Missouri High School Basketball - West Plains trounced by Joplin
February 20, 2009: West Plains, MO 65775 The Joplin Eagles routed the host West Plains Zizzers basketball team by a final score of 70-40 in Friday's league game.
In their next game, the Eagles face the Carthage Tigers (Carthage, MO) in a non-league game, on Monday, February 23. Joplin will attempt to move on its 11-13 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 4-7 record after their 71-43 league loss to Branson (Branson, MO).
With the defeat, West Plains moves to 4-19 on the year. The Zizzers travel to Marshfield (Marshfield, MO) to face the Bluejays in a non-league game on Saturday, February 21. The Bluejays enter the game with a record of 8-15. Marshfield lost 55-53 in their recent league game against Reeds Spring (Reeds Spring, MO)