Battle/Columbia Independent lost against Capital City back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Battle/Columbia Independent Spartans came up short against the Capital City Cavaliers, falling 42-18. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri football rankings (they are ranked 156th, while the Cavaliers are ranked 48th).
Jaylen Thomas was a one-man wrecking crew for Capital City as he rushed for 119 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 60 receiving yards and a touchdown. Thomas was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 51 yards. Another player making a difference was Evan Schaffer, who threw for 202 yards and three touchdowns while completing 78.6% of his passes.
Battle/Columbia Independent's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Capital City, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Battle/Columbia Independent will venture away from home to take on Helias at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Capital City, they will challenge Hickman at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Capital City will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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