Republic got 21 points from sophomore Canyon Smith and beat Rogersville 70-55 Saturday, to take 3rd place at the Republic Invitational Tournament. Smith hit five 3-pointers in the first half, and six for the game.
The Tigers led 28-21 at halftime. Smith’s big first half helped pick up the slack as Rogersville’s defense shut down senior Nick Yocum, holding him scoreless before the break. Yocum scored 13 in the 2nd half.
Jake Fletcher added 13 for the Tigers. Cody Geiger had 10, and Grant Hancock scored 8.
Republic improves to 2-1. Rogersville drops to 1-2.
