Basketball Game Preview: David Emanuel Academy Eagles vs. Thomas Jefferson Academy Jaguars

David Emanuel Academy and Thomas Jefferson Academy are an even 3-3 against one another since January of 2018, but not for long. The David Emanuel Academy Eagles will host the Thomas Jefferson Academy Jaguars at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. David Emanuel Academy is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.

David Emanuel Academy lost 53-31 to Covenant Academy on Friday.

The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Ethan Fields, who posted 13 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. Clayton Hood was another key player, putting up nine points and five boards.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Thomas Jefferson Academy). They blew past Twiggs Academy 88-45 on Friday.

David Emanuel Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Thomas Jefferson Academy, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-9.

David Emanuel Academy was able to grind out a solid win over Thomas Jefferson Academy when the teams last played back in February of 2024, winning 75-65. Will David Emanuel Academy repeat their success, or does Thomas Jefferson Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.