February 6, 2012

Volleyball Team Wins in Straight Sets

The Lady Tigers volleyball team cruised to a win at Neosho Tuesday night, 25-21 25-17. Jordan Jones had 25 assists and nine digs to lead Republic in both categories. Bri Goforth had eight kills to power the offense.

The victory evens Republic’s record at 7-7 this season. They’re 1-0 in Central Ozark Conference play with the victory.

The JV team also won in straight sets, 25-10 25-18.

Volleyball Team Falls to Glendale in 3

Two of the best volleyball teams in the area met at Republic High School Tuesday night, but Glendale knocked off Republic in 3 games, 22-25 25-21 25-20. [Read more...]

Post-Match Interview: Katie Kreimer

Republic recovered from a bad stretch in the second game to beat Carthage.  Coach Katie Kreimer talked afterwards about the win, and the big lift her team received from Bri Goforth in the second game.

Volleyball Lady Tigers Cruise Past Carthage

Elle_Aston_tipThe Lady Tigers volleyball team got seven kills from Nicole Hallam and beat Carthage in two games, 25-18 26-24.  Hallam added three blocks for Republic, as they won their second COC match of the week.

Jordan Jones had 20 assists, and Mallory Long had nine digs to lead the Lady Tigers.  And Bri Goforth gave Republic a lift off the bench to help the Lady Tigers overcome a 5-point deficit in the second game.

Taylor Smith had seven kills for Carthage in a losing cause.

The JV team played an even match with Carthage for two games, before pulling away for the victory in Game Three (25-17 19-25 25-12).  Bri Goforth led Republic with eight kills.  Sadie Stevens had 16 digs in a big defensive effort, and Sarah Kreul had 21 assists.  The JV improved to 15-2-1 this season.

The freshmen lost 24-26 13-25.