Wisconsin School for the Deaf is 0-3 against Oakhill Christian since December of 2015 but things could change on Tuesday. The Firebirds will face off against the Royals at 6:00 p.m.
It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 66-22, which was the final score in Wisconsin School for the Deaf's tilt against Mountain Top Christian last Thursday.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Oakhill Christian, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They came out on top against Waukesha Christian Academy by a score of 70-61 on Tuesday. The Royals' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Wisconsin School for the Deaf better focus on containing Colson Henkel and Isaac Vogel as the pair were huge in Oakhill Christian's win. Henkel dropped a double-double with 16 points and 12 boards, while Vogel posted 15 points in addition to eight rebounds and five assists. Henkel's big performance that evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 16 points. Another player making a difference was AJ Heesen, who put up ten points along with six rebounds and four blocks.
Oakhill Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.
Wisconsin School for the Deaf's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Oakhill Christian, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Wisconsin School for the Deaf ended up a good deal behind Oakhill Christian in their previous meeting back in February of 2020, losing 49-35. Can the Firebirds avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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