Magnolia Science Academy Pirates (Santa Ana, CA) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Bethel Baptist Warriors (Santa Ana, CA), 49-23 in a league bout.

With the win, Magnolia Science Academy upgrades its record to 4-4 on the season. The Pirates host Southlands Christian (Rowland Heights, CA) to play the Eagles in a Express bout on Thursday, January 18. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 9-3. Southlands Christian won 51-4 in their recent league bout against Bethel Baptist (Santa Ana, CA)

Next up, the Warriors play the Samueli Academy Firewolves (Santa Ana, CA) in a Express bout, on Tuesday, January 23. Bethel Baptist will attempt to upgrade on its 0-5 season record.