The Howell North Knights basketball squad (St. Charles, MO), was outscored 66-55 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Troy-Buchanan Trojans (Troy, MO)

With the victory, Troy-Buchanan advances its record to 5-15 on the year. The Trojans host Timberland (Wentzville, MO) to meet the T-Wolves in a Gateway - South battle on Tuesday, February 18. The T-Wolves enter the battle with a record of 16-1.

The Knights now own a 4-13 record. They put it on the line next when they host Liberty for a non-league battle on Wednesday, February 19.