Marlboro Academy Dragons (Bennettsville, SC) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting King's Academy Lions (Florence, SC), 63-37 in a league bout.

With the win, Marlboro Academy upgrades its record to 8-8 on the season. The Dragons travel to Lee Academy (Bishopville, SC) to play the Cavaliers in a SCISA AA Region III bout on Thursday, February 2. The Cavaliers go into the bout with a record of 6-8. Lee Academy lost 79-42 in their recent league bout against Dillon Christian (Dillon, SC)

Next up, the Lions play the Florence Christian Eagles (Florence, SC) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 3. King's Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 4-12 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 13-5 record after their 76-22 non-league win over Thomas Sumter Academy (Dalzell, SC).