JOPLIN, MO — The Joplin Eagles welcomed 4-1 Republic into Junge Stadium for a matchup with postseason implications, eventually falling to the Tigers, 35-0.
The offense of Joplin with star quarterback Trenton McCadney tried to get things going but the defense of Republic proved to be fierce, forcing the Eagles to punt on three straight offensive drives.
Republic would also punish the Eagles with their hurry up offense and run game, scoring three rushing touchdowns in just two quarters of play…