State-ranked Kickapoo Squeaks by Republic

The Republic Lady Tigers pushed state-ranked Kickapoo to the limit Tuesday, before falling in three games, 20-25 25-20 22-25.

Republic fell behind early, then clawed back to tie up the first game, before losing by five. The Lady Tigers tied the match at a game apiece before falling in a very close third game. Neither team led by more than three points down the stretch.

Lexi Birlew led the Lady Tigers with nine kills. Briana Goforth had 15 digs and Sarah Kreul had 31 assists for the Lady Tigers. Nicole Hallam added four aces for Republic, who falls to 4-2.