The Howell North Knights tipped the host Howell Central Spartans basketball team by a final score of 48-46 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Knights face the Orchard Farm Eagles (St. Charles, MO) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, February 7. Howell North will attempt to move on its 3-5 season record. The Eagles enter the game with a 5-3 record after their 67-51 league win over Winfield (Winfield, MO).

With the defeat, Howell Central moves to 0-7 on the year. The Spartans travel to Troy-Buchanan (Troy, MO) to face the Trojans in a Gateway - South game on Tuesday, February 7. The Trojans enter the game with a record of 15-3. Troy-Buchanan won 57-49 in their recent league game against Fort Zumwalt West (O'Fallon, MO)