The Salinas Cowboys tipped the host Everett Alvarez Eagles basketball team by a final score of 56-49 in Thursday's league game.

Next, the Cowboys encounter the Carmel Padres (Carmel, CA) in a test, on Monday, January 23. Salinas will attempt to advance on its 13-3 season record. The Padres go into the test with a 9-6 record after their 66-37 non-league win over Pacific Grove (Pacific Grove, CA).

The Eagles now own a 6-7 record. They play next when they travel to Hollister for a test on Monday, January 23. Everett Alvarez will encounter a Haybalers squad coming off a 62-52 league loss to Alisal (Salinas, CA). The Haybalers record now stands at 8-7.