Evan Cobb/Missourian The sun sets over Battle High School before the Spartans’ 55-52 win over Vianney Friday, September 9, 2016. Battle has played in the state semi-finals or championship game every year they’ve been eligible since the high school was opened. (Evan Cobb via AP)
Evan Cobb/Missourian Battle wide receiver Jaevon McQuitty looks to the sky after knocking away Vianney’s final attempt to score as time expired during the Spartans’ 55-52 win Friday, September 9, 2016. McQuitty, who has has verbally committed to play at the University of Nebraska is ranked as the number 48 receiver in the country by ESPN. (Evan Cobb via AP)
Evan Cobb/Missourian Battle head coach Justin Conyers pumps up his players before their game against the Belton Pirates at Muriel Battle High School on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016. Battle defeated Belton 52-29. (Evan Cobb via AP)
Evan Cobb/Missourian Battle quarterback Brevinn Tyler sprints towards the end-zone during the football game Vianney on Friday, September 9, 2016. Battle beat Vianney 55-52. (Evan Cobb via AP)
Evan Cobb/Missourian Battle wide receiver Xavier Johnson extends the football into the end-zone for a touchdown in the second half in the district championship against Belton at Muriel Battle High School on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016. (Evan Cobb via AP)
Evan Cobb/Missourian Battle quarterback Brevinn Tyler rushes up field against Belton’s T.J. Brown and Nick Hammer during the district championship game at Muriel Battle High School on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016. Brevin Tyler accounted for all of Battle’s touchdowns, either throwing or running. (Evan Cobb via AP)
Allison Collins/Missourian Battle senior Brennen Demarco squats down holding his head following the Spartans’ loss to Fort Zumwalt North during the class 5 semi-final football game in O’Fallon on Saturday, November 19, 2016. The game was Battle’s first loss of the season. (Allison Collins via AP)