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Izaiah Hull’s rushing yards against Neosho set the tone for Republic’s dominant ground attack in their 40-0 victory. The junior fullback averaged 9.1 yards on his 13 carries, including a career-long 67-yard burst in the second quarter that set up a Tigers touchdown. Hull’s performance highlighted a night where Republic controlled the clock and the line of scrimmage.
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Republic’s total rushing yards against Neosho came from a balanced attack that saw six different players gain 20 or more yards on the ground. The Tigers’ commitment to the run game allowed them to control possession, running 63 offensive plays compared to just 24 for Neosho.
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The number of seniors honored in Republic volleyball’s final home match represents a group that left their mark on the program. Adison Gibbs, Reese Frey, Kaylee Cornelsen, and Nevaeh Ghan drew praise from coach Allison Davis. “They’re great kids, they’re great athletes, and what they’ve brought to our volleyball program has been amazing.”
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Republic Softball’s offensive explosion in their revenge victory over Ozark showed how far they’d come since their earlier meeting. After being shut out by Ozark earlier in the season, the Lady Tigers scored steadily throughout the game – two in the second, three in the third, two in the fourth, and five in the sixth – to enforce the run rule in their 12-0 district semifinal win.
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Kara Goeke’s eight strikeouts in Republic’s 12-0 win over Ozark highlighted her complete-game shutout performance. The dominant pitching effort, allowing just two hits and one walk, helped avenge an earlier 10-0 loss to Ozark.
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Republic soccer’s second-half scoring burst of three goals against Kickapoo turned a scoreless match into a convincing victory. Goals from Elijah Phiri, Mason Tackett, and Caleb Miclea within a 35-minute span secured the win.
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Koal Williams’ seven saves in Republic’s soccer victory over Kickapoo preserved the shutout despite facing significant pressure, as evidenced by Kickapoo’s 9-2 advantage in corner kicks.
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Will Payne’s time in the COC Cross Country Championship earned him seventh place overall and led Republic to a fifth-place team finish in the conference’s western division. His sub-17-minute performance set the pace for the Tigers.
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Gracie Troester’s winning time in the junior varsity race at the COC Cross Country Championship was particularly notable because it would have placed third in the varsity competition, suggesting a strong return from injury for the Republic runner.