The Republic volleyball team returned to the win column with a 2-set victory over Neosho on the road in Central Ozark Conference play Thursday night, 25-16 25-20.
The Lady Tigers took the first set easily, but Neosho briefly took the lead at 16-15 in the second set. Republic reeled off five straight points from there to take control and eventually put the game away.
Taegan Thomas had a big game with nine kills to lead the Lady Tigers. Rylee Moseman had five aces to lead the team, and Bella Drennan racked up 23 assists.
Republic improves to 13-8. They’re 2-3 in the COC.
The Junior Varsity team won in straight sets, 25-11 25-14.