Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Howell North Knights (St. Charles, MO) and the host St. Charles Pirates (St. Charles, MO), saw Howell North's basketball squad hold off St. Charles by a count of 42-36.

With the victory, Howell North upgrades its record to 7-5 on the campaign. The Knights travel to Timberland (Wentzville, MO) to play the T-Wolves in a Gateway - Central challenge on Friday, January 5. The T-Wolves come into the challenge with a record of 5-5. Timberland won 44-40 in their recent non-league challenge against Parkway West (Ballwin, MO)

Next up, the Pirates play the North Point Grizzlies (Wentzville, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 5. St. Charles will attempt to upgrade on its 3-5 season record. The Grizzlies come into the challenge with a 3-8 record after their 48-40 non-league loss to Warrenton (Warrenton, MO).