Battle Spartans (Columbia, MO) fans exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Kickapoo Chiefs (Springfield, MO), 7-2 in a non-league test.

With the win, Battle upgrades its record to 5-3 on the season. The Spartans host Hickman (Columbia, MO) to battle the Kewpies in a Class 5 District 9 test on Monday, April 2. The Kewpies come into the test with a record of 6-2. Hickman won 15-5 in their recent non-league test against Piedmont (Piedmont, AL)

With the defeat, Kickapoo falls to 4-2 on the season. The Chiefs host Rolla (Rolla, MO) to battle the Bulldogs in a non-league test on Tuesday, April 3. The Bulldogs come into the test with a record of 9-2. Rolla lost 9-4 in their recent non-league test against Vianney (Kirkwood, MO)