There's no place like home for Edmund Burke Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They blew past the Thomas Jefferson Academy Jaguars 48-7 at home on Friday. The Spartans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Owen Redd continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 164 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Aden Hickman, who rushed for 69 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Edmund Burke Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 304 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Thomas Jefferson Academy only rushed for 92.
Edmund Burke Academy's win was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. As for Thomas Jefferson Academy, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Edmund Burke Academy will face off against Gatewood at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Edmund Burke Academy's defense has only allowed 13 points per game this season, so Gatewood's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Thomas Jefferson Academy, they will take on Briarwood Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Briarwood Academy will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Thomas Jefferson Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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