Republic Wrestlers Pin Down 2nd Place at Home Tournament

The Republic wrestlers finished second in the 12-team Republic Invitational Saturday, behind champion Willard. Willard scored 286 points. Republic finished with 260.5, and Parkview captured third place with 194.

Three Republic Tigers were champions of their division. Dustin Eby was the winner in the 125-pound bracket. Kyle Campbell won the 135-pound division. And Jake Laswell was champion at 171 pounds.

Among other Republic wrestlers:

Tanner Willis of Republic finished 4th in the 112-pound bracket.
Travis Thomas finished 3rd at 119.
Dillon McClarnon finished 4th in the 130-pound division.
Cody Neher was 4th in the 145-pound B bracket.
Kerik Crouse finished 2nd at 152 pounds.
Hayden Puckett finished 3rd at 189 pounds.
Michael Rose was 2nd in the 215-pound B bracket.
Lance Gregory finished 2nd in the 285-pound bracket.

Overall Standings
1. Willard 286.0
2. Republic 260.5
3. Parkview 194.0
4. Kickapoo 188.5
5. Logan-Rogersville 169.0
6. Central 158.0
7. Hillcrest 137.0
8. Marshfield 128.0
9. Buffalo 103.5
10. Nixa 71.0
11. Ozark 45.0
12. Rolla 13.0