Missouri High School Basketball - Pierce City can't get by New Heights Christian Academy
December 6, 2025: Pierce City, MO 65723
New Heights Christian Academy Cougars (Joplin, MO) supporters left the game happy Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Pierce City Eagles (Pierce City, MO), 49-43 in a non-league match.
With the victory, New Heights Christian Academy advances its record to 4-1 on the year. The Cougars travel to Southeast (Cherokee, KS) to meet the Lancers in a non-league match on Monday, December 8. The Lancers enter the match with a record of 1-0. Southeast won 61-52 in their recent league match against Crest (Colony, KS)
The Eagles now own a 1-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to McAuley Catholic for a non-league match on Tuesday, December 9. Pierce City will meet a Warriors squad coming off a 46-22 non-league win over Liberal (Liberal, MO). The Warriors record now stands at 1-0.