David Emanuel Academy hasn't had much luck against Fullington Academy recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The David Emanuel Academy Eagles will square off against the Fullington Academy Trojans at 6:00 p.m.
David Emanuel Academy is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 54-51 heartbreaker at the hands of Covenant Academy.
Despite their defeat, David Emanuel Academy saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Kyli Bell, who posted 16 points and eight rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. Addalyn Terwilliger was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on ten points and nine boards.
Even though they lost, David Emanuel Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in ten consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Fullington Academy came tearing into Monday's contest with nine straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 20.9 points) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Wildcats by a score of 48-37. Given the Trojans' advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 184th, while the Wildcats are ranked 402nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Fullington Academy pushed their record up to 14-3 with the victory, which was their eighth straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.0 points per game. As for David Emanuel Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 2-11.
David Emanuel Academy came up short against Fullington Academy in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 50-37. Can David Emanuel Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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