Marie Philip hasn't had much luck against Rochester School for the Deaf recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Marie Philip Galloping Ghosts will take on the Rochester School for the Deaf Wildcats in a tournament on Friday. Marie Philip's defense has only allowed 29.2 points per game this season, so Rochester School for the Deaf's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Marie Philip is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game last Wednesday. They fell 23-11 to Rhode Island School for the Deaf.
Faith Kirlis was Marie Philip's leading scorer, having posted nine points. Kirlis also led the team in rebounds with 14.
Meanwhile, Rochester School for the Deaf entered their tilt with Non Varsity Opponent on Wednesday with seven consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with eight. They strolled past Non Varsity Opponent with points to spare, taking the game 58-40.
Rochester School for the Deaf's win came from a few key players Marie Philip will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Evangeline Fisher-Palmer, who dropped a double-double with 23 points and 12 assists. That makes it four consecutive games in which she has scored at least a third of Rochester School for the Deaf's points. Another player making a difference was Brooklyn Christenson, who went 8-for-11 en route to 16 points and six assists.
Rochester School for the Deaf smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in 13 consecutive games.
Rochester School for the Deaf's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-3. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.3 points over those games. As for Marie Philip, their loss dropped their record down to 6-16.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Marie Philip has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 36.7 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Rochester School for the Deaf struggles in that department as they've been averaging 34.9 boards. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Marie Philip came up short against Rochester School for the Deaf in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, falling 38-28. Can Marie Philip avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
