The Joplin Eagles basketball team (Joplin, MO), was toppled 75-58 in Friday's league battle with the host Kickapoo Chiefs (Springfield, MO)

The Chiefs now possess a 17-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Logan-Rogersville for a non-league battle on Saturday, February 15. Kickapoo will confront a Wildcats team coming off a 60-32 league win over Reeds Spring (Reeds Spring, MO). The Wildcats record now stands at 10-6.

The Eagles (8-9) will now prepare for their battle against Glendale (Springfield, MO). The Falcons come into the Ozarks battle with a 10-10 record. In their last battle, Glendale beat Parkview (Springfield, MO), 46-44, in a league battle.