David Emanuel Academy won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. They were dealt a 51-23 loss at the hands of the Briarwood Academy Buccaneers. The game marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Ethan Fields was David Emanuel Academy's leading scorer, having posted six points. Fields also led the team in rebounds with six.
Briarwood Academy had a senior duo take command as Mekhi Elam dropped a double-double on 15 points and 13 boards and Sam Mock almost dropped a double-double on 16 points and nine boards. Elam's evening made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Cutler Fleming, who posted four points in addition to five assists and three steals.
David Emanuel Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Briarwood Academy, the victory was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-1.
David Emanuel Academy will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Twiggs Academy at 7:30 p.m. As for Briarwood Academy, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 59-55 loss against Brentwood on the 4th.
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