The Augusta Prep Day Cavaliers will challenge the Edmund Burke Academy Spartans at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
On Saturday, Augusta Prep Day had to suffer through a 50-14 loss at the hands of Gatewood. The Cavaliers haven't had much luck with the Gators recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Meanwhile, Edmund Burke Academy entered their tilt with Westminster Christian Academy on Thursday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They put the hurt on the Lions with a sharp 60-38 win. The Spartans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight games by 22 points or more this season.
Edmund Burke Academy's win came from a few key players Augusta Prep Day will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Leila Eastmead, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten steals. Eastmead is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least four every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Payton Palmer, who posted 14 points in addition to six boards and three steals.
Edmund Burke Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in six consecutive matches.
Augusta Prep Day's defeat dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Edmund Burke Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-3 record this season.
Augusta Prep Day suffered a grim 45-21 defeat to Edmund Burke Academy when the teams last played back in February of 2024. Will Augusta Prep Day have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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