In Monday's non-league outing, the Fort Zumwalt North Panthers (O'Fallon, MO) basketball squad edged the host Howell Central Spartans (St. Charles, MO), by a margin of 42-40.

The Panthers (6-8) will now prepare for their outing against Fort Zumwalt East (St. Peters, MO). The go into the Gateway - Central outing with a 5-7 record.

The Spartans now own a 5-8 record. They play next when they host Fort Zumwalt West for a Gateway - South outing on Friday, January 19.