Howell Central Spartans (St. Charles, MO) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Howell North Knights (St. Charles, MO), 59-41 in a league match.

With the victory, Howell Central upgrades its record to 10-6 on the year. The Spartans host Liberty (Lake St. Louis, MO) to face the Eagles in a non-league match on Friday, February 7. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 7-11. Liberty lost 65-43 in their recent non-league match against Fort Zumwalt West (O'Fallon, MO)

The Knights now sport a 6-11 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Howell for a Gateway - South match on Friday, February 7. Howell North will face a Vikings squad coming off a 54-44 league loss to Troy-Buchanan (Troy, MO). The Vikings record now stands at 15-4.