Troy-Buchanan Trojans (Troy, MO) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Howell Vikings (St. Charles, MO), 48-46 in a league bout.

With the win, Troy-Buchanan upgrades its record to 12-3 on the season. The Trojans travel to Central (Springfield, MO) to clash with the Bulldogs in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 26. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 10-4. Central won 74-58 in their recent league bout against Hillcrest (Springfield, MO)

Next up, the Vikings clash with the Howell Central Spartans (St. Charles, MO) in a Gateway - South bout, on Friday, January 27. Howell will attempt to upgrade on its 2-5 season record.