The St. Michael the Archangel Guardians (Lee's Summit, MO) basketball edged the visiting Van Horn Falcons (Independence, MO), 56-52 in Friday's league bout.

The Guardians now possess a 7-9 record. They play next when they host Summit Christian Academy for a Crossroads bout on Tuesday, February 18. St. Michael the Archangel will play a Eagles team coming off a 53-41 league win over Barstow (Kansas City, MO). The Eagles record now stands at 19-3.

With the loss, Van Horn falls to 10-10 on the campaign. The Falcons host University Academy Charter (Kansas City, MO) to play the Gryphons in a Crossroads bout on Tuesday, February 18. The Gryphons go into the bout with a record of 5-13.