The Joplin Eagles held off the visiting Branson Pirates soccer team by a tally of 1-0 in Thursday's non-league game.

Next, the Eagles clash with the Pittsburg Dragons (Pittsburg, KS) in a non-league game, on Monday, April 21. Joplin will attempt to advance on its 4-5 season record. The Dragons come into the game with a 5-1 record after their 7-0 non-league win over Paola (Paola, KS).

The Pirates (5-3) will now prepare for their game against Hickman (Columbia, MO). The Kewpies come into the non-league game with a 3-2 record. In their last game, Hickman edged Glendale (Springfield, MO), 1-0, in a non-league game.