Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Nixa Eagles (Nixa, MO) and the visiting Joplin Eagles (Joplin, MO), saw Nixa's basketball squad wallop Joplin by a tally of 80-54.

With the victory, Nixa improves its record to 19-0 on the campaign. The Eagles host Republic (Republic, MO) to confront the Tigers in a Central Ozarks challenge on Tuesday, February 7. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 13-1. Republic won 70-64 in their recent league challenge against Carthage (Carthage, MO)

Next up, the Eagles confront the Neosho Wildcats (Neosho, MO) in a Central Ozarks challenge, on Tuesday, February 7. Joplin will attempt to improve on its 6-6 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 16-4 record after their 86-43 league win over Branson (Branson, MO).