Midway through the second game, it looked like Kickapoo would romp past Republic in an easy victory on the Tigers’ home floor. But Republic rallied to even the match, before falling in the final game, 25-19. (Listen to Coach Katie Kreimer’s postgame comments below.)
After losing Game One 25-22, the Lady Tigers fell behind early in the second. But trailing 11-17, they rallied to tie the game at 19. They fell behind again 21-23, but won five of the next six points to take a 26-24 victory, and even the match at one game apiece.
In Game Three, Republic fell behind early again, and this time, they couldn’t close the gap, falling 19-25.
Alex Botkin led Republic with 14 kills, and Mallory Long had 21 digs. Jordan Jones led the Lady Tigers with 37 assists.
Republic had won both the freshman and JV matches. The freshmen won 25-10, 25-12. And the JV won 9-25, 25-18, 25-13.
The volleyball team is home again Thursday against Stockton for a JV/Varsity match. The JV match begins at 6 o’clock.
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