Five Republic wrestlers moved into the semifinal round with two victories at the district tournament in Carthage Friday night. Dustin Eby, Kerik Crouse, Jake Laswell, Hayden Puckett and Lance Gregory all won their opening two matches. The other Tiger wrestlers are in wrestlebacks.
Here are the semifinal matches facing Republic wrestlers Saturday:
Sophomore Dustin Eby 145 (38-11) vs Senior Michael Cuthbertson of Branson (37-5)
Junior Kerik Crouse 160 (31-12) vs So. Nick Brown of Lebanon (21-10)
Senior Jake Laswell 182 (44-3) vs. Senior Garrett Fletchall (32-8) of Willard
Senior Hayden Puckett 195 (20-15) vs Senior Jesse Ruark (28-6) of Willard
Senior Lance Gregory 285 (16-10) vs Senior Jacob Wall (28-9) of Carl Junction