Republic won all but one of its matches in a dual win over Springfield Central. Five Tigers – Wyatt George, Dominick Famiano, Michael Bailey, Jonathan O’Connell, and Connor Sandridge – won by pins. Two Republic wrestlers are still unbeaten on the season. George and O’Connell are returning state medalists. Senior
The Republic wrestlers hit the mats for the first time this season at Waynesville.
Two unfilled weight classes tipped the balance toward Waynesville in a season-opening loss for Republic on the road Tuesday, 46-29. The two teams split their 12 contested matches 6-6, with Waynesville outscoring Republic 34-29 in those matches. But Waynesville received six points each for the two open weight classes, putting
Every week, we take a look at a few interesting statistics from our coverage of Republic athletics in a feature we call By the Numbers. By the Numbers is sponsored by Elliott, Robinson & Company, LLP, Certified Public Accountants, Republic’s local full-service accounting firm. Serving as your Trusted Business Advisors,
Four Republic athletes will take their skills to the next level after committing to universities during a signing ceremony last week. Jonathan O’Connell will wrestle at Drury, Jade Kirby will play basketball at Evangel, and Megan Weis and Katie Anderson will join the softball team at Williams Baptist University. Katie
Less than a week ago, Republic’s three state-qualifying wrestlers returned home from Columbia. In addition to the two medals they brought home, they also returned with lessons they learned from their experience. (See photo gallery of individual matches below. Photos by Jared Lankford.) For Jonathan O’Connell, his second-place state medal
Republic held its first-ever Tigers in Training night Wednesday to recognize and encourage members of Republic Middle School’s athletic teams. It was part of an effort by Activities Director Trevyor Fisher to increase the ties between middle school and high school extracurricular activities. And he hopes to see the night
All three Republic wrestlers are still alive at the state tournament after the first day of competition. Two of them are in the winner’s bracket. Jonathan O’Connell and Wyatt George both won their opening matches in Columbia Thursday to advance to the second day. O’Connell (39-1) defeated Gavin Morawitz (29-14)
Three Tigers advanced to state wrestling at the district meet at Union Saturday. Here’s the photo gallery from the day. See the full album and order prints here.
Three Republic wrestlers punched their tickets to the state tournament Saturday with medal-winning performances at the district tournament in Union. Jonathan O’Connell captured his first district championship, defeating Caden Lorenz of Branson in the title match of the 138-pound division. Jonathan O’Connell, 1st (138) O’Connell had finished second in the
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