Joplin lost a heartbreaker to Willard when they met back in May of 2024, and they left with a heavy heart again on Tuesday. The Eagles came up short against the Tigers, falling 11-1. The Eagles have struggled against the Tigers recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Joplin's defeat dropped their record down to 12-10. As for Willard, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine games. That's provided a nice bump to their 24-6 record this season.
Joplin will head out to face off against Parkview at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Willard, they will welcome Hillcrest at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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