The Edmund Burke Academy Spartans won the last time they faced the Augusta Prep Day Cavaliers, and things went their way on Friday too. Edmund Burke Academy strolled past Augusta Prep Day with points to spare, taking the game 46-28. Given Edmund Burke Academy's advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 194th, while Augusta Prep Day is ranked 470th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Edmund Burke Academy was led to victory by Zaylie Baker and Leila Eastmead. Baker scored 16 points along with seven rebounds and six steals, while Eastmead scored 16 points along with six rebounds and six steals. Baker hasn't dropped below two steals for five straight games. Ellee Mobley was another key contributor, scoring six points along with six rebounds.
Edmund Burke Academy has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season. As for Augusta Prep Day, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-14.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Edmund Burke Academy will take on Thomas Jefferson Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Edmund Burke Academy is coming into the game with three straight wins at home, so Thomas Jefferson Academy is out to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Augusta Prep Day will take on Gatewood at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
