Basketball Recap: Smith Jewish Day School Has No Trouble Against Model Secondary School for the Deaf

Lions

Margin (Wins)

11/20/24 vs Don Bosco Cristo Rey	46
12/12/24 vs Model Secondary School for the Deaf	38
12/05/24 @ Spencerville Adventist Academy	31
12/16/24 @ Field	26
01/28/25 @ Model Secondary School for the Deaf	21

You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Smith Jewish Day School on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Model Secondary School for the Deaf Eagles with a sharp 59-38 win. The Lions have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matchups by 21 points or more this season.

Despite the defeat, Model Secondary School for the Deaf saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Johan Hewapathirana posted 19 points.

The victory made it two in a row for Smith Jewish Day School and bumps their season record up to 7-2. As for Model Secondary School for the Deaf, they have also been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-15 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Smith Jewish Day School will take on Washington International at 6:30 p.m. on February 4th. As for Model Secondary School for the Deaf, they will face off against Sandy Spring Friends at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Sandy Spring Friends' favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last seven contests.