Joplin cruises past East Newton for second win of the season Local Sports by: Bailey Harbit Posted: Nov 23, 2020 / 09:08 PM CST / Updated: Nov 23, 2020 / 10:52 PM CST JOPLIN, Mo. — The Joplin girls basketball team picked up their second win of the season Monday, cruising past East Newton 46-28 at home. The Lady Eagles will be back in action next week as part of the Carl Junction Classic.