Troy-Buchanan Trojans (Troy, MO) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Howell Central Spartans (St. Charles, MO), 61-46 in a league bout.

With the win, Troy-Buchanan upgrades its record to 9-6 on the season. The Trojans host Timberland (Wentzville, MO) to clash with the T-Wolves in a Gateway - South bout on Friday, February 9. The T-Wolves go into the bout with a record of 12-7. Timberland won 71-59 in their recent league bout against Fort Zumwalt West (O'Fallon, MO)

Next up, the Spartans clash with the Fort Zumwalt West Jaguars (O'Fallon, MO) in a Gateway - South bout, on Friday, February 9. Howell Central will attempt to upgrade on its 7-13 season record. The Jaguars go into the bout with a 7-14 record after their 71-59 league loss to Timberland (Wentzville, MO).