St. Michael the Archangel Guardians (Lee's Summit, MO) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Van Horn Falcons (Independence, MO), 51-46 in a non-league bout.

With the win, St. Michael the Archangel upgrades its record to 4-1 on the season. The Guardians travel to Lawson (Lawson, MO) to clash with the Cardinals in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 27. The Cardinals go into the bout with a record of 3-7. Lawson lost 52-49 in their recent non-league bout against Orrick (Orrick, MO)

Next up, the Falcons clash with the Oak Grove Panthers (Oak Grove, MO) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 3. Van Horn will attempt to upgrade on its 0-5 season record.