Neosho suffered their biggest defeat since February 4th on Wednesday. They were beaten by the Nixa Eagles 71-37. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 244th, while the Eagles are ranked fifth).
Neosho's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kaiden Asberry, who posted 13 points and five boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Zach Forsythe, who put up four points.
Neosho has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 13 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-19 record this season. The win (which was Nixa's 15th in a row) raised their record to 20-1.
Neosho does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Nixa, it'll be a Battle of the Birds when Nixa Eagles face off against Glendale Falcons at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. They know how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past six contests -- so hopefully Glendale like a good challenge.
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