Having just played yesterday, the Thomas Jefferson Academy Jaguars will jump right back in to play the David Emanuel Academy Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Thomas Jefferson Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They secured a 44-40 W over John Hancock Academy. The game was the first time the Jaguars have beaten the Rebels on their court since November 14, 2024.
Meanwhile, David Emanuel Academy was able to grind out a solid victory over Twiggs Academy on Thursday, taking the game 49-37. The Eagles haven't had any issues with the Trojans recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
David Emanuel Academy found their leader in freshman Kaley Flowers, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds. Flowers is becoming a predictor of the Eagles' success: when she posts at least ten boards the team is 12-3 (and 2-7 when she doesn't). Bailey McNure was another key player, putting up five points and 15 rebounds.
David Emanuel Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. They are 13-6 when they hit their own glass that hard.
Thomas Jefferson Academy's record now sits at 7-12. As for David Emanuel Academy, their record is now 14-10.
Thomas Jefferson Academy took a serious blow against David Emanuel Academy when the teams last played last Tuesday, falling 57-27. Can the Jaguars avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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