Academe of the Oaks lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Thursday's matchup. The Firebirds were the clear victors by a 40-14 margin over the Panthers on Thursday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Firebirds.
Academe of the Oaks' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Maya Sklare, who shot 54% from the field to rack up 15 points and six rebounds. That makes it three consecutive games in which Sklare has scored at least a third of the Firebirds' points. Another player making a difference was Sofia Almond-Rubio, who went 5-for-12 en route to 11 points along with five assists and five boards.
Academe of the Oaks smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 28 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 22 offensive boards every time they've taken the court this season.
Academe of the Oaks now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Academe of the Oaks will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Cross Keys at 4:00 p.m. on the 15th. As for Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, they will challenge Towers at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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