Basketball Game Preview: Edmund Burke Academy Spartans vs. Thomas Jefferson Academy Jaguars

Edmund Burke Academy and Thomas Jefferson Academy are an even 5-5 against one another since February of 2020, but not for long. The Edmund Burke Academy Spartans will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against the Thomas Jefferson Academy Jaguars at 6:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Last Friday, Edmund Burke Academy opened the new year with a less-than-successful 62-53 loss to Robert Toombs Christian Academy. The Spartans have struggled against the Crusaders recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.

The losing side was boosted by Wyatt Carey, who went 7 of 13 on his way to 15 points along with eight boards and three steals. That's the most steals he has posted since back in January of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Mark Wasden, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten boards.

Even though they lost, Edmund Burke Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in three consecutive matches.

Meanwhile, Thomas Jefferson Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat dating back to last season. 2025 welcomed they with a 70-44 loss courtesy of Robert Toombs Christian Academy. That's two games in a row now that the Jaguars have lost by exactly 26 points.

Thomas Jefferson Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Edmund Burke Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-4.

Edmund Burke Academy beat Thomas Jefferson Academy 73-62 in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Will Edmund Burke Academy repeat their success, or does Thomas Jefferson Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.