Update on Michael http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/community/816-north/816-north-sports/article53322655.html. 2. Liberty North senior Michael Hughes is a game-changing defender As good as Michael Hughes is offensively — and he might be one of the top low-post weapons in the area — he’s arguably even more valuable on the defensive end of the floor. Liberty North defeated Rockhurst 59-48 to win the Cardinal Division of the William Jewell Holiday Classic last week. Hughes had 23 points and 15 rebounds. But his shot-blocking presence on the defensive end of the floor prevented Rockhurst from even sniffing close-range looks. Instead, the Hawklets consistently settled for jumpers, while Hughes lurked in the paint. That’s no coincidence.