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Battle cancels its Friday night football game due to COVID-19

September 17, 2020 12:18 PM

Published September 17, 2020 12:05 PM

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ)

The Battle Spartans will not play their scheduled matchup versus Hickman on Friday night due to possible exposure to COVID-19.

The program said after a recent positive case, which may have exposed the football team they are exercising caution.

The district said it is working through protocols to conduct contact tracing and deal with the positive test.

"The health and well-being of our players, staff, and families is our top priority," the school said in a statement.

Please see attached statement. pic.twitter.com/j7IgpxHHvB
— Battle Athletics & Activities (@BattleAthletics) September 17, 2020

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