Both the Tigers and Lady Tigers are the #1 seed in their district tournaments to be held next week at Joplin. Both Republic teams will get a bye in the first round of the five-team tournament, then open play against the winner of the game between the #4 and #5 seeds.
The Lady Tigers (21-1) open district play with a semifinal game on Monday, February 29, at 6 pm. They’ll play either 4th-seeded Willard (4-18) or 5th-seeded Joplin (2-22).
The Tigers (19-5) will meet #4 seed Neosho (8-16) or #5 seed Joplin (3-21) in the semifinals on Tuesday, March 1, at 6 pm.
Both the boys and girls district championship games are scheduled for Thursday, March 3. The girls will begin at 6 pm with the boys to follow. If the Lady Tigers win the semifinal, they will meet #2 Nixa (13-10) or #3 Neosho (11-12) in the championship game. If the Tigers win their semifinal, they’ll take on #2 Nixa (19-5) or #3 Willard (8-16).
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