Even though the Washington School for the Deaf Terriers have not done well against the Pe Ell Trojans recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. Washington School for the Deaf escaped with a win against Pe Ell by the margin of a single free throw, 40-39. This was payback for Washington School for the Deaf, who suffered a 54-28 loss the last time these two teams met.
Washington School for the Deaf's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kwabena White-Star, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 12 rebounds. That makes it three consecutive games in which White-Star has scored at least a third of Washington School for the Deaf's points. The team also got some help courtesy of La'Juan Malone, who scored ten points along with two steals.
Washington School for the Deaf's victory bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Pe Ell, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-9.
Washington School for the Deaf won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Firm Foundation Christian at 7:00 p.m. on January 9th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Washington (Firm Foundation Christian is ranked 356th, while Washington School for the Deaf is ranked 352nd). Pe Ell won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Columbia Adventist Academy at 7:00 p.m. on January 9th. One thing working in Columbia Adventist Academy's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last three contests.
