Military Magnet Academy Eagles (North Charleston, SC) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting St. John's Islanders (John's Island, SC), 51-36 in a league bout.

With the victory, Military Magnet Academy upgrades its record to 6-14 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Cross (Cross, SC) to play the Trojans in a A Region 8 bout on Tuesday, January 31. The Trojans come into the bout with a record of 10-7. Cross lost 57-51 in their recent league bout against Charleston Math & Science (Charleston, SC)

Next up, the Islanders play the North Charleston Cougars (North Charleston, SC) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 28. St. John's will attempt to upgrade on its 9-8 season record. The Cougars come into the bout with a 14-8 record after their 81-72 league win over Hanahan (Hanahan, SC).