It was a huge year for the Republic Tigers, so I thought it would be fun to look back on some of the top stories. I’ve put together a list of the biggest stories of the year, and we’ll eventually vote on them to compile a Top 10 list. But first, I need your help. Check the list, and make sure I haven’t missed anything obvious before I put together the poll and start the voting! If you think of another story, please add it in the comments (or email me if you’re not on Facebook).
- Girls basketball state championship
- Softball coaches Thorne and Huson retire, Lee Dishman steps in
- The boys basketball team wins the Blue and Gold Tournament
- Gus Carter makes all-state football, Camry Cowan and Hayden Puckett Academic All-State honors
- Boys basketball coach Gary Stanfield steps down, replaced by Trevyor Fisher
- Five wrestlers go to state, and Jake Laswell finishes 2nd
- Volleyball team makes the state quarterfinals
- Girls soccer wins Republic’s 1st district title
- The 8th grade girls basketball team finishes 2nd straight undefeated season
- The Freshman Five go undefeated after losing their 6th player to injury
- Football team makes the playoffs
- Ryan Way and Sarah Kreul qualify for state track, Way makes all-state
- Girls basketball coach Kris Flood named Class 4 Missouri Coach of the Year
- Baseball coach Howard Quigley earns 400th career win
- Dylan Bekemeier wins a golf state championship
- Nick Yocum becomes 2-time all-stater
- Sarah Kreul becomes a 3-sport all-state performer: volleyball, basketball and track
- Girls tennis advances to the state quarterfinals, Samantha Minor advances to state
- Ryan Way earns 1st team all-state cross-country honors
- Lady Tigers soccer teams raise $7,700 for Autism Speaks