Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Joplin Eagles (Joplin, MO) and the host Kickapoo Chiefs (Springfield, MO), saw Joplin's basketball squad hold off Kickapoo by a tally of 64-60.

With the victory, Joplin improves its record to 11-5 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Carthage (Carthage, MO) to play the Tigers in a Central Ozarks challenge on Tuesday, February 4. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 9-8. Carthage won 74-59 in their recent non-league game against Harrisonville (Harrisonville, MO)

With the defeat, Kickapoo moves to 5-4 on the year. The Chiefs travel to Raytown South (Raytown, MO) to face the Cardinals in a non-league game on Saturday, February 1. The Cardinals enter the game with a record of 10-2. Raytown South won 62-22 in their recent league game against Winnetonka (Kansas City, MO)