Troy-Buchanan Trojans (Troy, MO) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Howell North Knights (St. Charles, MO), 80-62 in a league bout.

With the win, Troy-Buchanan upgrades its record to 11-7 on the season. The Trojans host St. Charles West (St. Charles, MO) to clash with the Warriors in a non-league bout on Thursday, February 22. The Warriors go into the bout with a record of 14-9. St. Charles West lost 59-53 in their recent non-league bout against St. Dominic (O'Fallon, MO)

Next up, the Knights clash with the Fort Zumwalt West Jaguars (O'Fallon, MO) in a Gateway - South bout, on Thursday, February 22. Howell North will attempt to upgrade on its 5-18 season record.