The Republic Tigers had a big weekend at the district wrestling tournament at Carthage. The Tigers qualified five wrestlers for the state tournament next week. Wrestlers must finish in the top four to advance to state.
Cody Sandridge took 4th place in the 126-pound division, falling to Brad Watson of Rolla in the 3rd place match.
Dustin Eby placed 4th at 145 pounds. He lost in the 3rd place match, as well, to Sam Williams of Neosho.
Kerik Crouse was a runner-up at 160 pounds. He lost in the championship match to James Townsend of Neosho.
In the 182-pound division, Jake Laswell finished 2nd. He also advanced to the finals, suffering his first loss of the tournament to Jonathon Inman of Branson.
Lance Gregory finished 3rd at 285 pounds. He won his 3rd place match against Logan Bauer of Glendale.
All five Tigers will be in action Thursday in Columbia when the state tournament begins at Mizzou Arena.
