Magnolia Science Academy Pirates (Santa Ana, CA) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host NOVA Academy Eagles (Santa Ana, CA), 69-44 in a league match.

With the victory, Magnolia Science Academy advances its record to 6-2 on the year. The Pirates host Eastside Christian (Fullerton, CA) to face the Eagles in a Western match on Tuesday, January 7. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 0-7. Eastside Christian lost 2-0 in their recent non-league match against Liberty Christian (Huntington Beach, CA)

The Eagles now own a 1-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Liberty Christian for a Western battle on Tuesday, December 17. NOVA Academy will meet a Minutemen squad coming off a 2-0 non-league win over Eastside Christian (Fullerton, CA). The Minutemen record now stands at 3-2.