The Republic Lady Tigers used a big 4th quarter to secure a 61-50 victory over Carl Junction on the road. Republic led 35-32 at the end of the 3rd quarter, before exploding for 26 points in the final period.
Republic had a balanced attack offensively, with three players scoring in double figures. Kayce Duvall led the way with 15 points. Payton Rayl had 13, and Jayme Sifferman added 12. Carlie Campbell and Courtney Gardner added eight points apiece.
Republic improved to 5-1. Their next game is Monday night against Kickapoo. It will be the final high school game ever played in the current gym.