Briarwood Academy won the last time they faced Edmund Burke Academy and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Briarwood Academy Buccaneers managed a 61-55 victory over the Edmund Burke Academy Spartans. Winning may never get old, but the Buccaneers sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Briarwood Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sam Mock, who almost dropped a double-double on 16 points and nine rebounds. Mock is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last six games he's played. Joseph Pickens was another key player, going 7 for 16 en route to 17 points.
Buccaneers
| 02/04/25 vs Edmund Burke Academy | 61-55 |
| 01/31/25 @ Monsignor Donovan Catholic | 64-54 |
| 01/28/25 vs Alleluia Community | 89-59 |
| 01/27/25 vs Mead Hall Episcopal School | 57-48 |
Briarwood Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive boards in 19 consecutive matchups.
Edmund Burke Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Wyatt Carey, who went 7 of 12 on his way to 17 points and seven boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Blake Reddick, who went 6 for 9 en route to 12 points and six rebounds.
Briarwood Academy pushed their record up to 18-4 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.4 points per game. As for Edmund Burke Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-9.
Briarwood Academy will square off against Augusta Prep Day at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Augusta Prep Day has been dominant on offense recently, having racked up an incredible 209 points over their last three games. Edmund Burke Academy has already played their next contest, a 69-46 win against Glascock County on the 6th.
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