Missouri High School Basketball - North Kansas City succumbs to Battle
December 30, 2023: Columbia, MO 65202 The Battle Spartans topped the visiting North Kansas City Hornets basketball team by a final score of 63-49 in Saturday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Spartans face the Helias Crusaders (Jefferson City, MO) in a Central Missouri game, on Friday, January 5. Battle will attempt to move on its 9-2 season record. The Crusaders enter the game with a 3-3 record after their 75-59 non-league loss to Evangel Christian (Louisville, KY).
With the defeat, North Kansas City moves to 6-2 on the year. The Hornets travel to Fort Osage (Independence, MO) to face the Indians in a Suburban - Red game on Friday, January 5. The Indians enter the game with a record of 5-3.