Basketball Game Preview: Pinewood Christian Patriots vs. David Emanuel Academy Eagles

The Pinewood Christian Patriots are taking a road trip to challenge the David Emanuel Academy Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Pinewood Christian is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.

On Tuesday, Pinewood Christian was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 52-46 to Westminster Schools of Augusta. While losing is never fun, the Patriots can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 492nd, while the Wildcats are ranked 218th).

Meanwhile, David Emanuel Academy hadn't done well against Twiggs Academy recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. David Emanuel Academy took down Twiggs Academy 51-36.

David Emanuel Academy's victory bumped their record up to 2-8. As for Pinewood Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 2-9.

Pinewood Christian took their win against David Emanuel Academy in their previous matchup back in December of 2024 by a conclusive 56-36. The rematch might be a little tougher for Pinewood Christian since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.