If the Magnolia Science Academy Pirates were feeling good off their 54-6 takedown of the Vista Meridian Meridian Eagles last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Magnolia Science Academy was dealt a 51-14 loss at the hands of Southlands Christian on Wednesday. While losing is never fun, Magnolia Science Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 1144th, while Southlands Christian is ranked 542nd).
When it comes to explaining why Magnolia Science Academy lost, one person who can't be blamed is Karla Villaverde. Despite the final result, she scored seven points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Villaverde has scored all season.
Magnolia Science Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Southlands Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 7-1.
Magnolia Science Academy will look to defend their home court on Friday against Bassett at 4:00 p.m. As for Southlands Christian, they will head out on the road to face off against Vista Meridian at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
