It’s 7 pm on Friday night, and Francis Howell Central’s gym is packed. Students line the bleachers, holding posters and cheering as the varsity boys basketball team takes the floor for their home opener....

The Spartans kicked off their season facing the Lafayette Lancers in the annual pre-season jamboree held at Howell Central on March 11. Central took a an 11-5 loss, looking to rebound and learn from...