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Joplin Eagles Stun Springfield Catholic | Joplin News
Joplin Eagles pull off a jaw-dropping five-set thriller to upset undefeated Springfield Catholic, sealing the win 15-13 in a nail-biter that had fans on the edge. Senior Sarah Johnson led the charge with 22 kills and 15 digs, while junior setter Emily Davis dished out 45 assists. Sophomore libero Emily Smith anchored the defense with 20 digs. Despite standout efforts from Springfield’s Jessica Brown (18 kills, 12 digs) and setter Emily White (40 assists), the Fighting Irish fell short. The victory boosts Joplin to 10-2 and drops Springfield to 11-1 — a seismic shift in the standings. Up next…
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