The Republic volleyball team started its season with a win over Bentonville, Ark., in two sets (25-17, 26-24). The Lady Tigers trailed 19-23 in the second set before storming back with four straight points to tie it, and eventually seal the victory.
Sophomore setter Jordan Jones had 13 assists to lead Republic, and also contributed 12 digs. Elle Aston added 14 digs to lead the defense. And Rachel Nichols had six kills for the Lady Tigers. Nicole Hallam led the team with three aces and three blocks.
Republic’s JV won in three sets (24-26, 25-22, 25-21). The freshman team lost in three sets to Bentonville’s sophomore team (25-20, 23-25, 25-17).
Republic is back in action next Tuesday at Glendale.
