Republic’s win the Blue & Gold Tournament jumped them to #4 in the Class 4 state rankings compiled by the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association and MoSports.com. The Tigers (9-1) previously had been ranked 7th. Sikeston, St. Joseph Lafayette, and Duchesne are in the top three spots.
The Lady Tigers (9-0) remained at #2 in the girls rankings after capturing the Pink & White Lady Classic title last week. Republic has been ranked second all year, behind Incarnate Word (10-0).
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