Basketball Preview: Edmund Burke Academy Spartans vs. Thomas Jefferson Academy Jaguars
After three games on the road, Edmund Burke Academy is heading back home. They will take on the Thomas Jefferson Academy Jaguars at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Friday, Edmund Burke Academy was the victim of a tough 58-36 loss at the hands of the Cavaliers. Edmund Burke Academy has struggled against the Cavaliers recently, as their matchup on Friday was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Harrison McClellan, who almost dropped a double-double on 13 points and nine rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Blake Reddick, who scored ten points along with five rebounds.
Meanwhile, Thomas Jefferson Academy pushed their score all the way to 65 on Friday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They took a 75-65 hit to the loss column at the hands of David Emanuel Academy.
Edmund Burke Academy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season. As for Thomas Jefferson Academy, they dropped their record down to 4-14 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight at home.
Edmund Burke Academy took their victory against the Jaguars in their previous meeting on Tuesday by a conclusive 66-46. Will Edmund Burke Academy repeat their success, or do the Jaguars have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
