The Troy-Buchanan Trojans basketball squad (Troy, MO), was crushed 70-47 in Monday's league battle with the visiting Howell Central Spartans (St. Charles, MO)

With the victory, Howell Central advances its record to 8-7 on the year. The Spartans travel to St. Charles West (St. Charles, MO) to meet the Warriors in a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 21. The Warriors enter the battle with a record of 5-6. St. Charles West lost 51-46 in their recent league battle against Orchard Farm (St. Charles, MO)

The Trojans now own a 2-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Liberty for a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 21. Troy-Buchanan will meet a Eagles squad coming off a 59-45 non-league win over Lafayette (Wildwood, MO). The Eagles record now stands at 6-2.