The Republic Tigers soccer program is finally off the ground.

Coach Kurt Thompson talked briefly after the game about Republic’s 27-13 loss to Nixa.

Football Coach Kurt Thompson is happy with his team’s season-opening win over Willard, but he knows the Tigers will face a tougher task this week when Nixa comes to town. I talked to him about what Republic needs to do to knock off the Eagles.

The Republic Lady Tigers left no doubt about who’s in charge at their new ballpark. Republic scored in every inning, and destroyed Monett 16-1 in their inaugural game at the new park.

After the win over Willard to open the season, coach Kurt Thompson talked about his impressions of his team’s first game.

The Republic Lady Tigers softball team handed coach Mike Thorne his 300th career win Tuesday, with a season-opening 7-0 victory over Cassville.

Girls tennis coach Eric Hanson has a lot of contributors from last year’s team returning for 2010. I talked to him about his expectations for the season. Want weekly reminders of upcoming sports events? Sign up for the Republic Tiger Sports weekly email newsletter.

The Tigers got their first look at live competition during their annual 4-team jamboree in Camdenton Friday. Republic, Camdenton, Marshfield and Eldon participated. Afterwards, I talked to coach Kurt Thompson about his impressions.

The Lady Tigers volleyball team is coming off two straight seasons with state quarterfinal appearances. Coach Katie Kreimer wants to take this year’s team even further.  I talked to her about what’s in store for 2010.

Football coach Kurt Thompson goes into his 4th season as head coach as Republic with experience up front, on both sides of the ball — and with more players than he’s ever had on the roster.  We talked this week about what questions remain with a little over two weeks until the season opener.