In Friday's league test, the Howell Vikings (St. Charles, MO) basketball squad trounced the visiting Howell North Knights (St. Charles, MO), by a final score of 45-17.

Next, the Vikings clash with the Fort Zumwalt West Jaguars (O'Fallon, MO) in a Gateway - South test, on Monday, February 10. Howell will attempt to upgrade on its 16-4 season record. The Jaguars come into the test with a 13-4 record after their 40-36 league win over Troy-Buchanan (Troy, MO).

The Knights (6-12) will now prepare for their test against Liberty (Lake St. Louis, MO). The Eagles come into the non-league test with a 7-11 record.