The Salinas Cowboys topped the visiting Hollister Haybalers basketball team by a final score of 49-41 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Cowboys face the Palma Chieftains (Salinas, CA) in a PCAL - Gabilan game, on Friday, January 6. Salinas will attempt to move on its 8-4 season record. The Chieftains enter the game with a 5-8 record after their 64-48 league win over Everett Alvarez (Salinas, CA).

With the defeat, Hollister moves to 6-4 on the year. The Haybalers host Carmel (Carmel, CA) to face the Padres in a PCAL - Gabilan game on Friday, January 6. The Padres enter the game with a record of 9-3. Carmel won 65-58 in their recent league game against Alisal (Salinas, CA)