Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the California Pintos (California, MO) and the visiting Howell Central Spartans (St. Charles, MO), saw California's basketball squad overcome Howell Central by a tally of 51-34.

With the victory, California improves its record to 10-6 on the campaign. The Pintos host Nixa (Nixa, MO) to confront the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, January 24. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 10-2. Nixa won 86-54 in their recent league challenge against Carl Junction (Carl Junction, MO)

Next up, the Spartans confront the Troy-Buchanan Trojans (Troy, MO) in a Gateway - South challenge, on Tuesday, January 30. Howell Central will attempt to improve on its 7-3 season record.