Basketball Recap: Monsignor Donovan Catholic's Losing Streak Snapped at Six Games

By Team Reports Jan 30, 2025, 8:50am

Basketball Recap: Monsignor Donovan Catholic Rams vs. Edmund Burke Academy Spartans

Devin Jones

Steals

01/15/24 @ Lakeview Academy7
01/29/25 vs Edmund Burke Academy5
02/03/24 vs Anderson C5
01/23/24 vs Pinecrest Academy5
01/24/25 @ Augusta Prep Day4

Monsignor Donovan Catholic won the last time they faced Edmund Burke Academy, and Devin Jones did his part to make sure it happened again. The Monsignor Donovan Catholic Rams narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Edmund Burke Academy Spartans 47-45 thanks in part to Jones, who went 8 of 20 on his way to 20 points along with six assists and five steals. That's the most steals he has posted since back in February of 2024.

Several Spartans players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Blake Reddick, who went 6 for 10 en route to 13 points and six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Wyatt Carey, who posted seven points in addition to nine boards and seven assists.

The win snapped Monsignor Donovan Catholic's losing streak at six games and leaves them with a 3-9 record. As for Edmund Burke Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-7.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Monsignor Donovan Catholic will square off against Briarwood Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Briarwood Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three contests. As for Edmund Burke Academy, they will face off against Westminster Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Edmund Burke Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.6 points per game this season.

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