Highlight Week 4 of Boone County high school football is a crosstown matchup in Columbia.

Hickman (2-1) is traveling north of town to face rival Battle (0-3). There is plenty of intriguing story lines with this matchup. More: Southern Boone's Jayce Troth wins Boone County High School Athlete of the Week for Sept. 7-13 More: Here’s how Harrisburg football is building off the success of a district title appearance

Kewpies head coach Justin Conyers, who coached the Spartans to a state title in 2014, will be returning to the program he helped start. Hickman beat Battle for the first time ever in 2024, and for the Spartans it would mark a statement first victory for head coach Shawn Gaines. Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now.

Rock Bridge (2-1) will face

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