Rockbridge Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 36-32 heartbreaker at the hands of the Maryland School for the Deaf Orioles. The Scots were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Orioles earlier this season, when they won 60-53.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Maryland School for the Deaf to victory, but perhaps none more so than Mark Gwynn III, who posted 17 points. The matchup was Gwynn III's third in a row with at least 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Corson Brunson, who scored two points along with 11 boards and three steals.
Rockbridge Academy's loss dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Maryland School for the Deaf, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-11.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Rockbridge Academy is set to face off against their familiar foe Mount Airy Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Maryland School for the Deaf will square off against rival Perry Hall Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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