Rolla vs. Springfield Central
Thursday Dec. 11 — 4:00 p.m.
Rolla finished 23–6 last season and placed third at last year’s Republic Invitational.
Springfield Central finished 17–10 and went 2–1 in last year’s tournament, beating West Memphis Christian and Ozark before falling to Republic in the title game.
Ozark vs. Park Hill South
Thursday Dec. 11 — 5:30 p.m.
Ozark was 14–13 last season. In last year’s Republic Invitational, they beat Liberty but lost to Central in overtime and Rolla.
Park Hill South went 10–16 and finished 1–2 in last year’s event. They lost to Rolla and Liberty and beat Capital City.
Republic vs. Olathe West
Thursday Dec. 11 — 7:00 p.m.
Republic is the defending champion after beating Central 65–63 in last year’s final.
Olathe West finished 11–10 last year and is making its first appearance in the Republic Invitational.
Capital City vs. Liberty
Thursday Dec. 11 — 8:30 p.m.
Capital City went 10–17 last season. They beat West Memphis Christian and lost to Republic and Park Hill South in last year’s tournament.
Liberty finished 13–14 and went 1–2 in the event, losing to Ozark before beating West Memphis Christian and Park Hill South.
Tournament Schedule
Consolation — Friday, Dec. 12
Rolla/Central loser vs. Ozark/Park Hill South loser — 4:00 p.m.
Republic/Olathe West loser vs. Capital City/Liberty loser — 5:30 p.m.
Semifinals — Friday, Dec. 12
Republic/Olathe West winner vs. Capital City/Liberty winner — 7:00 p.m.
Rolla/Central winner vs. Ozark/Park Hill South winner — 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 13
7th Place — 11:00 a.m.
5th Place — 12:30 p.m.
3rd Place — 2:00 p.m.
Championship — 3:30 p.m.
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