The Lexington School for the Deaf Blue Jays's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their third straight loss. They suffered a tough 48-28 loss at the hands of Texas School for the Deaf. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as Lexington School for the Deaf came into the game with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps's basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 471st in New York, while Texas School for the Deaf is ranked 1217th in Texas).
Lexington School for the Deaf lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Hunter Larsen, who scored nine points along with seven rebounds and two steals. Cristhian De La Cruz was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with three steals.
Lexington School for the Deaf has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. As for Texas School for the Deaf, their victory bumped their record up to 9-7.
Lexington School for the Deaf won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Florida School for the Deaf & Blind on January 13th. Florida School for the Deaf & Blind is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'. As for Texas School for the Deaf, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Brentwood Christian at 7:30 p.m.
