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

The David Emanuel Academy Eagles will challenge the Pinewood Christian Patriots at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. David Emanuel Academy will be strutting in after a win while Pinewood Christian will be coming in after a defeat.

David Emanuel Academy will bounce into Thursday's game after beating Twiggs Academy, who they had gone 0-6 against in their six prior meetings. David Emanuel Academy enjoyed a cozy 51-36 victory over Twiggs Academy on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Pinewood Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 52-46 heartbreaker at the hands of 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).

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

David Emanuel Academy might still be hurting after the 56-36 loss they got from Pinewood Christian in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Will David Emanuel Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.