Republic’s volleyball program had a big night Thursday, dropping just one game in five matches from varsity down through 7th grade.
The varsity team used a strong attacking game to pick up its first COC victory of the season against Willard Thursday, 25-17, 25-18.
Elle Aston had seven kills to lead the Lady Tigers. Rachel Nichols contributed four service aces, and Jordan Jones had 15 assists. Shelby Patton led the defense with 13 digs.
For Willard, Brittany Van Nostrand had 23 digs. Rachael Wilmes had five kills in a losing cause.
Republic’s varsity team improves to 8-4-2.
The JV team won 18-25, 25-16, 25-16. They are 13-2-1 on the season.
The freshmen won 25-14, 25-14, improving their record to 9-1-2.
Both junior high teams won as well, defeating Marshfield at home in two games apiece. Both the 7th and 8th grade teams are 6-1.
