Philip Simmons Iron Horses (Charleston, SC) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Beaufort Eagles (Beaufort, SC), 47-16 in a league bout.

With the victory, Philip Simmons upgrades its record to 9-9 on the campaign. The Iron Horses host North Charleston (North Charleston, SC) to play the Cougars in a AAA Region 8 bout on Tuesday, January 30. The Cougars come into the bout with a record of 1-14.

Next up, the Eagles play the Battery Creek Dolphins (Beaufort, SC) in a AAA Region 8 bout, on Friday, January 26. Beaufort will attempt to upgrade on its 5-13 season record. The Dolphins come into the bout with a 3-11 record after their 59-53 league win over North Charleston (North Charleston, SC).