Missouri High School Basketball - Purdy sneaks past Jefferson Independent Day
December 12, 2024: Joplin, MO 64801
The Purdy Eagles (Purdy, MO) basketball edged the host Jefferson Independent Day Cavaliers (Joplin, MO), 24-21 in Thursday's non-league bout.
The Eagles now possess a 2-0 record. They play next when they host Sheldon for a non-league bout on Monday, December 16. Purdy will play a Panthers team coming off a 40-33 league win over Bronaugh (Bronaugh, MO). The Panthers record now stands at 3-3.
With the loss, Jefferson Independent Day falls to 1-4 on the campaign. The Cavaliers host Lockwood (Lockwood, MO) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Monday, December 16. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 3-2. Lockwood lost 56-55 in their recent non-league bout against Jasper (Jasper, MO)