After losing to Ohio School for the Deaf the last time they met, American School for the Deaf decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The American School for the Deaf Tigers claimed a resounding 55-28 win over the Ohio School for the Deaf Spartans. Given the Tigers' advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 27th in Connecticut, while the Spartans are ranked 767th in Ohio), the result on Sunday wasn't entirely unexpected.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead American School for the Deaf to victory, but perhaps none more so than K'Marie Owens, who on her way to 18 points and eight boards. Suli DesJesus was another key player, putting up 12 points and six steals.
Tigers
| 02/16/25 vs Ohio School for the Deaf | 23 |
| 02/15/25 vs Rochester School for the Deaf | 1 |
| 02/14/25 vs Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf | 19 |
| 01/29/25 vs Torrington Christian Academy | 2 |
| 01/09/25 vs Rhode Island School for the Deaf | 0 |
| + 16 more games |
American School for the Deaf smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in January of 2024.
Despite the loss, Ohio School for the Deaf saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Marilyn Alcocer dropped a double-double with 26 points and 13 steals. The game was Alcocer's fourth in a row with at least 22 points.
American School for the Deaf's record now sits at 12-6. As for Ohio School for the Deaf, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 9-12.
As of now, neither American School for the Deaf nor Ohio School for the Deaf have any future games scheduled.
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