The Republic volleyball team couldn’t overcome a slow start, falling at Ozark in two games Tuesday.
Ozark won the first game easily, 25-13, before Republic came alive. In the second game, the two teams were tied several times, at 17, 19, and 20. Republic took a 22-20 lead, but Ozark won five straight points to clinch the victory.
Elle Aston had eight kills for Republic. Alex Botkin had 13 digs to lead the Lady Tigers, and Jordan Jones had 21 assists.
Ozark’s Meghan Stacy had eight kills, and Hannah Meadows had seven. Sydney Potts had 28 assists to lead all players for Ozark.
The win improves Ozark’s record to 11-2. Republic falls to 7-4-2.
Ozark’s JV team won 25-17, 25-21. The Ozark freshmen won 25-19, 25-19.
In Republic, the 8th grade Ozark team won 25-16, 25-12. The 7th grade Republic team won, 25-18, 25-21.
