The Republic Tigers had three players score in double figures as they picked up a non-conference win over Marshfield at home Friday, 67-56.
Cody Geiger scored 16 points to lead Republic. Marcus Miller scored 15, and Jake Fletcher added 14 points.
The Tigers used tough defense to build an early lead. They held the Blue Jays to just seven points in the first quarter, and led 18-7 after one. Canyon Smith hit a couple of three-pointers to get things going for the Tigers offensively.
By halftime, Republic had built its lead to 41-26, as Fletcher scored ten points in the period. Geiger led the Tigers with 11 points in the first half.
Marshfield’s defense stiffened in the second half, holding the Tigers to 26 points after the break, but the Blue Jays were unable to overcome their halftime deficit.
Republic improves to 13-1 this season.
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