The Joplin Eagles softball squad (Joplin, MO), was edged 3-2 in Tuesday's league contest with the host Republic Tigers (Republic, MO)

With the triumph, Republic improves its record to 14-8 on the year. The Tigers host Kickapoo (Springfield, MO) to face the Chiefs in a non-league contest on Thursday, October 3. The Chiefs enter the contest with a record of 18-4. Kickapoo won 15-0 in their recent non-league contest against Waynesville (Waynesville, MO)

The Eagles now hold a 12-13 record. They play next when they host Carthage for a Class 4 District 12 contest on Thursday, October 3. Joplin will face a Tigers squad coming off a 1-0 league loss to Neosho (Neosho, MO). The Tigers record now stands at 18-6.