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The Spearhead

The student news site of Battle High School

The Spearhead

The student news site of Battle High School

The Spearhead

Is Barry Odom’s time at Missouri coming to a close?

Jackson Meyer, Reporter November 4, 2019

For about 2 decades, The University of Missouri has made a well-respected name for themselves in college football and in large part, you can thank former Head Coach Gary Pinkel because of that. Gary Pinkel...

Seven Word Tweet

Connor Parrish, Sports Editor October 30, 2019

A seven-word tweet has turned into the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) worst nightmare. The NBA is very popular in China. The frenzy in China has gotten to the point where the NBA has poured...

Will the Chiefs struggle without Mahomes?

Kenny Miller, Reporter October 30, 2019

Kansas City Chiefs took on the Denver Broncos in a primetime game on Oct. 17. In the middle of the second quarter on fourth down, the Chiefs ran a quarterback sneak with Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes picked...

A new outlook

A new outlook

Kalea Baker, Reporter October 28, 2019

The girls tennis team began the 2019 season by welcoming the new head coach Paige Smith. Coach Smith brings experience, positive attitude and many new strategies that have benefited the tennis team over...

Fall sports review

Fall sports review

Kenny Miller, Reporter October 28, 2019

November is right around the corner, which means many sports teams are preparing for their last games and postseason competitions. Here is how the fall sports teams are looking as they head into their...

Jordan Mayes Big Night

Jordan Mayes Big Night

Colten Stone, Managing Editor October 25, 2019

It was a chilly night with a loud crowd for the homecoming game vs Hickman on Oct.4. The Kewpies scored a touchdown with 33 seconds remaining in the game to make the score 67-37, Spartans up by 30. Just...

QB Success Continues

Jackson Meyer, Reporter October 25, 2019

  Throughout the six-year tenure of the storied football program, the quarterback position has always been secured by great quarterbacks throughout the years, such as Brevinn Tyler, who is now...

How athletes manage sports, school and social lives

Lilly Skaggs, Reporter October 17, 2019

Many of our athletes have different methods to balancing out their sports, school and social lives. From football, baseball and volleyball, many athletes shared some similar tips.  William Henderson,...

Girls golf 2019

Haily Cook, Reporter October 17, 2019

The Battle Spartans girls golf team has had a great season so far, with a few more matches to play and districts coming up. Junior Alissa Simmons, has been playing golf for Battle since her freshmen year....

All about attitude!

All about attitude!

Ava Kitzi, Copy Editor October 2, 2019

The National Football League (NFL) combine may feel like the pinnacle for many football athletes to show off their skills to potential coaches. However, beyond the flashiness of the 40 yard dash and max...

Foes on the Field

Nathan Stever, Editor In Chief October 1, 2019

For the past five years, Rock Bridge and Battle have faced off against former teammates and friends in football. This year’s game was held at Rock Bridge on Friday, September 6 with the stands packed...

Battle basketball preview

Jackson Meyer, Reporter October 1, 2019

As fall sports season begins, that means that winter sports are coming right around the corner. The hardwood will soon be put to use, as the boy's basketball team looks to build upon an impressive 20-8...

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