The Kickapoo Chiefs and the Battle Spartans will compete for holiday cheer at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Kickapoo's favor as the squad sits on 15 straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Battle has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road also dating back to last season.
Kickapoo saw some tournament action on Friday. They managed a 58-53 victory over Blue Valley Northwest.
Meanwhile, in a tight contest that could have gone either way, Battle made off with an 83-82 win over Miller Career Academy. Given the Spartans' advantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 18th, while Miller Career Academy are ranked 81st), the result on Friday wasn't entirely unexpected.
Kickapoo's victory bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Battle, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Kickapoo came up short against Battle when the teams last played back in January, falling 51-46. Will Kickapoo have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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