Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy hasn't had much luck against Burns recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Gryphons will challenge the Burns Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They greeted the New Year with with a 51-35 win over Highland Tech. While the Gryphons didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Meanwhile, Burns couldn't have asked for a better start to 2025 than the 70-33 blowout they got against Cherryville. The Bulldogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy pushed their record up to 8-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 31.2 points. As for Burns, their win bumped their record up to 8-4.
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy came up short against Burns when the teams last played back in February of 2024, falling 72-65. Can Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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