MOKANE - The California Lady Pintos led by five entering the fourth quarter and held on for a 56-54 win against Father Tolton in the first round of the Class 3 District 8 Tournament.
Elizabeth Lutz led California with 25 points, and Kayla Allison scored 16.
The fourth-seeded Lady Pintos led 15-10 after one quarter, 30-26 at the half and 43-38 after three quarters.
River Remis led fifth-seeded Father Tolton with 18 points, and Hope Wright scored 16.
California (14-10) faces top-seeded Hallsville at 6 p.m. Wednesday in semifinal play.