Missouri High School Basketball - Jefferson Independent Day holds off Miami
January 25, 2022: Amoret, MO 64722 Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Jefferson Independent Day Cavaliers (Joplin, MO) and the host Miami Eagles (Amoret, MO), saw Jefferson Independent Day's basketball squad hold off Miami by a tally of 60-59.
With the victory, Jefferson Independent Day improves its record to 13-3 on the campaign. The Cavaliers host Golden City (Golden City, MO) to confront the Eagles in a Ozark 7 challenge on Thursday, January 27. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 12-7. Golden City won 64-39 in their recent league challenge against Exeter (Exeter, MO)
Next up, the Eagles confront the Sheldon Panthers (Sheldon, MO) in a Golden Valley Vernon challenge, on Monday, January 31. Miami will attempt to improve on its 8-7 season record.