After the game, the Tigers honored their five seniors. Coach Curt Plotner praises their attitude when facing the changes he’s implemented since becoming head coach.
“These five guys have been great. It would have been easy for them to not buy in to the changes that we have made, but they bought in and set a great example for all of the younger guys,” Plotner says. “I have been saying from day one that the change in our program involves everybody. Those guys laid the framework for any kind of success that we may have in the future. It has been a pleasure to mentor them, and I hope they know that I would do anything for them in the future.”
Austin Fahey was escorted by his parents, Mike and Leslie Akins. Austin is an outfielder and has played baseball at Republic for three years. Austin has a 3.6 GPA and plans to attend Missouri S&T and study Biomedical Engineering.
A.J. Calhoon was escorted by his parents, Jim and Kim Calhoon. A.J. is an infielder and pitcher for the Tigers and has played baseball at Republic for four years. He is also a member of the A+ Program and the National Honor Society. A.J. has a 3.9 GPA and plans to attend Three Rivers Community College to play baseball and is undecided what he will study.
Tim McWilliams was escorted by his parents, Michael and Lisa McWilliams. Tim is a pitcher for the Tigers and has played baseball at Republic for four years. He plans to attend Ozarks Technical Community College and study criminology.
Cameron Beck was escorted by his parents, Fred and Tina Beck. Cameron is a right fielder and pitcher for the Tigers and has played baseball at Republic for four years. He is also a member of the Republic football team, Fishing Club, and the A+ Program. Cameron plans to attend Ozarks Technical Community College and study Fire Science Technology.
Landin Sigman was escorted by his parents, Chad Sigman and Emily Sigman. Landin is a first baseman for the Tigers and has played baseball at Republic for four years. He is also a member of the Republic football team, the A+ Program, and National Honor Society. Landin has a 4.0 GPA and plans to attend Missouri State University. He is undecided on what he will study.
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