Joplin wins district quarterfinal matchup against Republic

WATCH: Joplin beats Republic 63-53 to advance to the district semifinal. All Wright and Terrance Gibson both drop 18. Always Wright adds 13. Joplin will face the number one seed, Nixa, in the semifinal round. That game is set for Wednesday at 6pm at Joplin High School.

Five Joplin athletes sign to play at the college level

JOPLIN, Mo. – Five Joplin athletes sign letters of intent on Wednesday. Individual interviews below.

Camryn Ledford – Arizona track and field

Jett Steele – Missouri Southern football

Stone Karcher – Missouri S&T football

Korey Read – Missouri S&T football

Robert Kelly – Missouri Baptist football 

Gibson game-winner lifts Joplin over Carthage in COC showdown

CARTHAGE, Mo. – (WATCH) Terrance Gibson’s game-winner lifts Joplin to a 46-45 win over Carthage Tuesday night.

Gibson finishes with 16 points to lead the Eagles, while Always Wright adds 13. Clay Kinder Scores a team-high 17 points for Carthage.

School cancellation list, Joplin Schools called parents

JOPLIN REGION — Many schools are cancelling for Wednesday with the forecast calling for hazardous road conditions.

[CANCELLATION LIST]

Joplin Schools automated calling system let parents know about 6 p.m. that school is cancelled and could be the rest of the week.

“Good evening Eagle Nation. Due to the chance of severe weather forecasted for tomorrow and potentially dangerous road conditions to follow. In an abundance of caution Joplin Schools will be closed. Stay tuned for updated weather conditions this week.”

Click here for the list of cancellations that is continually updating here on KOAM News Now.

Joplin shocks Webb City in comeback win for Kaminsky Classic championship

WATCH: Joplin comes from behind to beat Webb City 55-52 in the Kaminsky Classic championship game. Always Wright leads the team with 24 points. All Wright follows with 18. Both, are named to the all-tournament team.

The game was a rematch of last year’s title game in which the Cardinals came out on top.

Webb City and Joplin meet again on Tuesday.

Wright brothers combine for 58; Joplin advances to Kaminsky Classic championship

JOPLIN, Mo. – (WATCH) Joplin tops Francis Howell 69-60 Friday night to move on to the Kaminsky Classic championship game at Joplin High School.

All Wright scores 35 points for the Eagles, including 14 in the 3rd quarter. Always Wright adds 23 for Joplin.

Wright, Gibson lead Joplin over Jeff City in Kaminsky Classic opener

JOPLIN, Mo. – (WATCH) Joplin tops Jefferson City 70-64 Thursday night in the first round of the Kaminsky Classic at Joplin High School.

Always Wright scores a game-high 23 points for Joplin to go along with 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Terrance Gibson posted a double-double for the Eagles with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

All Wright (14 pts) and Bruce Wilbert (12 pts) were also in double figures for Joplin.

The Eagles advance to face Francis Howell in the tournament semifinals Friday night.