Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Willard Tigers (Willard, MO) and the visiting Joplin Eagles (Joplin, MO), saw Willard's basketball squad overcome Joplin by a tally of 74-63.

With the victory, Willard improves its record to 14-6 on the campaign. The Tigers host Nixa (Nixa, MO) to confront the Eagles in a Central Ozarks challenge on Tuesday, February 13. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 16-5.

Next up, the Eagles confront the Webb City Cardinals (Webb City, MO) in a Central Ozarks challenge, on Tuesday, February 13. Joplin will attempt to improve on its 5-19 season record. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a 16-5 record after their 77-65 league win over Republic (Republic, MO).