Nixa Eagles (Nixa, MO) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Neosho Wildcats (Neosho, MO), 77-51 in a league bout.

With the victory, Nixa upgrades its record to 20-3 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Carl Junction (Carl Junction, MO) to play the Bulldogs in a Central Ozarks bout on Tuesday, February 22. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a record of 3-18.

Next up, the Wildcats play the Ozark Tigers (Ozark, MO) in a Central Ozarks bout, on Thursday, February 24. Neosho will attempt to upgrade on its 16-8 season record. The Tigers come into the bout with a 18-7 record after their 52-51 league win over Republic (Republic, MO).