Republic hosts state-ranked Bolivar this Friday. Coach Kurt Thompson says the Tigers know they have to play better than they did against Nixa to have a chance against the Liberators. Bolivar brings an experienced — and much bigger — team to Republic for Week 2.
The Liberators are ranked 4th in the Class 4 state poll. They demolished Nevada, 41-7, in Week 1.
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