Wrestler Jake Laswell will have a plaque hanging alongside all of Republic’s other All-State athletes. Coach Jerry Morton presented Laswell with a plaque at Republic’s last home basketball game, honoring him for his all-state finish at the state wrestling tournament in 2012. Laswell was runner-up in his 182-pound weight class.
Laswell qualified for the state tournament his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons. He racked up 159 varsity wins during his career.
As a senior, Laswell’s record was 49-5. He won titles at the Bolivar Tournament, the Republic Tournament, and the Kinloch Holiday Classic in Springfield.
Laswell was also a three-year starter for the football Tigers, playing both linebacker and running back. He was an all-conference linebacker twice.
