Bellevue Comets (Bellevue, IA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Anamosa Raiders (Anamosa, IA), 70-65 in a league bout.

With the win, Bellevue upgrades its record to 8-1 on the season. The Comets travel to Maquoketa (Maquoketa, IA) to clash with the Cardinals in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 20. The Cardinals go into the bout with a record of 5-3.

Next up, the Raiders clash with the Northeast Rebels (Goose Lake, IA) in a River Valley bout, on Tuesday, December 20. Anamosa will attempt to upgrade on its 0-7 season record. The Rebels go into the bout with a 3-5 record after their 70-69 non-league win over Prince of Peace Prep (Clinton, IA).