The unofficial box score read zero ties, zero lead changes, and zero things for Republic fans to cheer about in a 59-26 loss at Kickapoo on Tuesday night.
The Chiefs scored the first seven points and never let up, shooting 72 percent from two-point range. The Tigers shot 35 percent from the floor, while Kickapoo had a 62 percent success rate overall.
Republic managed just six first-quarter points and trailed 35-15 at the half. A three-point third quarter — one Slater Howard 3-pointer — left the Tigers down 49-18 heading to the fourth. Howard led Republic with nine points, all from beyond the arc on 3-of-6 shooting.
Kickapoo improved to 18-5 and the Tigers fell to 15-8. Republic is back in action at home against Carthage on Thursday.
Score by Quarters
Republic 6 9 3 8 — 26
Kickapoo 12 23 14 10 — 59
Republic Scoring
Slater Howard 9, Keiran Govan 5, Trenten Coleman 4, Brody Blades 3, Braxton Lundberg 2, AJ Uhl 2, Greyson Fleetwood 1
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