While it was all tied up 17-17 at halftime, Alisal was not quite Salinas's equal in the second half on Tuesday. They fell 46-35 to the Salinas Cowboys. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Trojans came into the contest with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 176th, while the Cowboys are ranked 372nd).
Alisal's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Audreyna Ruiz, who posted six points and six rebounds. Aileen Gonzalez was another key player, putting up four points.
Salinas' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Andrea Nava led the charge by posting nine points. Another player making a difference was Alice Uchida, who scored eight points.
Alisal's defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 9-5. As for Salinas, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 9-6.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Hollister the next time they take the court. Alisal will head out to face Hollister at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Salinas will host them at 7:00 p.m. on January 22nd.
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