In Tuesday's league match, the host Troy-Buchanan Trojans basketball team scored a good 78-58 triumph over the Howell Vikings.

In their next game, the Trojans meet the Fort Zumwalt West Jaguars (O'Fallon, MO) in a Gateway - South match, on Friday, February 2. Troy-Buchanan will attempt to better on its 7-5 season record.

With the defeat, Howell moves to 13-4 on the year. The Vikings host Howell Central (St. Charles, MO) to meet the Spartans in a Gateway - South match on Thursday, January 25. The Spartans enter the match with a record of 5-11. Howell Central lost 50-47 in their recent league match against Timberland (Wentzville, MO)