Marina Mariners (Marina, CA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Rancho San Juan Trailblazers (Salinas, CA), 59-50 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Marina upgrades its record to 8-1 on the season. The Mariners travel to Monterey (Monterey, CA) to clash with the Dores in a non-league bout on Friday, December 29. The Dores go into the bout with a record of 7-3. Monterey won 86-45 in their recent non-league bout against Everett Alvarez (Salinas, CA)

Next up, the Trailblazers clash with the Everett Alvarez Eagles (Salinas, CA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 29. Rancho San Juan will attempt to upgrade on its 3-5 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 6-3 record after their 86-45 non-league loss to Monterey (Monterey, CA).