Basketball Recap: Edmund Burke Academy Beats Augusta Prep Day for Their Seventh Straight Win

Spartans

Margin (Wins)

01/28/25 vs Augusta Prep Day	46
12/20/24 vs Trinity Christian	36
11/25/24 vs Jenkins County	34
12/19/24 @ John Hancock Academy	31
11/16/24 vs Aquinas	30

Edmund Burke Academy waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. They blew past the Augusta Prep Day Cavaliers 61-15. The Spartans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 11 games by 22 points or more this season.

Edmund Burke Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Leila Eastmead out in front who posted nine points and six 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 Carleigh Woods, who earned ten points.

Edmund Burke Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 21 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.

Edmund Burke Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 14 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-3 record this season. As for Augusta Prep Day, they dropped their record down to 2-17 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road.

Edmund Burke Academy and Monsignor Donovan Catholic will face off at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday without much rest having both just played. As for Augusta Prep Day, they will take on Thomas Jefferson Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.