It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Edmund Burke Academy had no problem doing just that on Friday. They took their game with ease, bagging a 56-8 victory over the Thomas Jefferson Academy Jaguars. The Spartans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Aden Hickman continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 179 yards and five touchdowns on only seven carries, while also picking up 43 receiving yards and a touchdown. His longest rush was for an incredible 76 yards. Noah Hickman was another key player, rushing for 89 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries.
Edmund Burke Academy wouldn't let Thomas Jefferson Academy keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Matthew Hood, Owen Redd, and William Reindl picked up one apiece. Hood has been hot for a while, having also posted five or more total tackles the last 18 times he's played.
Edmund Burke Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 314 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 262 rushing yards in four consecutive matchups.
Edmund Burke Academy pushed their record up to 9-1 with the win, which was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 6.9 points per game. As for Thomas Jefferson Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-10.
After each having a week off, Edmund Burke Academy and Robert Toombs Christian Academy will shake off the cobwebs and square off against one another at 5:00 p.m. on November 22nd. Edmund Burke Academy's defense has only allowed 13 points per game this season, so Robert Toombs Christian Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them. Thomas Jefferson Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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