Basketball Game Preview: Mount Airy Christian Academy vs. Maryland School for the Deaf Orioles

Mount Airy Christian Academy will take on the Maryland School for the Deaf Orioles at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Mount Airy Christian Academy is headed into the match after thoroughly thrashing Perry Hall Christian: they outscored them in every quarter. Mount Airy Christian Academy strolled past Perry Hall Christian with points to spare on Monday, taking the game 45-31.

Avery Witter

Steals

01/27/25 @ Perry Hall Christian	4
01/25/25 @ Frederick W	5
01/23/25 vs Covenant Life	2
01/17/25 @ Greater Grace Christian Academy	2
01/10/25 vs Perry Hall Christian	5

Mount Airy Christian Academy found their leader in sophomore Avery Witter, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and ten rebounds. Witter has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last 14 times she's played. Madison Apolenis was another key player, putting up seven points and 17 boards.

Mount Airy Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 30 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Maryland School for the Deaf). They put the hurt on Chapelgate Christian Academy with a sharp 64-41 victory on Tuesday. The Orioles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight contests by 23 points or more this season.

Mount Airy Christian Academy's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-8. As for Maryland School for the Deaf, the victory got them back to even at 9-9.

Mount Airy Christian Academy was dealt a bruising 51-24 defeat at the hands of Maryland School for the Deaf in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Will Mount Airy Christian Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.