Sara Marcotte headed home the game-winner on a corner kick from Sierra Casagrand, as Republic beat Carl Junction 2-1 Thursday in overtime.
The Lady Tigers trailed most of the game on a cold, wet night in Carl Junction. The Bulldogs scored a first-half goal, and tried to make it stand up, but Marcotte evened the score late on a penalty kick to make the score 1-1. Neither team could break the tie in regulation, forcing the extra period.
The win is especially important because it sets up Republic to take the top seed in district play. Carl Junction, Marshfield, Rogersville and Hillcrest also compete in District 11.