In Thursday's non-league test, the St. Michael the Archangel Guardians (Lee's Summit, MO) basketball squad knocked off the visiting Smithville Warriors (Smithville, MO), by a score of 52-40.

Next, the Guardians encounter the Warrensburg Tigers (Warrensburg, MO) in a non-league test, on Wednesday, January 8. St. Michael the Archangel will attempt to improve on its 2-2 season record.

The Warriors (3-4) will now prepare for their test against Winnetonka (Kansas City, MO). The Griffins come into the Freelance test with a 2-5 record.