Hailey Johnson, Amanda Davis and Payton Appleberry have won All-State honors in softball. [Read more...]
Final Four Wrap-up: Interview with Mike Thorne
October 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Lady Tigers softball team finished fourth in the state. Hear what coach Mike Thorne had to say after a rough weekend in St. Joseph, and about his two graduating seniors, Hailey Johnson and Amanda Davis.
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Lady Tigers Fall to Platte County, Finish 4th
October 24, 2009 By 2 Comments
For the second day in a row, the Republic Lady Tigers struggled offensively, as they lost to Platte County 2-0 in the state third-place game. [Read more...]
Republic Softball Featured in News-Leader
October 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The News-Leader had a long article about the Lady Tigers softball team today, as they prepare for their quarterfinal game against Southern Boone County.
After Haley Johnson tied the state record for home runs (13) and drove in the second most runs (54) in state history last season, opposing softball teams adjusted, prudently pitching around the Republic High School senior as much as possible this fall.
AdvertisementTrouble is, Republic adjusted too, moving Johnson up to the leadoff spot and putting a couple of capable run-producers –senior Amanda Davis and sophomore Payton Appleberry –behind her to make other teams pay for dealing free-passes to Johnson.
Go read the whole thing here. The Lady Tigers play today at 4 p.m. in Ash Grove.
A tater for Tater
October 14, 2009 By 2 Comments
Senior Amanda “Tater” Davis had never hit a home run before, at any level. Until Wednesday. With Republic leading Carl Junction by one run in the top of the 6th inning, Davis hit a grand slam to break open the game and propel the Lady Tigers to a 6-1 sectional victory. [Read more...]
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Six Straight!
October 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Republic Lady Tigers are district softball champs for the sixth time in a row. They beat Reeds Spring 7-3 to capture the title at Bolivar Monday.
Hailey Johnson struck out 11 and reached base four times to lead Republic. She doubled to lead off the first, and that led to an unearned run that scored when Rachael Michaelis reached on an error later in the inning. Johnson also doubled in the second, setting up RBI hits by Amanda Davis and Payton Appleberry. The Lady Tigers led 4-0 after two innings.
Both offenses were quiet until the bottom of the sixth, when Republic scored three more insurance runs. A walk to Johnson, a groundout by Davis, and another hit by Appleberry put runners on first and third. Michaelis and Logan Keck followed with RBI hits, to make the score 7-0.
The game got interesting in the top of the 7th, thanks to some shaky defense by the Lady Tigers. Three singles and two infield errors made the score 7-3, and Reeds Spring had runners on first and third before Johnson struck out cleanup hitter Shailyn Brown to end the game.
Johnson and Appleberry each had two hits for Republic. They’ll play in the sectionals–the round of 16–Wednesday evening at Bolivar.
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Two Seniors Come Through
October 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment
On senior night, the softball team’s two seniors came through. Hailey Johnson and Amanda Davis each had big nights in a 10-0 victory over Glendale, before being honored by their teammates and coaches. The two seniors contributed three RBIs apiece, and Johnson pitched a shutout in their last game at Miller Park.
Payton Appleberry added a home run (watch the video) to break a personal 0-for-8 dry spell, and the Republic offense busted out of a collective slump heading into postseason play later this week.
After the game, the two seniors were honored for their contributions to the softball program, including their role in Republic’s first trip to the state semifinals last year. The Lady Tigers improve to 12-6 this season.
Check out the photo set from tonight, and listen to interviews with Coach Mike Thorne and seniors Hailey Johnson and Amanda Davis in the audio player at the bottom of this post.
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Softball Kicks ‘Poo, 15-1
September 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Republic used an eight-run second inning to blow past Kickapoo Tuesday, 15-1. The Lady Tigers scored two in the first, eight in the second, and five in the fourth, as they cruised to an easy victory.
Republic’s Hailey Johnson allowed just a single run, in the fourth inning. Kickapoo managed just one hit off Johnson.
Offensively, Amanda Davis led the way with two hits and four runs batted in. Johnson was 2-for-2 with three RBIs. Payton Appleberry and Carlie Campbell also had two hits for Republic. Every member of the starting lineup scored at least one run for the Lady Tigers — except Hailey Johnson, who was replaced by a courtesy runner when she reached base.
Ozark Comes from Behind for 5-3 Win
September 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Ozark used a 5-run inning to beat Republic 5-3 at Ozark Tuesday night. Republic led 3-0 when Ozark exploded for five runs in the bottom of the fourth to take the lead for good.
Republic outhit Ozark 6-4. Rachael Michaelis led the way for the Lady Tigers with two hits. Amanda Davis, Stephanie Eckhoff, Bre Hemphill and Lakin Ramsey had one hit apiece for Republic.
The loss drops Republic to 10-5 . Ozark improves to 13-5. Republic is back in action at home against Nixa Thursday night.
Softball Team Tops Neosho
September 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Republic softball team beat Neosho 5-1, behind another strong pitching performance by Hailey Johnson. The Lady Tigers fell behind 1-0 in the second inning, but scored three runs in the top of the third and never looked back. They added two insurance runs in the top of the sixth to put the game away.
Hailey Johnson pitched around four errors, and allowed just two hits by Neosho. She struck out two.
The Lady Tiger offense managed just six hits, but made the most of their limited scoring chances. Amanda Davis had a base hit, a run scored, and an RBI for Republic.
The Lady Tigers improve to 7-3 on the season.
