Everett Alvarez Eagles (Salinas, CA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Rancho San Juan Trailblazers (Salinas, CA), 68-56 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Everett Alvarez upgrades its record to 7-3 on the season. The Eagles host Hollister (Hollister, CA) to clash with the Haybalers in a PCAL - Gabilan bout on Wednesday, January 3. The Haybalers go into the bout with a record of 6-5. Hollister lost 43-42 in their recent non-league bout against Soquel (Soquel, CA)

Next up, the Trailblazers clash with the Soledad Aztecs (Soledad, CA) in a PCAL - Cypress bout, on Tuesday, January 2. Rancho San Juan will attempt to upgrade on its 3-6 season record. The Aztecs go into the bout with a 1-8 record after their 69-58 non-league loss to Pacific Grove (Pacific Grove, CA).