If Joplin was riding high fresh off their 3-0 takedown of New Heights Christian Academy on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Eagles lost 5-0 to the Carthage Tigers on Thursday. Joplin have struggled against Carthage recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Joplin's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Carthage, their win bumped their record up to 5-0.
Coincidentally, Joplin and Carthage will both be playing Central the next time they take the pitch. The Tigers will head out to face the Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Eagles will host them at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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