Nick Yocum scored 20 points to lead the Republic Tigers past Central at The Pit in Springfield Thursday, 61-40. Ryan Mathis added 17 points in his first game back from an injury.
The Tigers used a big 2nd quarter to fuel their win, outscoring Central 21-7 during the period.
The Bulldogs got 12 points from Jacob Hurlich.
Republic’s JV team won 61-29.
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