The Howell Central Spartans ran past the host Washington Bluejays basketball team by a final score of 54-36 in Wednesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Spartans face the Priory . (St. Louis, MO) in a non-league game, on Friday, January 12. Howell Central will attempt to move on its 5-6 season record. The . enter the game with a 5-8 record after their 72-47 non-league win over Washington (Washington, MO).

With the defeat, Washington moves to 6-10 on the year. The Bluejays host Priory (St. Louis, MO) to face the . in a non-league game on Wednesday, January 10. The . enter the game with a record of 4-8. Priory lost 67-44 in their recent non-league test against St. Charles (St. Charles, MO)