Basketball Game Preview: Briarwood Academy Buccaneers vs. David Emanuel Academy Eagles

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Previous 3 Games

12/03/24 - Home	46-11 W
01/23/24 - Home	61-19 W
12/01/23 - Away	54-34 W

Briarwood Academy is 3-0 against David Emanuel Academy since December of 2023 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. Having just played yesterday, the Briarwood Academy Buccaneers will head out on the road to face off against the David Emanuel Academy Eagles at 6:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

On Thursday, Briarwood Academy lost to Fullington Academy on the road by a 49-33 margin. The contest marked the Buccaneers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Meanwhile, David Emanuel Academy scored the most points they've had this season back in December of 2024, but it wasn't enough. They fell 62-52 to Glascock County. The defeat continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now lost seven in a row.

Briarwood Academy will need focus on slowing down Aubrey Williams, one of several David Emanuel Academy players who made an impact when they last played. She posted 18 points along with six boards and three steals. Kyli Bell was another key player, putting up eight points in addition to six rebounds and five assists.

Even though they lost, David Emanuel Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 25 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 23 offensive boards in five consecutive matchups.

David Emanuel Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Briarwood Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-3.

Everything came up roses for Briarwood Academy against David Emanuel Academy in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, as the squad secured a 46-11 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Briarwood Academy since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.