Basketball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Jireth Duque-Vasquez and Crystal Pon Lead New York School for the Deaf to Victory

By Team Reports Feb 20, 2025, 3:34am

Basketball Recap: New York School for the Deaf Golden Tornadoes vs. Lexington School for the Deaf Blue Jays

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New York School for the Deaf's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They walked away with a 45-37 victory over the Lexington School for the Deaf Blue Jays. The Golden Tornadoes haven't had any issues with the Blue Jays recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.

Crystal Pon

Steals

02/14/25 vs Lexington School for the Deaf4
02/10/25 @ Mamaroneck4
02/04/25 vs Non Varsity Opponent2
01/28/25 @ Non Varsity Opponent2
01/17/25 @ Green Meadow Waldorf3
+ 4 more games

Leading New York School for the Deaf to victory were Crystal Pon and Jireth Duque-Vasquez. Pon went 10-for-12 on her way to 24 points and four steals, while Duque-Vasquez dropped a double-double with 15 points and 11 steals. Pon is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last nine games she's played. Micaella Padagas was another key player, putting up four points and six steals.

New York School for the Deaf's victory bumped their record up to 12-5. As for Lexington School for the Deaf, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season.

New York School for the Deaf didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 55-33 win against Ohio School for the Deaf on the 15th. As for Lexington School for the Deaf, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 37-23 defeat against Pennsylvania School For The Deaf on the 15th.

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