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Correction - Battle had 75 points

And that’s the end! Spartans: 74 Pioneers: 43 Have a day @BHSMensHoops

Two minutes left in the 4th! Battle: 73 Pioneers: 41 The crowd is electric with their sights set on Battle’s first win of the season.

End of the 3rd! Spartans 57 Pioneers 35

Time out called in the middle of the 3rd! Spartans lead by 22

End of the half! Spartans: 34 Pioneers: 17

End of the 1st! Spartans: 21 Pioneers: 4

I’m here at Battle High School for the Spartan’s home opener against Kirkwood! Follow along for updates! Current score is Spartans: 9 Pioneers: 1 4:33 left in the 1st

And the game ends with a really happy Battle! The Spartans shut out Hickman for their first ever win against the Kewpies! Final: 4-0

I’m out here at Battle High School covering the Spartans vs Kewpies! Battle soccer hasn’t seen a win against Hickman in program history. It’s the half and the Spartan’s lead 2-0. Here’s the most recent goal from Battle’s Raphael Eboreime!

Battle athletics had an exciting week full of success, though volleyball's season came to an end. @maggieraasch looks back and ahead in Spartans' athletics. columbiamissourian.com/sports/prep_sp…

Hickman, Battle and Rock Bridge are each preparing to kick-off district action on Thursday in Grain Valley. columbiamissourian.com/sports/prep_sp…

Battle soccer's Alex Aguilar scored his 23rd goal of the season last week, officially breaking a 10-year record. @maggieraasch has the details. columbiamissourian.com/sports/prep_sp…

Battle softball earned its first two victories of the season, boys soccer took its first loss of the season, and other Battle athletics from the week. columbiamissourian.com/sports/prep_sp…

Bruins boys soccer remains undefeated in their first five games, and other local prep sports from Monday. columbiamissourian.com/sports/prep_sp…

Battle girls soccer took a tough loss to Smith-Cotton, and other prep sports results from the area Tuesday. columbiamissourian.com/sports/prep_sp…

Battle softball hosted the annual Battle Round Robin Tournament. Read more about the Spartans and other local high school results. columbiamissourian.com/sports/prep_sp…

Battle, Hickman and Rock Bridge all competed in the Lady Laker Golf Invitational, and other high school sports from Wednesday. columbiamissourian.com/sports/prep_sp…

Battle softball earned its first win of the season against Fayette, and other high school sports from Tuesday. columbiamissourian.com/sports/prep_sp…

Hickman and Battle softball competed in the Lead Off Classic on Friday in Troy. Read about the Kewpies, Spartans and other local high school sports. columbiamissourian.com/sports/prep_sp…