The Howell North Knights basketball team (St. Charles, MO), was toppled 83-75 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Howell Central Spartans (St. Charles, MO)

The Spartans now possess a 7-12 record. They put it on the line next when they host Troy-Buchanan for a Gateway - South battle on Tuesday, February 6. Howell Central will confront a Trojans team coming off a 65-57 league win over Fort Zumwalt West (O'Fallon, MO). The Trojans record now stands at 8-6.

The Knights (5-15) will now prepare for their battle against Orchard Farm (St. Charles, MO). The Eagles come into the non-league battle with a 14-4 record. In their last battle, Orchard Farm beat North Point (Wentzville, MO), 75-42, in a non-league battle.