Basketball Preview: Thomas Jefferson Academy Jaguars vs. Edmund Burke Academy Spartans
Having just played yesterday, the Thomas Jefferson Academy Jaguars will get right back to it and host the Edmund Burke Academy Spartans at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Thomas Jefferson Academy is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after starting their season on the road. They had to suffer through a 63-27 loss at the hands of Robert Toombs Christian Academy. The Jaguars just can't catch a break and have now endured seven defeats in a row dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Edmund Burke Academy unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They took a 60-53 hit to the loss column at the hands of Robert Toombs Christian Academy on Tuesday.
Loss or not, Edmund Burke Academy got some senior leadership from Blake Reddick and Mark Wasden. Reddick posted seven points plus 11 rebounds and six steals, while Wasden earned ten points. The dominant performance also gave Reddick a new career-high in offensive rebounds (five). Another player making a difference was Rylan Miles, who posted three points plus two steals.
Thomas Jefferson Academy came up short against Edmund Burke Academy when the teams last played back in February, falling 59-53. Will Thomas Jefferson Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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