The 21st annual Paige Neal/Christina Freeman Softball Tournament got underway with 12 teams — including four from the area — battling in pool play at the Joplin Athletic Complex.

The Joplin Eagles opened the tournament with an 8-4 loss to Park Hill South in pool play. Ella Watts led the Eagles at the plate after going 3-for-3 with a run and an RBI. ×

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