In Friday's non-league match, the visiting St. Michael the Archangel Guardians basketball team scored a decisive 61-29 triumph over the Butler Bears.

In their next game, the Guardians meet the Metro Academy Mavericks (Shawnee Mission, KS) in a non-league match, on Saturday, December 17. St. Michael the Archangel will attempt to move on its 2-1 season record. The Mavericks enter the match with a 10-4 record after their 69-32 non-league win over Rich Hill (Rich Hill, MO).

With the defeat, Butler moves to 3-2 on the year. The Bears travel to El Dorado Springs (El Dorado Springs, MO) to meet the Bulldogs in a Ozark Highlands match on Tuesday, December 20. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 6-0. El Dorado Springs won 42-41 in their recent non-league match against Stockton (Stockton, MO)