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Joplin Girls Break 17-Year Drought
9 Jan
Summary
- Joplin's girls basketball team achieved its first winning record in January in 17 years.
- The Eagles secured their fourth consecutive victory with a dominant 49-18 win.
- Three players scored in double digits, led by Alissa Owens with 18 points.
Joplin High School's girls basketball team has achieved a significant milestone, marking their first winning record in January in 17 years. This historic success was cemented with their fourth consecutive victory on Tuesday night, a decisive 49-18 win against Springfield Central High School.
Head coach Brad Cox motivated his team by highlighting the 17-year drought, a number crossed off after the game. The Eagles' impressive four-game winning streak has seen them outscore opponents by an average of 27.5 points. Key players Alissa Owens, Solei Parker, and Payton Cunningham led the scoring, with Owens pouring in 18 points, Parker adding 12, and Cunningham contributing 11.
The Eagles, now with a 6-5 record, are set to face Carl Junction High School next. This victory propels the Joplin program forward, signifying a turning point after years of striving to reach this level of success in the early part of the year.
