The Washington School for the Deaf Terriers struggled with assists on Tuesday (the Willapa Valley Vikings had nine more) and sadly the final score reflected it. Washington School for the Deaf was beaten by the Vikings 64-26. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Washington School for the Deaf has scored all season.
Washington School for the Deaf's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kwabena White-Star, who scored six points along with two steals. White-Star is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played.
Willapa Valley found their leader in underclassman Blane King, who scored 25 points along with five rebounds. Brody Ritzman was another key contributor, scoring four points along with 11 rebounds and five assists.
Washington School for the Deaf's loss was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 10-12. As for Willapa Valley, the win got them back to even at 10-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Washington School for the Deaf and the Eagles will face off at 7:00 p.m. on February 1st without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Washington (Firm Foundation Christian is ranked 361st, while the Terriers are ranked 357th). As for Willapa Valley, they and the Vikings will face off at 7:15 p.m. on February 2nd without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Mossyrock has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 229 points over their last three matchups.
