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Joplin Eagles Softball Banner with Group of Softball players in a huddle

 

Joplin High School Softball was established in 1995. Since 2001, the team has claimed 12 conference titles, with the most recent victory in 2024.

Tryouts & Games
JHS hosts tryouts in August, marking the start of the fall season.  The purpose of tryouts is to select athletes for both Varsity and Junior Varsity teams through a process that includes skill drills—such as hitting, fielding, and pitching—along with conditioning tests and coach evaluations. JHS competes in the Class 5 District 7 within the Central Ozark Conference (division west). Home games are played at the Joplin High School Softball Complex, located on the south side of the high school at 2104 S. Indiana Ave, Joplin, MO.

 

Summer Camps and Activites

Summer activities are offered for incoming 9th -12th grades which includes practices, weights, tournaments, and scrimmages.  JHS players also assist with elementary and middle school camps. These bridges between older and younger players help develop future talent and strengthen community ties.

 

Paige Neal/Christina Freeman Invitational 

The Lady Eagles host the Paige Neal/Christina Freeman Softball Tournament in late August. The twelve-team tournament draws local teams as well as teams from the Kansas City and Columbia areas. The tournament is played on the softball fields at the Joplin Athletic Complex.

 

Summer Camps
Summer camp opportunities are offered for 9th – 12th grades. JHS players also assist with elementary and middle school camps.

Collage of female softball players from the Eagles team in various action poses including pitching, batting, fielding, and throwing, all wearing white uniforms with 'EAGLES' across the chest  

 

 

 

Tryout Information

  • Tryout Period: Monday, August 11 - Wednesday August 13
  • Time: 4pm-7:00pm each day or 6:00pm - 8:30 pm (heat)
  • Location:  JHS Softball Field
  • Required equipment:  Water Jug, Cleats/tennis shoes, glove, & bat if available
  • Dress:  Softball pants, Eagle T-shirt, socks, belt
  • Parent Meeting: Thursday, August 14 at 7:00 pm in the JHS Cafeteria
  • Twitter: @JHSEagle
  • Instagram: Joplineaglessoftball
  • Facebook: Joplin Eagles Softball 

 

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Meet the Coaches

Jaren Hulette

Head Coach

Jaren Hulette

JarenHulette@joplinschools.org

Peyton Archer

Assistant Coach

Peyton Archer

Lauren Fuller

Assistant Coach

Lauren Fuller

Softball player pitching
Softball player bunting
Softball player pitching
Sotball player sliding into 3rd base as defensive player applies a tag
Softball player preparing to throw a ball
Softball player preparing to throw a ball
Softball player preparing to throw a ball
Softball shortstop fielding ground ball and preparing to throw to 2nd baseman to get the runner out
Softball 3rd basemen catching the ball and preparing to throw back to pitcher
Softball player swinging at a pitch
Softball player running to first base.
Softball player swinging at a pitch
Softball team cheering for a home run at home plate
Softball player swinging at a pitch
3 softball players lined up for the national anthem with their hands on their heart and backs to the camera
Softball player swing bat with a Joplin softball catcher catching the ball
Softball centerfield player bent down to field a ground ball
Joplin 1st baseman stretching to reach a thrown ball to get the runner out.
Softball player on third base posing for a picture giving a peace sign with her helmet in her hand