Basketball Game Preview: Robert Toombs Christian Academy Crusaders vs. Edmund Burke Academy Spartans

The Robert Toombs Christian Academy Crusaders will take on the Edmund Burke Academy Spartans at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.

Last Saturday, Robert Toombs Christian Academy was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 55-51 to Brentwood. The loss continues a trend for the Crusaders in their matchups with the War Eagles: they've now lost five in a row.

Meanwhile, Edmund Burke Academy was able to grind out a solid victory over Piedmont Academy on Saturday, taking the game 59-52.

Robert Toombs Christian Academy better keep an eye on Leila Eastmead. She was instrumental in Edmund Burke Academy's win, going 8 for 18 on her way to 25 points in addition to seven boards and five steals. That makes it four consecutive games in which Eastmead has scored at least a third of Edmund Burke Academy's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Payton Palmer, who posted eight points and 13 rebounds.

Edmund Burke Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 15 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.

Robert Toombs Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Edmund Burke Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-3 record this season.

Robert Toombs Christian Academy didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Edmund Burke Academy when the teams last played on December 3rd, but they still walked away with a 57-51 win. Does Robert Toombs Christian Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Edmund Burke Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.