The Kasson-Mantorville Komets (Kasson, MN) basketball edged the visiting Como Park Cougars (St. Paul, MN), 81-78 in Saturday's non-league bout.

The Komets now possess a 12-7 record. They play next when they travel to Stewartville for a AAA Section 1 bout on Tuesday, January 21.

With the loss, Como Park falls to 8-9 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Harding (St. Paul, MN) to confront the Knights in a AAA Section 3 game on Wednesday, January 22. The Knights go into the game with a record of 1-12. Harding lost 65-8 in their recent non-league game against Irondale (New Brighton, MN)