The Edmund Burke Academy Spartans will venture away from home to take on the Trinity Christian Crusaders at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Trinity Christian is hoping to do what Robert Toombs Christian Academy couldn't on Friday: put an end to Edmund Burke Academy's winning streak (dating back to last season), which now stands at five games. Edmund Burke Academy strolled past Robert Toombs Christian Academy with points to spare, taking the game 28-14.
Meanwhile, Trinity Christian hasn't done well against Gatewood recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Trinity Christian enjoyed a cozy 28-12 win over Gatewood. The victory was some much needed relief for the Crusaders as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Trinity Christian's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Wade Register, who rushed for 151 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.2 yards per carry. Cruz Giles was another key pass catcher, picking up 92 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Edmund Burke Academy's record now sits at 2-0. As for Trinity Christian, the win also got them back to even at 1-1.
Everything came up roses for Edmund Burke Academy against Trinity Christian when the teams last played back in September of 2023 as the squad secured a 47-3 victory. In that match, Edmund Burke Academy amassed a halftime lead of 28-3, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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