Fans at Thursday's non-league battle between the Battle Spartans (Columbia, MO) and the visiting Smith-Cotton Tigers (Sedalia, MO), saw Battle's soccer squad hold off Smith-Cotton by a count of 3-2.

The Spartans (5-4) will now prepare for their battle against Helias (Jefferson City, MO). The Crusaders enter the non-league battle with a 3-7 record.

Next up, the Tigers battle the St. Michael the Archangel Guardians (Lee's Summit, MO) in a non-league battle, on Tuesday, September 24. Smith-Cotton will attempt to upgrade on its 3-6 season record. The Guardians enter the battle with a 7-0 record after their 4-1 non-league win over Springfield Catholic (Springfield, MO).