Rhode Island School for the Deaf and American School for the Deaf are an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2019, but not for long. Rhode Island School for the Deaf will be taking part in a tournament against the American School for the Deaf Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Rhode Island School for the Deaf will be strutting in after a win while American School for the Deaf will be coming in after a loss.
American School for the Deaf is hoping to do what New York School for the Deaf couldn't on Tuesday: put an end to Rhode Island School for the Deaf's winning streak (dating back to last season), which now stands at six games. Rhode Island School for the Deaf was the clear victor by a 40-18 margin over New York School for the Deaf.
Rhode Island School for the Deaf relied on the efforts of Howard Valentin, who posted 24 points and five rebounds, and Correy Oliveira, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 12 rebounds. Michael Levesque was another key player, putting up three points.
Meanwhile, American School for the Deaf was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Wednesday as they fell 47-43 to Torrington Christian Academy.
American School for the Deaf now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Rhode Island School for the Deaf, their victory bumped their record up to 2-0.
Rhode Island School for the Deaf was able to grind out a solid win over American School for the Deaf in their previous meeting back in February, winning 36-24. Does Rhode Island School for the Deaf have another victory up their sleeve, or will American School for the Deaf turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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