The Metro Academy Mavericks (Shawnee Mission, KS) basketball edged the host Kansas City East Christian Academy Lions (Kansas City, MO), 54-52 in Saturday's league bout.

The Mavericks now possess a 12-3 record. They play next when they travel to Pleasant Hill for a non-league bout on Thursday, February 27.

With the loss, Kansas City East Christian Academy falls to 9-4 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Non JV Opponent (, ) to confront the in a non-league game on Monday, February 17. The go into the game with a record of 133-206.