Between its length, depth and a yeoman's defensive approach, Nixa has the means to flummox much of its opposition.
Just ask defending Class 5 state champion West Plains, which fell to the high-octane Eagles for the second time in two weeks Thursday.
University of Tennessee Martin-bound forward Norah Clark had 14 points to lead third-seeded Nixa past the No. 2 seed Zizzers 61-47 in the Pink Division semifinals at the O'Reilly Event Center.
The Eagles (10-1), who haven't won the Pink and White Lady Classic title since 2002, will face Arkansas power Greenwood in Friday's 4 p.