Every week, we take a look at a few interesting statistics from our coverage of Republic athletics in a feature we call By the Numbers.
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3The number returning starters from last year’s state semifinals. Clara Fronabarger, Jade Kirby, and Delaney Smith will be back alongside a host of others who contributed.262The number of steals by the Lady Tigers before their Show-Me Showdown appearance last year. That’s more than 9 per game. If Republic matches or exceeds that total this season, it could be another fun ride for Lady Tigers fans.28%The percentage of 3-point field goals made by Republic last year. If the Lady Tigers can increase that this year with their many outside shooters, even by a small margin, defenses will have to spread out, leaving them more vulnerable to dribble penetration.9The number of Lady Tigers with varsity experience who return for another year. Also the current winning streak in COC play for Republic, after they swept the league without a loss last season.
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