Edmund Burke Academy is 8-2 against Augusta Prep Day since January of 2022 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Edmund Burke Academy Spartans will be playing in front of their home fans against the Augusta Prep Day Cavaliers at 3:00 p.m. Edmund Burke Academy is coming into the contest hot, having won their last 12 games.
Last Friday, Edmund Burke Academy blew past Monsignor Donovan Catholic, posting a 57-17 victory. The Spartans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 14 matches by 22 points or more this season.
Leila Eastmead
| 02/07/25 vs Monsignor Donovan Catholic | 6 |
| 02/06/25 @ Glascock County | 6 |
| 02/04/25 @ Briarwood Academy | 7 |
| 01/31/25 vs Westminster Christian Academy | 7 |
| 01/29/25 @ Monsignor Donovan Catholic | 6 |
| + 19 more games |
Edmund Burke Academy's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Leila Eastmead, who posted ten points in addition to six assists and six steals, and Payton Palmer, who went 8 for 10 en route to 16 points and five boards. Eastmead is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least four every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Braelyn Reeves, who earned eight points and seven rebounds.
Edmund Burke Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 26 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Augusta Prep Day). They claimed a resounding 40-2 win over Monsignor Donovan Catholic. The Cavaliers haven't had any issues with the Rams recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.
Edmund Burke Academy pushed their record up to 21-3 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.6 points over those games. As for Augusta Prep Day, their victory bumped their record up to 3-21.
Everything came up roses for Edmund Burke Academy against Augusta Prep Day in their previous meeting two weeks ago, as the squad secured a 61-15 win. In that contest, Edmund Burke Academy amassed a halftime lead of 32-3, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Tuesday.
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