Palma Chieftains (Salinas, CA) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Watsonville Wildcatz (Watsonville, CA), 59-32 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Palma upgrades its record to 12-2 on the season. The Chieftains host Hollister (Hollister, CA) to clash with the Haybalers in a bout on Tuesday, January 9. The Haybalers go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Wildcatz clash with the Marina Mariners (Marina, CA) in a bout, on Wednesday, January 10. Watsonville will attempt to upgrade on its 1-2 season record. The Mariners go into the bout with a 4-4 record after their 66-45 league win over Seaside (Seaside, CA).