St. Michael the Archangel Guardians (Lee's Summit, MO) boosters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Benton Cardinals (St. Joseph, MO), 55-49 in a non-league match.

With the victory, St. Michael the Archangel betters its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Guardians travel to Father Tolton (Columbia, MO) to confront the in a non-league game on Tuesday, December 9. The go into the game with a record of 0-1. Father Tolton lost 52-36 in their recent non-league game against Hazelwood East (St. Louis, MO)

With the loss, Benton falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Shawnee Mission East (Shawnee Mission, KS) to confront the Lancers in a non-league game on Friday, December 5. The Lancers go into the game with a record of 0-0.