Football Preview: Edmund Burke Academy Spartans vs. Robert Toombs Christian Academy Crusaders
Edmund Burke Academy is 8-2 against Robert Toombs Christian Academy since September of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. After each having a week off, the two teams will dust off their jerseys to challenge one another at 5:00 p.m. Edmund Burke Academy will be looking to keep their 14-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Edmund Burke Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup last Friday. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 56-8 victory over Thomas Jefferson Academy. Considering the Spartans have won six matchups by more than 21 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Aden Hickman, who rushed for 179 yards and five touchdowns on only seven carries, and also picked up 43 receiving yards and a touchdown. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 106 rushing yards per game. Noah Hickman was another key player, rushing for 89 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries.
Edmund Burke Academy wouldn't let Thomas Jefferson Academy keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Matthew Hood, Owen Redd, and William Reindl picked up one apiece. Hood is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last 18 games he's played dating back to last season.
Edmund Burke Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 314 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 262 rushing yards in four consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Robert Toombs Christian Academy had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on Flint River Academy with a sharp 28-6 win last Friday. The result was nothing new for the Crusaders, who have now won three games by 22 points or more so far this season.
Christian Mixon was his usual excellent self, rushing for 133 yards on only seven carries, while also throwing for 98 yards and two touchdowns on only six passes. Those 133 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Drew Edwards handled things on the ground, rushing for 80 yards.
Robert Toombs Christian Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jayden Toole and Edwards. Bray Williamson was another major factor on D, making 14 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Robert Toombs Christian Academy's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-7. As for Edmund Burke Academy, their win bumped their record up to 9-1.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Edmund Burke Academy has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 258 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Robert Toombs Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 255.1. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Edmund Burke Academy strolled past Robert Toombs Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in August by a score of 28-14. Does Edmund Burke Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Robert Toombs Christian Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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