Edmund Burke Academy had already won four in a row dating back to last season (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 28 points), and they went ahead and made it five on Friday. They strolled past the Robert Toombs Christian Academy Crusaders with points to spare, taking the game 28-14. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Spartans also won the last time the pair played back in October of 2023.
Edmund Burke Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Aden Hickman led the charge by rushing for 134 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries, while also picking up 61 receiving yards and a touchdown. Owen Redd was another key receiver, gaining 186 total yards and a touchdown.
Edmund Burke Academy's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Hickman and Asher Hammett. Hammett also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making four total tackles in addition to snagging an interception.
Edmund Burke Academy was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 437 total yards. That's the most total yards they've posted since was before the start of last season.
Despite the loss, Robert Toombs Christian Academy still got an impressive performance from Justin Powell, who rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. Powell's also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making four total tackles and defending a pass.
Edmund Burke Academy's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Robert Toombs Christian Academy, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-1.
Edmund Burke Academy will take on Trinity Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Robert Toombs Christian Academy, they will venture away from home to face off against Thomas Jefferson Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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