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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 The Eastern Schools for the Deaf Athletic Association (ESDAA) organization would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all the amazing coaches from our ESDAA member schools as we celebrate 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 today! Your dedication, passion, and commitment play a vital role in shaping the character and success of our student-athletes. You are mentors, motivators, and role models who teach lessons far beyond the game—instilling teamwork, perseverance, discipline, and pride in every athlete. Thank you for the countless hours you devote to practices, games, travel, and supporting your teams. Your impact reaches far beyond the scoreboard, and today, we proudly recognize and celebrate you! #ESDAA #Deaf #DeafSports #Coaches #NationalCoachesDay #NIAAA #NDIAA #NFHS #ThankYou   The Delaware School for the Deaf is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Werner as the new Athletic Director.
Dr. Eva Hartmann, currently serving as the Dean of Students at DSD, temporarily filled the role of interim Athletic Director following the departure of Nicole Jones, who has taken on the position of Athletic Director at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind. Please join the rest of us and the DSD Blue Hawks community in congratulating Jeffrey on his new role! The Rhode Island School for the Deaf Athletic Department is pleased to announce the coaching staff for the fall sports teams for the 2025–2026 academic year. In addition, they are proud to introduce Trevor Klemp as the new Athletic Support Specialist for the 2025–2026 school year. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Trevor and the entire RISD Roosters coaches and wish them a successful fall sports season ahead.  Happy Athletic Administrators Week!
Did you know this week is Interscholastic Athletic Administration Week? That’s exactly why I want to pause and recognize each and every one of them in the ESDAA. This week, we celebrate the leaders who make education-based athletics possible. They are the ones scheduling games, supporting coaches, ensuring safety, and most importantly….creating opportunities for student-athletes to grow, compete, and succeed. Day after day, month after month, and year after year, the work of an Athletic Director often goes unseen. But I see them. I know the weight they carry. What they do could easily be the work of three or four people—and still, they show up for their school and community every single day. Their work matters. Their work for ESDAA matters. Their work for student-athletes matters. THEY matter. These ESDAA Athletic Directors are amazing people! If you see them, be sure to thank them for all they do! ESDAA Athletic Directors, Thank you for your dedication, your vision, and your commitment to building school pride and shaping the student-athlete experience—not only within your school but across the entire ESDAA community. I appreciate you—today and every day. Happy Interscholastic Athletic Administration Week! - ESDAA President Kallie Mendenhall SAVE THE DATE: The ESDAA Division 1 Girls' Basketball Tournament is scheduled to take place at the American School for the Deaf in West Hartford, CT, on February 13, 14, and 15, 2026!
Additional details will be provided soon. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to American AD Christopher DiSanto at [email protected]. The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) shared that Dr. Christine Lewis will be the new Director of Student Life & Athletics.
The previous Athletic Director David Simanski is currently holding the position as the Manager of Special Education inside the Central Office along with the school Superintendent. Dr. Lewis can be reached at [email protected] for the athletics schedule. Congratulations! After a long-time Athletic Director Carolynne Reed of the Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf announced that she will step down from the helm.
Patrick Gillepse was selected to serve as the next Athletic Director for the Colts. One of the Patrick's big task as a new Athletic Director at Katzenbach would be preparing to host the upcoming ESDAA Division 2 Soccer Tournament on the weekend of October 17 & 18. The Eastern Schools for the Deaf Athletic Association look forward to have Patrick joining the aboard to lead and making postiive impacts on the MKSD student-athletes. |