Battle of the Birds game canceled after fight at Raytown South

The basketball game between Raytown and Raytown South was originally scheduled for Saturday

THEIR MESSAGE TO YOU. AFTER RUMORS SPREAD ON SOCIAL MEDIA, KANSAS CITY’S NEWS LEADER. THIS IS BREAKING NEWS FROM KMBC NINE. THAT BREAKING NEWS TONIGHT. THE SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS CANCELED TOMORROW AFTERNOONS. BATTLE OF THE BASKETBALL GAMES BETWEEN RAYTOWN HIGH SCHOOL AND RAYTOWN SOUTH HIGH. IN A STATEMENT, KMBC NINE NEWS TONIGHT, THE DISTRICT SAYS IT’S BEING DONE OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION AFTER A FIGHT BROKE OUT TODAY INVOLVING STUDENTS OUTSIDE RAY

Battle of the Birds game canceled after fight at Raytown South

The basketball game between Raytown and Raytown South was originally scheduled for Saturday

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Updated: 10:22 PM CST Feb 6, 2026

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The Raytown School District has canceled Saturday’s Battle of the Birds basketball game between Raytown High School and Raytown South High School. The district tells KMBC 9 that the call was made out of an abundance of caution after a fight involving students broke out outside Raytown South High School Friday. Officials say all tickets will be refunded, and they’re focused on keeping students and staff safe.

RAYTOWN, Mo. —

The Raytown School District has canceled Saturday’s Battle of the Birds basketball game between Raytown High School and Raytown South High School.

The district tells KMBC 9 that the call was made out of an abundance of caution after a fight involving students broke out outside Raytown South High School Friday.

Officials say all tickets will be refunded, and they’re focused on keeping students and staff safe.