Reese Finley had a season-high16 kills and 17 digs at Lebanon Tuesday night, and Republic beat a Lebanon team that came in with only four losses, winning 26-24, 25-15, 25-18.*
The win ended a three-match losing streak for the Lady Tigers. Republic lost to Bryant (Ark.), Staley, and Conway (Ark.) at the Springfield Classic on Saturday, and all three of those matches went to a third set. At Lebanon, Republic made sure the outcome didn’t come down to the wire.
Kate Mitchell had five blocks, Chloe Pullan had 25 assists and Rylee Vent served three aces to lead Republic in those categories.
Republic’s JV won in three sets, taking the last one 15-13, and the freshman team won 25-14, 25-8.
Republic is 11-9, and Lebanon is 11-5-4. The Lady Tigers host Nixa Thursday.
*Stats are unofficial
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