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Game 12 - RSD vs Cornerstone
The Rochester School for the Deaf Wildcats Varsity Girls Basketball team fought hard and stayed competitive throughout the game, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win. Evangeline Fisher-Palmer led the team with 15 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 blocks, while Ashley Stuhlberg added 12 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 block. Final Score: RSD 37, Opponent 49 Overall Record: 7–5 Next Game: Today vs. Young Women’s College Prep at 5:00 PM Submitted by Charles Palmer Rochester School for the Deaf Varsity Girls Basketball Pulls Off Gritty Comeback Win at YWCP
The Varsity Girls Basketball team battled through adversity and delivered a thrilling comeback victory on the road against Young Women College Prep, winning 67–64 in a hard-fought game. RSD struggled early, falling behind 30–12 in the first quarter. Knowing YWCP only had five players, the coaching staff challenged the team to keep the pressure on and continue attacking. The response was immediate. In the second quarter, RSD exploded for 20 points, cutting the deficit to just four at halftime (36–32) and completely shifting the momentum. Despite one of YWCP’s players suffering an injury and continuing to play, RSD stayed aggressive in the second half and executed down the stretch to secure the win by three points. Evangeline Fisher-Palmer led the way with a dominant all-around performance, scoring 34 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, dishing out 11 assists, and knocking down four clutch three-pointers. Brooklyn Christensen added 17 points, while Ley Stuhlberg contributed 10 points and an impressive 16 rebounds. The defining moments came late in the game. Fisher-Palmer drained a huge three-pointer to put RSD up by three. On the very next possession, YWCP attacked the basket, and Ley Stuhlberg fearlessly stepped in to take charge, despite having four fouls. The courageous play sealed the possession, ran out the clock, and secured the victory. Down by 18 points in the first quarter, this team never quit. Their resilience, trust, and relentless effort turned a tough night into a statement win. Go Wildcats! Submitted by Charles Palmer ESDAA Announces Relocation of 2026 Track & Field Championships to Maryland
The Eastern Schools for the Deaf Athletic Association (ESDAA) has announced that the 2026 Track & Field Championships will now be held in Maryland. Location: Maryland School for the Deaf, Frederick, MD Dates remain the same: May 8–9 (Friday–Saturday) The event was originally scheduled to take place at the New York School for the Deaf in White Plains, NY, but due to weather and construction delays impacting track renovations, the decision was made to relocate. We appreciate the efforts of all involved and will share more updates as they become available. Rochester School for the Deaf @ Kentucky School for the Deaf
It was difficult to see the opposing team with only five players while we took a commanding lead of 21-0 in the first quarter. The Wildcats coaching staff decided to slow down the game to allow our younger players to have more playing time for the remainder of the match. Kezia Sosa had an outstanding performance, scoring 14 points and grabbing 16 rebounds. Final Result: 52-11 Record: 7-3 Next game vs. Rapids on Tuesday at 4:15 PM Submitted by Charles Palmer Game 7:
St. Mary's School for the Deaf - 13 @ Rochester School for the Deaf - 49 Evangeline Fisher-Palmer - 15 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals Ashley Stuhlberg - 13 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals Kalena Sickler - 6 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 steals Brooklyn Christensen - 6 points Adalie Zuchegno - 5 points and 3 assists Our next game will be at Ohio School for the Deaf on Jan 8th at 7:30 pm. Submitted by Charles Palmer Game 6:
The Rochester School for the Deaf Girls Basketball team delivered a dominant performance against St. Mary’s School for the Deaf, setting the tone early and controlling the game from start to finish. RSD jumped out to an impressive 18–5 lead in the first quarter, establishing momentum that carried through the rest of the game. Scoring leaders included Brooklyn with 12 points, Evangeline with 11 points, Ley and Kezia with 10 points each, and Adalie adding 8 points. Kalena contributed 6 points to round out a balanced offensive effort. Beyond scoring, Ley had an outstanding all-around performance with 9 rebounds and 3 steals. Evangeline led the offense with 8 assists and knocked down three three-point shots, while Kalena was strong on the boards with 9 rebounds. It was a complete team effort, as the RSD Girls dominated on both ends of the floor and demonstrated excellent teamwork throughout the game. With this 59-17 win, the team’s record improves to 3–3. The RSD Girls now look ahead to their first home game of 2026 against St. Mary’s School for the Deaf on January 6 at 4:15 PM. Submitted by Charles Palmer Game 4:
It was a tough loss to the Rapids, 46–21. Our starters had to adjust after PG/SG Evangeline Fisher-Palmer was unavailable, so we changed our lineup and shifted several players to new positions. The team fought hard and learned a lot, but couldn’t overcome the disruption. Ashley Stuhlberg led the team with 8 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 steals. Brooklyn added 6 points. Record: 1–3 Game 5: The Delaware School for the Deaf traveled to our school today for a varsity girls basketball matchup, and the Wildcats earned a convincing 55–29 victory. The game started a bit cold, with the Wildcats holding a narrow 16–10 lead after the first quarter. However, strong play in the second and third quarters allowed the Wildcats to take control and pull away. Kalena Sickler posted a double-double with 11 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1 block. Evangeline Fisher-Palmer added 12 points and 5 assists, while Ashley Stuhlberg contributed 7 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. Brooklyn Christensen led all scorers with 20 points, using her speed to dominate in transition and on the fast break. The Wildcats will be back in action on Wednesday, December 17, when they travel to St. Mary’s School for the Deaf, looking to even their record at .500. The team currently stands at 2–3. Go Wildcats! Submitted by Charles Palmer Congratulations to Dylan Lewis on setting a new school record and to the St. Mary’s School for the Deaf boys basketball team on securing an impressive victory tonight.  Game 3:
It was a close game, but we came out on top with a 33–31 win against Union Springs. We found a way to pull through, even though it wasn’t our best offensive performance. Scoring only 33 points is unusual for our team, especially considering last year’s average of over 40 points per game. This is a reminder that we need to continue building our offensive strengths while also improving our defense. Evangeline Fisher-Palmer finished with 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists, despite dealing with back pain that limited her at times. She battled through it and did everything she could to help the team secure the win. Ashley Stuhlberg contributed 11 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals, providing an all-around strong performance. We’re looking forward to our home game on Thursday at 4:15 PM vs. the Rapids. I’m truly hoping we’ll have a fully healthy team ready to give 100% on the court. Record: 1-2 Go Wildcats! Submitted by Charles Palmer Boys Basketball
Tuesday: Win - 62 to 27 vs. New Life The Varsity boys basketball team had a strong start in their first game, leading 36 to 9 at halftime and maintaining control for the rest of the match. Derrick Sickler made an impressive contribution with 12 points in the first half, while Ryan Devine added 9 points. By the end of the game, Derrick scored a total of 22 points, along with 11 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals. Both Ryan Devine and Gary Youngblood finished with 15 points each. The team looks forward to their next game tomorrow at 5:30 PM. Thursday: Lost - 24 to 64 vs. Syracuse (Home School) No report Girls Basketball Tuesday: Lost 52 to 64 vs. New Life The Varsity Girls basketball team battled hard from the opening tip all the way to the final buzzer. The game stayed close until the last four minutes, when the other team pulled ahead to win 64–52. Even so, putting up 52 points is something to be proud of, and it shows how much potential we have as a team. Our main focus moving forward will be tightening up our defense so we can close out games stronger. Brooklyn Christensen led the way in transition, attacking the fast break and finishing strong for 20 points. Evangeline Fisher-Palmer had an all-around standout performance with 12 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks. Kalena Sickler contributed 13 points and 8 rebounds, and Ashley Stuhlberg dominated the glass with 16 rebounds to go along with 5 points and 2 blocks. The girls played with heart, energy, and effort. Even though we didn’t get the win, the progress is clear. Scoring 52 points and competing the way we did shows that we’re on the right path. We’re growing, we’re learning, and we’re building something strong. Keep your heads up, stay hungry, and stay motivated—we’re going to have a great season! Thursday: Lost 35 to 44 vs. Syracuse (Home School) We fought hard to lead at halftime with a score of 25 to 17, even though we were down by 6 points at the end of the first quarter. We made a strong comeback, but in the fourth quarter, Syracuse began hitting three-pointers and ultimately took the lead, ending the game with a score of 44-35. Our girls' basketball players put their hearts into the game. Brooklyn Christensen led the team with 13 points, 2 steals, and 1 block. Kalena Sickler contributed 8 points and 13 rebounds, while Evangeline Fisher-Palmer finished with 11 points, 7 rebounds, and 1 steal. Our next game will be at Union Springs on December 9th. Go Wildcats! Submitted by Charles Palmer |