The Howell Central Spartans basketball team (St. Charles, MO), was nudged 50-47 in Tuesday's league battle with the host Timberland T-Wolves (Wentzville, MO)

The T-Wolves now possess a 9-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Fort Zumwalt West for a Gateway - South battle on Friday, January 26.

The Spartans (5-11) will now prepare for their battle against Howell (St. Charles, MO). The Vikings come into the Gateway - South battle with a 13-4 record. In their last battle, Howell was nudged by Troy-Buchanan (Troy, MO), 78-58, in a league battle.