Aptos Mariners (Aptos, CA) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Palma Chieftains (Salinas, CA), 54-28 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Aptos upgrades its record to 11-2 on the campaign. The Mariners travel to Soquel (Soquel, CA) to play the Knights in a bout on Tuesday, January 3. The Knights come into the game with a record of 6-6. Soquel lost 39-35 in their recent non-league game against Monte Vista Christian (Watsonville, CA)

With the defeat, Palma moves to 7-3 on the year. The Chieftains travel to Hollister (Hollister, CA) to face the Haybalers in a non-league game on Friday, December 30. The Haybalers enter the game with a record of 6-4. Hollister lost 54-35 in their recent non-league game against Alisal (Salinas, CA)