The St. Michael the Archangel Guardians ran past the host Ruskin Golden Eagles basketball team by a final score of 71-63 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Guardians face the Benton Cardinals (St. Joseph, MO) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 23. St. Michael the Archangel will attempt to move on its 10-5 season record. The Cardinals enter the game with a 11-4 record after their 56-41 non-league win over East Buchanan (Gower, MO).

With the defeat, Ruskin moves to 3-7 on the year. The Golden eagles travel to Raytown (Raytown, MO) to face the Bluejays in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 23. The Bluejays enter the game with a record of 8-6. Raytown won 80-70 in their recent non-league game against Lee's Summit North (Lee's Summit, MO)