The Nixa girls basketball program enjoyed another successful campaign last year.

The Eagles finished with an 18-10 record, falling to Kickapoo in the district championship.

Heading into her fourth season at the helm, veteran head coach Jenny Talbert will look to build on last season's momentum with a roster eager to compete.

"I feel like going into the season we had high expectations, but we also knew we had graduated a bunch of pieces so it might take a bit to get in our groove," Talbert said. "Really proud of the girls and how they dug into their role and did what was best for the team.

"We don't have a ton of returners from last season, but I do think getting to the district championship game the last two seasons has been good for them. They have the taste and know what it will take to get the championship and know that they don't want that feeling of losing again."

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