The Edmund Burke Academy Spartans's game last Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They snuck past Thomas Jefferson Academy with a 59-53 victory. That's another feather in the cap for Edmund Burke Academy, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.
Edmund Burke Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Mark Wasden, who scored 18 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Wasden has scored all season. Grant Mobley was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with seven rebounds and three steals.
Edmund Burke Academy's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-11. As for Thomas Jefferson Academy, they have not been sharp recently as the team's lost nine of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-15 record this season.
Edmund Burke Academy will look to defend their home court on Friday against Briarwood Academy at 6:00 p.m. Hopefully Edmund Burke Academy focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 11 on Tuesday. As for Thomas Jefferson Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against Augusta Prep Day at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
