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SPS Winter Classic: Hartville begins event with close win over Kickapoo

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Hartville might not have a Division I player on its roster, but that didn't prevent it from beating a team with four Division I prospects.

The Eagles came away with a 48-45 win over Kickapoo on Thursday in the opening night of the Springfield R-12 Winter Classic at JQH Arena.

Hartville's win set the stage for Friday evening's highly-anticipated matchup with Greenwood — which won its game over Sunrise Christian's varsity team on Thursday night. Greenwood and Hartville have met in two-straight postseasons and have split the series. The winner of both games went on to win a state title.