Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Christopher Cougars (Gilroy, CA) and the visiting Salinas Cowboys (Salinas, CA), saw Christopher's basketball squad hold off Salinas by a tally of 49-44.

With the victory, Christopher improves its record to 18-4 on the campaign. The Cougars host Leland (San Jose, CA) to confront the Chargers in a Blossom Valley - Mt. Hamilton East challenge on Wednesday, February 8. The Chargers come into the challenge with a record of 7-15. Leland lost 57-48 in their recent league challenge against Santa Teresa (San Jose, CA)

Next up, the Cowboys confront the Everett Alvarez Eagles (Salinas, CA) in a PCAL - Gabilan challenge, on Thursday, February 9. Salinas will attempt to improve on its 14-8 season record.