Joplin Eagles (Joplin, MO) fans went home in high spirits Monday as they saw their football team achieve victory over the visiting Neosho Wildcats (Neosho, MO), 38-27 in a non-league battle.

With the win, Joplin improves its record to 1-1 on the season. The Eagles host Willard (Willard, MO) to play the Tigers in a non-league battle on Monday, October 21. The Tigers go into the battle with a record of 0-2. Willard lost 56-6 in their recent non-league battle against Webb City (Webb City, MO)

The Wildcats now have a 0-1 record. They play next when they host Republic for a non-league battle on Monday, October 21. Neosho will play a Tigers team coming off a 30-8 non-league win over Webb City (Webb City, MO). The Tigers record now stands at 6-0.