Basketball Recap: Model Secondary School for the Deaf Takes a Loss

Model Secondary School for the Deaf was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against the Smith Jewish Day School Lions, falling 59-38. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 260th in District of Columbia, while the Lions are ranked 61st in Maryland).

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

Model Secondary School for the Deaf's defeat dropped their record down to 7-15. As for Smith Jewish Day School, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-2 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Model Secondary School for the Deaf will welcome Sandy Spring Friends at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Sandy Spring Friends knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past seven contests -- so hopefully Model Secondary School for the Deaf likes a good challenge. As for Smith Jewish Day School, they will be playing at home against Washington International at 6:30 p.m. on February 4th.