Fatima Comets (Westphalia, MO) backers went home content Thursday as they observed their basketball team nudge the visiting California Pintos (California, MO), 66-59 in a non-league game.

In their next game, the Comets face the Linn Wildcats (Linn, MO) in a ShowMe game, on Friday, January 5. Fatima will attempt to move on its 8-1 season record.

With the defeat, California moves to 5-4 on the year. The Pintos travel to Hallsville (Hallsville, MO) to face the Indians in a Tri-County - Southwest game on Friday, January 5. The Indians enter the game with a record of 8-1.