The Howell Central Spartans basketball team scored 61 points and limited the visiting Fort Zumwalt South Bulldogs to 55 in the Spartans non-league triumph on Thursday.

The Spartans now possess a 9-8 record. They play next when they travel to Howell North for a Gateway - South game on Tuesday, February 4.

With the loss, Fort Zumwalt South falls to 4-6 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Capital City (Jefferson City, MO) to play the Cavaliers in a non-league game on Friday, January 31. The Cavaliers go into the game with a record of 5-9. Capital City won 66-55 in their recent non-league game against Southern Boone (Ashland, MO)