Preview: Edmund Burke Academy Spartans vs. Glascock County Panthers
Edmund Burke Academy is 3-0 against Glascock County since January of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Edmund Burke Academy Spartans will be home for the holidays to greet the Glascock County Panthers at 6:00 p.m. Edmund Burke Academy will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
Edmund Burke Academy scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Monday. They really took it to David Emanuel Academy for the full four quarters, racking up a 66-33 win at home. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Edmund Burke Academy has managed all season.
Edmund Burke Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Zaylie Baker, who scored 20 points along with nine steals and eight rebounds. That makes it five consecutive games in which Baker has scored at least 25% of Edmund Burke Academy's points. Another player making a difference was Braelyn Reeves, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds.
Meanwhile, Glascock County was fully in charge on Friday, breezing past Jefferson County 46-15 on the road. That looming 46-15 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Glascock County yet this season.
Edmund Burke Academy's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. As for Glascock County, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3.
Edmund Burke Academy took their win against Glascock County in their previous meeting back in January by a conclusive 55-35. Does Edmund Burke Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Glascock County turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
