(Note: the story is updated below with all-district honors.)
The Republic Lady Tigers won the Central Ozark Conference without losing a game all season, and the post-season honors reflect that dominance. The Lady Tigers placed three players on the All-COC 1st Team, including conference Player of the Year Rachel Rook.
Rook pitched 176 innings this season, with an earned run average of 0.96. She struck out 323 batters–the eighth highest single-season strikeout total in state history.
Rook is joined on the first team by shortstop Kami Holt and third baseman Lauren Strobel. Holt and Rook were both unanimous selections.
Holt hit .398 with eight home runs. Strobel hit .421 with five home runs and a team-leading 13 doubles.
On the second team, center fielder Caty Eby won all-conference honors. Eby hit .421 and had an on-base percentage of .467. She led the team with 13 stolen bases.
Catcher Emily Hall right fielder Sydney Phillips were honorable mention selections. Hall got on base at a .419 clip and had a slugging percentage of .582. Phillips hit .312 and had an on-base percentage of .426
Republic ended its season with a loss to Joplin in the district championship game, wrapping up with a record of 26-3 overall.
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Several Lady Tigers were also named to the Class 4 District 12 All-District team. Emily Hall, Rook, Strobel, Eby, and Holt were named to the first team. Phillips was named to the second team.
