Boy’s varsity basketball started off their season last week with an entry to the People’s Bank tournament. They were able win their first game against Hannibal with a final score of 73-57. In the second game, they played a tough Hazelwood West team, but Howell was able to win again.

“It was a great game, very intense, and it was good to see that the team can come together and win games,” Senior Zach Reader said.

The boys played their last game of the tournament Dec. 4, against Fort Zumwalt South. They were able to win pretty easily with a final score of 68-52, and by winning this game, Varsity boy’s basketball placed first in their first tournament of the season.