Salinas Cowboys (Salinas, CA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Aptos Mariners (Aptos, CA), 51-47 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Salinas upgrades its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The Cowboys host Monterey (Monterey, CA) to play the Dores in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 7. The Dores come into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Mariners play the Hollister Haybalers (Hollister, CA) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 7. Aptos will attempt to upgrade on its 1-2 season record. The Haybalers come into the bout with a 1-0 record after their 53-14 non-league win over Pajaro Valley (Watsonville, CA).