Model Secondary School for the Deaf was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 44-42 heartbreaker at the hands of the St. Anselm's Abbey Panthers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 47-45 back in January.
Model Secondary School for the Deaf's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Johan Hewapathirana, who posted nine points. Another player making a difference was Nicholas Vaccaro iii, who earned eight points.
St. Anselm's Abbey's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Max Leeman, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 15 boards. Those 15 rebounds gave Leeman a new career-high. Jordan Byrd was another key player, putting up 13 points.
Model Secondary School for the Deaf's defeat dropped their record down to 7-18. As for St. Anselm's Abbey, their record now sits at 14-7.
Model Secondary School for the Deaf has already played their next contest, a 56-38 victory against Field on the 4th. As for St. Anselm's Abbey, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 61-41 loss against Sandy Spring Friends on the 4th.
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