Edmund Burke Academy fought the good fight in their overtime matchup against Westminster Christian Academy on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 55-54 to the Westminster Christian Academy Lions. The Spartans just can't catch a break and have now endured four losses in a row.
Edmund Burke Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Owen Redd, who posted ten points along with seven boards and five assists. Wyatt Carey was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 17 points and nine rebounds.
Spartans
| 01/31/25 vs Westminster Christian Academy | 54-55 |
| 01/29/25 @ Monsignor Donovan Catholic | 45-47 |
| 01/28/25 vs Augusta Prep Day | 48-80 |
| 01/17/25 vs Briarwood Academy | 34-48 |
Even though they lost, Edmund Burke Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 12 consecutive contests.
Westminster Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Josiah Richards led the charge by dropping a double-double on 14 points and 16 boards. Those 16 rebounds gave Richards a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ethan Townsend, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 11 boards.
Edmund Burke Academy's loss dropped their record down to 9-8. As for Westminster Christian Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a massive bump to their 11-8 record this season.
Edmund Burke Academy has already played their next match, a 60-55 defeat against Briarwood Academy on the 4th. As for Westminster Christian Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 60-50 loss against Augusta Prep Day on the 4th.
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