The Edmund Burke Academy Spartans will take on the Gatewood Gators at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Edmund Burke Academy's defense has only allowed 13 points per game this season, so Gatewood's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Edmund Burke Academy took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They claimed a resounding 48-7 win over Thomas Jefferson Academy at home. The Spartans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Gatewood suffered their biggest defeat since September 22, 2023 on Friday. They came up short against Briarwood Academy, falling 29-6. The contest marked the Gators' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Edmund Burke Academy's victory was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. As for Gatewood, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-3 record.
Edmund Burke Academy didn't have too much breathing room in their match against Gatewood in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, but they still walked away with a 16-10 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Edmund Burke Academy since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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