California Pintos (California, MO) boosters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Fatima Comets (Westphalia, MO), 53-47 in a non-league match.

With the victory, California upgrades its record to 15-8 on the year. The Pintos travel to Smith-Cotton (Sedalia, MO) to face the Tigers in a non-league match on Thursday, February 6. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 13-6. Smith-Cotton lost 59-44 in their recent non-league match against Battle (Columbia, MO)

The Comets now sport a 12-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Marquette for a Freelance match on Friday, February 7. Fatima will face a Mustangs squad coming off a 64-38 league win over Lafayette (Wildwood, MO). The Mustangs record now stands at 7-10.