The Central Christian Comets tipped the host Mapleton Mounties basketball team by a final score of 56-51 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Comets face the Loudonville Redbirds (Loudonville, OH) in a Mid-Buckeye game, on Friday, January 20. Central Christian will attempt to move on its 6-9 season record. The Redbirds enter the game with a 2-8 record after their 75-14 non-league win over Temple Christian (Mansfield, OH).

With the defeat, Mapleton moves to 6-7 on the year. The Mounties travel to New London (New London, OH) to face the Wildcats in a Firelands game on Friday, January 20. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 3-10. New London won 55-50 in their recent league game against St. Paul (Norwalk, OH)