Magnolia Science Academy Pirates (Santa Ana, CA) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Vista Meridian Meridian Eagles (Santa Ana, CA), 54-31 in a league match.

With the victory, Magnolia Science Academy advances its record to 12-3 on the year. The Pirates travel to Eastside Christian (Fullerton, CA) to face the Eagles in a Western match on Tuesday, January 28. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 3-11. Eastside Christian won 77-73 in their recent non-league match against Liberty Christian (Huntington Beach, CA)

The Meridian Eagles now own a 1-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Liberty Christian for a Western match on Saturday, January 25. Vista Meridian will face a Minutemen squad coming off a 59-31 league win over NOVA Academy (Santa Ana, CA). The Minutemen record now stands at 8-5.