Softball Preview: Thomas Jefferson Academy Jaguars vs. Edmund Burke Academy Spartans
Thomas Jefferson Academy is 9-1 against Edmund Burke Academy since August of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Thomas Jefferson Academy Jaguars will challenge the Edmund Burke Academy Spartans at 3:30 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Thomas Jefferson Academy is headed into the game having just suffered their biggest defeat since October 21, 2023 on Wednesday. They came up short against Bulloch Academy, falling 10-2. The contest marked the Jaguars' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Meanwhile, Edmund Burke Academy entered their match against Robert Toombs Christian Academy on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Edmund Burke Academy fell just short of Robert Toombs Christian Academy by a score of 6-4. It was the first time this season that the Spartans let down their fans at home.
Thomas Jefferson Academy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season. As for Edmund Burke Academy, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-4.
Thomas Jefferson Academy came out on top in a nail-biter against Edmund Burke Academy in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, sneaking past 6-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for Thomas Jefferson Academy since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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