In Saturday's non-league test, the Howell Central Spartans (St. Charles, MO) basketball squad got by the visiting Lift for Life Academy Hawks (St. Louis, MO), by a final score of 62-60.

Next, the Spartans clash with the Marquette Mustangs (Chesterfield, MO) in a non-league test, on Friday, January 3. Howell Central will attempt to upgrade on its 4-6 season record. The Mustangs come into the test with a 4-1 record after their 61-50 non-league loss to De Smet Jesuit (St. Louis, MO).

The Hawks (0-6) will now prepare for their test against Cardinal Ritter College Prep (St. Louis, MO). The Lions come into the non-league test with a 4-8 record.