Basketball Recap: David Emanuel Academy Finds Home Court Redemption Against John Hancock Academy

By Team Reports Jan 27, 2025, 5:06am

Basketball Recap: David Emanuel Academy Eagles vs. John Hancock Academy Rebels

There's no place like home for David Emanuel Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 49-46 win over the John Hancock Academy Rebels on Friday. The Eagles have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Rebels, too.

Peyton Lee was the offensive standout of the match as he dropped a double-double on 16 points and 12 rebounds. Tucker Free was another key player, putting up seven points and three steals.

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David Emanuel Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in five consecutive contests.

With the victory, David Emanuel Academy broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-11. As for John Hancock Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-15.

Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Thomas Jefferson Academy the next time they take the court. David Emanuel Academy will host Thomas Jefferson Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, while John Hancock Academy will host them at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

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