Basketball Recap: David Emanuel Academy's Win Ends Seven-Game Losing Streak on the Road

David Emanuel Academy won the last time they faced Twiggs Academy and things went their way on Tuesday too. The David Emanuel Academy Eagles enjoyed a cozy 54-37 victory over the Twiggs Academy Trojans. That 17 point margin sets a new team best for the Eagles this season.

David Emanuel Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Peyton Lee out in front who dropped a double-double on 25 points and ten boards. The dominant performance gave Lee a new career-high in points. Another player making a difference was Clayton Hood, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 11 rebounds.

David Emanuel Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in seven consecutive games.

Eagles

Previous 5 Games

01/28/25 @ Twiggs Academy	54-37
01/27/25 vs Thomas Jefferson Academy	56-65
01/24/25 vs John Hancock Academy	49-46
01/17/25 @ Covenant Academy	31-53
01/14/25 vs Trinity Christian	44-69

David Emanuel Academy's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-12. As for Twiggs Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-14.

David Emanuel Academy has already played their next matchup (against Covenant Academy), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Twiggs Academy will head out to challenge John Hancock Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Twiggs Academy is facing John Hancock Academy at the right time seeing as John Hancock Academy is stuck on a four-game losing streak.