Salinas Cowboys (Salinas, CA) backers exited the stadium pleased Saturday as they witnessed their soccer team get by the host Crystal Springs Uplands Gryphons (Hillsborough, CA), 1-0 in a non-league test.

With the triumph, Salinas advances its record to 5-1 on the campaign. The Cowboys host Palma (Salinas, CA) to clash with the Chieftains in a PCAL - Mission test on Tuesday, January 7. The Chieftains come into the test with a record of 3-2.

The Gryphons now have a 5-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to King's Academy for a West Bay test on Wednesday, January 8. Crystal Springs Uplands will clash with a Knights team coming off a 3-0 non-league win over Yerba Buena (San Jose, CA). The Knights record now stands at 3-1.