Republic and Lebanon were tied 9-9 after one quarter. But the Tigers outscored the Yellowjackets 35-12 over the next 16 minutes to pull away for a 55-33 win at home Monday night. Republic held Lebanon to 28% shooting from the field. The Tigers outscored Lebanon in the paint 38-16.
“We always try to keep people out of the paint…and make them hit contested, tough shots, then box out,” says coach Trevyor Fisher. “They didn’t get a whole lot of transition (points), which we were worried about, and they missed some shots that could have gone in.”
The second quarter was the biggest offensive quarter of the night for Republic. They scored 19 points while allowing only eight, and they led 28-17 at the half.
In the third quarter, Republic clamped down on defense, allowing only four points while scoring 16.
Treydon Rackley scored 17 points to lead Republic. Cameron Doke also scored in double figures with 11 points–nine of them in the second half.
Devon Ward scored eight points. Tristan Ollar and Mitch Coiner each had seven. Ty Stevens and Jeremy Geiger scored two each, and Zach Branstetter had one.
Lebanon falls to 2-6. Republic is 8-3. The Tigers have won eight of their last nine games. They host state-ranked Bolivar (#2 Class 4), winners of the Blue & Gold Tournament, Thursday night.
