The Republic boys will be the #1 seed in the Blue Division at the 71st annual Blue & Gold Tournament. The Tigers open the tournament the morning after Christmas, playing Mount Vernon at 11 am on December 26 at Hammons Student Center.
They’ll face either Crane (#8) or unseeded Marshfield in their second-round game. Whether they win or lose their opener, they’ll play at 9:30 am on December 27.
Seeds in the Blue Division:
1. Republic
2. Glendale
3. Hartville
4. Parkview
5. Clever
6. Springfield Catholic
7. Mansfield
8. Crane
Nixa is the #1 seed in the Gold Division, followed by Bolivar (2), Mountain Grove (3), and Ozark (4).
Lady Tigers Seeded 5th at Pink & White
The Lady Tigers will begin the Pink & White Lady Classic as a #5 seed in the Pink Division. They open with a game against Bolivar at 12:30 on December 27 at Weiser Gymnasium. Win or lose, they’ll play their second-round game at 11:00 am on December 28. Republic will meet either Mercer County (#4) or Miller in the second round.
Seeds in the Pink Division:
1. Argyle
2. Strafford
3. Ozark
4. Mercer County
5. Republic
6. Rogersville
7. West Plains
8. Spokane
North Little Rock is the #1 seed in the White Division, followed by Kickapoo (2), Skyline (3), and Columbia Rock Bridge (4).