Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Howe Lions (Howe, OK) and the host Central Tigers (Sallisaw, OK), saw Howe's basketball squad overcome Central by a tally of 53-41.

With the victory, Howe improves its record to 4-2 on the campaign. The Lions host Westville (Westville, OK) to confront the Yellowjackets in a Big Eight challenge on Friday, January 5. The Yellowjackets come into the challenge with a record of 1-5. Westville won 55-54 in their recent league challenge against Central (Sallisaw, OK)

Next up, the Tigers confront the Keys Cougars (Park Hill, OK) in a Big Eight challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Central will attempt to improve on its 3-4 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 4-2 record after their 54-26 non-league win over Sequoyah (Tahlequah, OK).