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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.
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The Republic Tigers dominated the 4th quarter, pulling away in a close game for a 69-49 win over Marshfield Friday night. The Tigers trailed 32-28 at halftime, but outscored the Blue Jays 22-13 in the 3rd quarter to take a 5-point lead. Republic turned it on in the final period, outscoring Marshfield 19-4, to account for the final 20-point margin.
Sophomore Nick Yocum led Republic with 18 points. Two other Tigers scored in double figures – Josh Morrow with 14 and Dylan Fletcher with 11.
Utah Findley scored 18 points to lead Marshfield.
The win improves Republic’s overall record to 10-3. They’re 2-1 in the Central Ozark Conference.
The Lady Tigers struggled with their shooting all day, and fell to Marshfield in the first round of the Pink and White Tournament, 57-47. [Read more...]
Here’s what I have for football results tonight:
The 7th grade boys had a big night against Marshfield. The A team won 20-6, and the B team won big, too (36-0?). Running back Zach Jester had a big night.
The freshman team lost to Waynesville 42-14.
UPDATE: The 8th grade teams both won at Marshfield last night. The A team won 20-0, and the B team won in a thriller, 12-6. They scored a touchdown as time expired.
