Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Joplin Eagles (Joplin, MO) and the visiting Monett Cubs (Monett, MO), saw Joplin's basketball squad overcome Monett by a tally of 36-28.

With the victory, Joplin improves its record to 1-6 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Central (Springfield, MO) to confront the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 21. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 0-3. Central lost 52-33 in their recent non-league challenge against Springfield Catholic (Springfield, MO)

Next up, the Cubs confront the East Newton Patriots (Granby, MO) in a Big 8 challenge, on Thursday, December 21. Monett will attempt to improve on its 5-3 season record. The Patriots come into the challenge with a 2-5 record after their 55-30 league loss to Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, MO).