Basketball Recap: Make It 11 in a Row for Edmund Burke Academy

Spartans

Previous Games

02/06/25 @ Glascock County	59-48
02/04/25 @ Briarwood Academy	56-46
01/31/25 vs Westminster Christian Academy	70-30
01/29/25 @ Monsignor Donovan Catholic	58-10
01/28/25 vs Augusta Prep Day	61-15
+ 6 more games

Edmund Burke Academy came tearing into Thursday's game with ten straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 25.4 points) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Glascock County Panthers by a score of 59-48. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 54-43 back in December of 2024.

Leading Edmund Burke Academy to victory were Leila Eastmead and Payton Palmer. Eastmead went 8 of 14 on her way to 24 points and six steals, while Palmer dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten boards. Eastmead's evening made it four games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Ellee Mobley, who posted six points and four steals.

Edmund Burke Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 25 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.

Edmund Burke Academy pushed their record up to 20-3 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road. As for Glascock County, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-14.

The future could be bright for both Edmund Burke Academy and Glascock County: their next opponents haven't had the best luck recently. Edmund Burke Academy will try to hand Monsignor Donovan Catholic their 13th-straight loss when the two meet at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Glascock County will look to extend Twiggs County's six-game losing streak when the meet at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.