Physicality is a core trait of any sport, and for the Emporia Spartans soccer team, they learned that in their matchup against the Topeka High Trojans. In a battle as old as time, the Spartans would edge out the Trojans for a 1-0 win, but it would be a war on the EHS pitch for 80 minutes. The win would move the Spartans to 7-2 on the year.

It wouldn’t start as a war, though, as through the first 20 minutes, the Spartans would create opportunities offensively but would miss said chances. Senior Kevin Magana would hit the crossbar on a shot, and junior Brayden Sailer would have a shot saved on a breakaway chance. Topeka would also generate chances, but it was the same story for them as well.

Despite the missed chances and physicality, Sailer’s motor would set up the winning goal as he foug

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