The Howell Central Spartans tipped the host Troy-Buchanan Trojans basketball team by a final score of 53-47 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Spartans face the Fort Zumwalt North Panthers (O'Fallon, MO) in a non-league game, on Monday, January 15. Howell Central will attempt to move on its 4-4 season record.

With the defeat, Troy-Buchanan moves to 5-4 on the year. The Trojans travel to Howell North (St. Charles, MO) to face the Knights in a Gateway - South game on Tuesday, January 16. The Knights enter the game with a record of 2-6.