Battle hadn't done well against Rock Bridge recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Battle Spartans strolled past the Rock Bridge Bruins with points to spare, taking the game 71-55. Winning may never get old, but the Spartans sure are getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
| 01/17/25 vs Rock Bridge | 21 |
| 01/15/25 @ Smith-Cotton | 20 |
| 12/30/24 vs Raytown South | 9 |
| 12/29/24 vs Blue Springs | 15 |
| 12/28/24 vs Van Horn | 17 |
Battle had a senior duo take command as Vernell Holt went 7 of 14 on his way to 21 points and Keshun Jackson went 7 for 12 en route to 15 points and eight boards. With that strong performance, Holt is now averaging an impressive 15.7 points per game. Another player making a difference was Keyion Cross, who posted seven points along with five assists and four steals.
Battle's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-3. As for Rock Bridge, they have also been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-3 record this season.
Battle didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 71-64 win against Cardinal Ritter College Prep on the 18th. As for Rock Bridge, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Jefferson City at 7:30 p.m. on February 4th.
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