Nixa Eagles Head Coach Brock Blansit joins The Starting Lineup for an inside look at one of the area’s premier basketball programs. Fresh off a dominant start to the season, Blansit breaks down how Nixa continues to win at a high level, even without its top shooter, leaning on toughness, rebounding, and a roster built with multi-sport athletes who know how to compete.

The conversation goes beyond the box score as Blansit previews the historic 99th Nixa Invitational Tournament, outlining a stacked field, tough matchups, and what it takes to survive the grind. Add in stories about Nixa alumni thriving at the next level, a beloved throwback game, and behind-the-scenes traditions that make Nixa basketball special, and this is a must-listen for high school hoops fans across the Ozarks.

Nixa Eagles Head Coach Brock Blansit joins The Starting Lineup for an inside look at one of the area&rsquo;s premier basketball programs. Fresh off a dominant start to the season, Blansit breaks down how Nixa continues to win at a high level, even without its top shooter, leaning on toughness, rebounding, and a roster built with multi-sport athletes who know how to compete.
The conversation goes beyond the box score as Blansit previews the historic 99th Nixa Invitational Tournament, outlining a stacked field, tough matchups, and what it takes to survive the grind. Add in stories about Nixa alumni thriving at the next level, a beloved throwback game, and behind-the-scenes traditions that make Nixa basketball special, and this is a must-listen for high school hoops fans across the Ozarks.

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Welcome to the official 102.1 The Won &mdash; your all-access pass to local sports, expert picks, live betting odds, and real-time updates for the Springfield, MO area.
-Local Coverage, Local Voice &mdash; In-depth coverage of Springfield-area teams and sports stories you care about. -Live Sports Odds &amp; Boards &mdash; View real-time odds for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and more. -Pro Picks &amp; Betting Insights &mdash; Daily expert picks and analysis to help you level up your game. -On-Air Shows &amp; Podcasts &mdash; Stream live shows like VSiN Primetime, Keys to the Kingdom, and more. -Alerts &amp; News &mdash; Get notified on big games, breaking scores.