Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Salinas Cowboys (Salinas, CA) and the host Aptos Mariners (Aptos, CA), saw Salinas's basketball squad overcome Aptos by a tally of 46-37.

With the victory, Salinas improves its record to 2-0 on the campaign. The Cowboys travel to Dougherty Valley (San Ramon, CA) to confront the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 14. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 4-3. Dougherty Valley won 69-49 in their recent non-league challenge against Acalanes (Lafayette, CA)

Next up, the Mariners confront the Hollister Haybalers (Hollister, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 7. Aptos will attempt to improve on its 1-2 season record. The Haybalers come into the challenge with a 4-1 record after their 63-43 non-league loss to Pioneer (San Jose, CA).