Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Santa Ynez Pirates (Santa Ynez, CA) and the host Templeton Eagles (Templeton, CA), saw Santa Ynez's basketball squad overcome Templeton by a tally of 49-40.

With the victory, Santa Ynez improves its record to 6-2 on the campaign. The Pirates host San Marcos (Santa Barbara, CA) to confront the Royals in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 10. The Royals come into the challenge with a record of 3-0. San Marcos won 65-45 in their recent non-league challenge against Camarillo (Camarillo, CA)

Next up, the Eagles confront the Orcutt Academy Spartans (Orcutt, CA) in a challenge, on Friday, January 6. Templeton will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.