California Pintos (California, MO) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Battle Spartans (Columbia, MO), 56-51 in a non-league bout.

With the win, California upgrades its record to 9-3 on the season. The Pintos host Hallsville (Hallsville, MO) to play the Indians in a Tri-County - Southwest bout on Monday, January 16. The Indians go into the bout with a record of 8-2. Hallsville won 42-34 in their recent non-league bout against North Callaway (Kingdom City, MO)

Next up, the Spartans play the Jefferson City Jays (Jefferson City, MO) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 19. Battle will attempt to upgrade on its 12-3 season record. The Jays go into the bout with a 7-5 record after their 53-45 non-league loss to Tipton (Tipton, MO).