Basketball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Michael Levesque and Correy Oliveira Lead Rhode Island School for the Deaf to Victory

Rhode Island School for the Deaf

Margin (Wins)

12/14/24 vs Varsity Opponent	45
12/18/24 vs Franklin Academy	23
12/10/24 vs New York School for the Deaf	22
12/05/24 vs Middlebridge	1
12/13/24 vs American School for the Deaf	-16

On Wednesday, Rhode Island School for the Deaf got the win against the Franklin Academy Phoenix by a conclusive 47-24. Rhode Island School for the Deaf has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matchups by 22 points or more this season.

Leading Rhode Island School for the Deaf to victory were Correy Oliveira and Michael Levesque. Oliveira dropped a triple-double on 15 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 steals, while Levesque posted 16 points in addition to seven boards and six steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Jean-Petit Nwamba, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds.

Rhode Island School for the Deaf smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 25 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.

The win made it two in a row for Rhode Island School for the Deaf and bumps their season record up to 4-1.

Rhode Island School for the Deaf will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against American School for the Deaf at 5:00 p.m. on January 9, 2025. Franklin Academy also won't see the court for a while: their next contest is against Rhode Island School for the Deaf at 5:00 p.m. on January 21, 2025.