Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Battle Creek). They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 43-41 victory over the Hickman County Bulldogs on Thursday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Grizzlies.
Colten Barba
| 10/30/25 vs Hickman County | 5 |
| 10/24/25 vs Glencliff | 3 |
| 10/03/25 vs Montgomery Central | 2 |
| 09/19/25 @ Creek Wood | 2 |
| 09/12/25 vs Moore County | 2 |
Leading Battle Creek to victory were Stanley Williams Jr and Colten Barba. Williams Jr picked up 198 receiving yards and five touchdowns, while Barba threw for 262 yards and five TDs while completing 76% of his passes. Those five passing touchdowns gave Barba a new career-high.
Hickman County's loss came despite strong showings from Brayden McCaleb and Jayden Street. McCaleb rushed for 97 yards and one score, while Street rushed for 81 yards and one touchdown.
Battle Creek's record now sits at 4-6. As for Hickman County, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
Looking ahead, Battle Creek will take on Pearl-Cohn at 7:00 p.m. on the 7th. The Grizzlies will need to watch out since the Firebirds have now posted at least 31 points in their last five matchups. Hickman County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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