Merritt Island Christian Cougars (Merritt Island, FL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Master's Academy Patriots (Vero Beach, FL), 59-20 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Merritt Island Christian upgrades its record to 13-7 on the season. The Cougars travel to Edgewood (Merritt Island, FL) to clash with the Red Wolves in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 26. The Red Wolves go into the bout with a record of 5-12. Edgewood lost 67-34 in their recent non-league bout against Bayside (Palm Bay, FL)

Next up, the Patriots clash with the Synergy School of Tomorrow Saints (Fort Pierce, FL) in a Florida Independent Christian bout, on Monday, January 30. Master's Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 0-6 season record. The Saints go into the bout with a 0-13 record after their 68-17 non-league loss to Vero Beach (Vero Beach, FL).