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Throwback: 2012 Twin Titles

This year’s basketball tournament championships in the Pink & White Lady Classic and the Blue & Gold Tournament bring a similar season to mind. The last time it happened for Republic was in 2012.

The Tigers knocked off Parkview 34-27 for the Gold Division championship, wiinning their second consecutive championship in the area’s premiere holiday tournament. Canyon Smith made a three-pointer in the final minute to help the Tigers take charge.

“Coach told me to stay to the corner, and everybody keep calm,” Smith said. “I just got the ball and it went in.”

See the full game story here.

The Lady Tigers won the White Division championship with a 65-51 victory over Branson in the championship game. Two players made early contributions off the bench to get things rolling — Micah Mansker and Michayla Shanks each hit three-pointers to give Republic an early lead, and they built on that.

Alice Heinzler and Sarah Kreul each finished with 17 points. Alex Botkin also finished in double figures with 11.

See the full game story here.