Basketball Game Preview: St. John's Islanders vs. Military Magnet Academy Eagles

St. John is 0-10 against Military Magnet Academy since January of 2019 but things could change on Friday. The St. John's Islanders will venture away from home to challenge the Military Magnet Academy Eagles at 7:00 p.m.

St. John's came up short against Scott's Branch on Tuesday, falling 53-32.

Meanwhile, Military Magnet Academy came tearing into Tuesday's matchup with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 39.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 99-8 win over the Yellow Jackets. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight games by 20 points or more this season.

Military Magnet Academy's win came from a few key players St. John's will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Dream Watson, who almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine steals. She is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed four or more in the last 11 games she's played. Another player making a difference was Deaury Smith, who posted 12 points and eight steals.

Military Magnet Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in six consecutive matchups.

Military Magnet Academy pushed their record up to 14-3 with the victory, which was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 61.3 points. As for St. John's, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-6.

St. John's was dealt a bruising 93-29 loss at the hands of Military Magnet Academy when the teams last played back in February of 2024. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Watson, who dropped a triple-double on 24 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 steals. Now that St. John's knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.