The Republic Tiger soccer team opened up their 2011 season Tuesday with a 4-1 loss on the road at Monett. The Tigers trailed 3-0 at halftime, but junior forward Riley Close got the Tigers within two goals after scoring six minutes into the second half.
The Cubs were able to answer with a goal one minute later, and that would turn out to be the final goal of the night.
Republic junior varsity lost 6-0.
Next soccer match will be September 1 at home versus New Covenant Academy at 4:30.
