Hollister Haybalers (Hollister, CA) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Alisal Trojans (Salinas, CA), 64-58 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Hollister upgrades its record to 5-3 on the campaign. The Haybalers travel to Salinas (Salinas, CA) to play the Cowboys in a bout on Tuesday, January 3. The Cowboys come into the bout with a record of 9-3. Salinas won 52-49 in their recent non-league bout against Aptos (Aptos, CA)

Next up, the Trojans play the Gilroy Mustangs (Gilroy, CA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 23. Alisal will attempt to upgrade on its 4-2 season record. The Mustangs come into the bout with a 1-9 record after their 59-28 non-league loss to Leland (San Jose, CA).