Hickman Kewpies (Columbia, MO) supporters left the game happy Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Howell Central Spartans (St. Charles, MO), 71-68 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Hickman advances its record to 2-0 on the year. The Kewpies travel to Westminster Christian (St. Louis, MO) to face the Wildcats in a non-league match on Friday, December 5. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 2-0. Westminster Christian won 65-39 in their recent non-league match against Troy-Buchanan (Troy, MO)

The Spartans now own a 0-2 record. They play next when they host Troy-Buchanan for a Gateway - South contest on Friday, December 5. Howell Central will battle a Trojans team coming off a 65-39 non-league loss to Westminster Christian (St. Louis, MO). The Trojans record now stands at 0-1.