Carl Junction hadn't done well against Joplin recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Carl Junction Bulldogs managed a 53-47 win over the Joplin Eagles. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 78-76 last Thursday.
Carl Junction now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Joplin, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Carl Junction will be taking part in a tournament against Benton at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Joplin and Boonville will round out the year against one another at on December 28th.
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