The Lady Tigers volleyball team earned 3rd place at the Grand Slam Tournament Saturday in Ozark. Republic won the 3rd place match over Kirkwood 25-18 25-23 to wrap up a long day of competition.
The Lady Tigers started slowly in pool play, losing two sets to Carl Junction, 25-18 25-14. They turned it around with a two-set victories over Oakville (25-16 25-20) and Winona (25-20 25-23).
In the semifinals, Republic dropped a match to Ozark for the second time this week, losing 25-12 25-20. They rebounded for the victory in the 3rd place match.
Republic’s overall record is 19-10-1. They’ll look for their 20th win of the season at home against Webb City on Senior Night.
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