The Mississippi School for the Deaf Bulldogs's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their fifth straight loss. They were outmatched by Leake County on the road and fell 72-23. Mississippi School for the Deaf was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 52-15.
Mississippi School for the Deaf's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aimaya Brand, who scored eight points. Jarmariah Johnson was another key contributor, scoring six points.
Mississippi School for the Deaf has not been sharp recently, as they've lost eight of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season. As for Leake County, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-12.
Mississippi School for the Deaf on the road again on Thursday and play against Tennessee School for the Deaf at 5:15 p.m. on January 25th. Leake County won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Stringer at 6:00 p.m. on January 23rd.