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

The Maryland School for the Deaf Orioles will head out to take on Mount Airy Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Maryland School for the Deaf has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.

Maryland School for the Deaf is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They were the clear victor by a 64-41 margin over Chapelgate Christian Academy on Tuesday. With the Orioles ahead 40-17 at the half, the game was all but over already.

Meanwhile, you're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Mount Airy Christian Academy on Monday. They strolled past Perry Hall Christian with points to spare, taking the game 45-31.

Mount Airy Christian Academy found their leader in sophomore Avery Witter, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and ten boards. Witter is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 14 games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Madison Apolenis, who posted seven points and 17 rebounds.

Mount Airy Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 30 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since the start of last 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.

Everything came up roses for Maryland School for the Deaf against Mount Airy Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, as the squad secured a 51-24 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Maryland School for the Deaf since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.