Basketball Game Preview: Monsignor Donovan Catholic Rams vs. Edmund Burke Academy Spartans

Monsignor Donovan Catholic hasn't had much luck against Edmund Burke Academy recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Monsignor Donovan Catholic Rams will welcome the Edmund Burke Academy Spartans at 5:30 p.m.

Monsignor Donovan Catholic is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 20th straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They were dealt a 45-14 loss at the hands of Westminster Christian Academy.

Despite the defeat, Monsignor Donovan Catholic had strong showings from Abby Grey, who posted a point along with 14 rebounds and three steals, and Nyomi Johnson, who earned nine points and three steals. That was a full 64.3% of Monsignor Donovan Catholic's points, marking the third time in a row she's scored more than a third of the team's points.

Meanwhile, Edmund Burke Academy waltzed into their match on Friday with five straight wins... but they left with six. They put the hurt on the Buccaneers with a sharp 51-25 victory. The Spartans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten contests by 22 points or more this season.

Monsignor Donovan Catholic's loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Edmund Burke Academy, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 games, which provided a nice bump to their 15-3 record this season.

Monsignor Donovan Catholic couldn't quite finish off Edmund Burke Academy in their previous meeting back in February of 2022 and fell 38-35. Thankfully for Monsignor Donovan Catholic, Zaylie Baker (who had 19 points and four steals) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.