The Fort Zumwalt North Panthers basketball squad (O'Fallon, MO), was nudged 55-54 in Monday's non-league battle with the visiting Howell Vikings (St. Charles, MO)

With the victory, Howell advances its record to 3-3 on the year. The Vikings travel to Fort Zumwalt West (O'Fallon, MO) to meet the Jaguars in a Gateway - South battle on Friday, January 3. The Jaguars enter the battle with a record of 3-1. Fort Zumwalt West won 64-32 in their recent non-league battle against Fort Zumwalt East (St. Peters, MO)

The Panthers now own a 6-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Fort Zumwalt South for a Gateway - Central battle on Friday, January 3.