There's no place like home for Robert Toombs Christian Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They rang in the new year with a 62-53 win over the Edmund Burke Academy Spartans on Friday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 60-53 back in December of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Edmund Burke Academy lost, don't look at Wyatt Carey. Despite the final result, he went 7 of 13 on his way to 15 points in addition to eight boards and three steals. That's the most steals Carey has posted since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Mark Wasden, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten boards.
Crusaders
| 01/03/25 vs Edmund Burke Academy | 62-53 |
| 12/17/24 vs John Hancock Academy | 66-20 |
| 12/06/24 vs Twiggs Academy | 69-22 |
| 12/05/24 vs Thomas Jefferson Academy | 63-27 |
| 02/15/24 vs Memorial Day | 55-54 |
Robert Toombs Christian Academy pushed their record up to 7-5 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.0 points per game. As for Edmund Burke Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-4.
Robert Toombs Christian Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 53-42 loss against Frederica Academy on the 4th. As for Edmund Burke Academy, they will welcome Thomas Jefferson Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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