Kris Flood – Republic Tiger Sports

“She was going to make that happen:” Powell-Qualo Commits to Evangel

April 18, 2019

When Avylina Powell-Qualo went down with a torn knee ligament during a basketball game in December, it meant the end of her high school basketball career. It could also have dashed her hopes of playing sports in college. She wasn’t willing to let that happen. Her perseverance and persistence paid

Lady Tigers’ “Tremendous Ride” Ends in Buzzer-Beating Loss

March 16, 2019

In the Class 5 third-place game Saturday, the Lady Tigers showed they belonged among the state’s elite girls basketball programs. They also learned that on a stage as big as the Show-Me Showdown, even your best effort is sometimes not enough for a victory.

Hornets Shut Down Republic in State Semifinal

March 15, 2019

After a season of constant improvement, Republic picked a bad day to revert to early-season form. The Lady Tigers struggled offensively all afternoon in a 42-29 loss against North Kansas City in the state semifinals. Much of the blame goes to North Kansas City's defense, which has shut down opponents

Lady Tigers Earn State Berth with Gutsy Win Over Rock Bridge

March 9, 2019

With the game on the line, the Lady Tigers simply refused to let the season slip away from them. Republic outplayed and out-hustled Columbia Rock Bridge in a 43-40 win the state quarterfinals Saturday, earning a trip to the Final Four in Springfield next weekend. "I'm just proud of them.

Lady Tigers Turn the Tables on Kickapoo in Sectional Win

March 6, 2019

One out of three ain't bad––especially when you get the one that's most important. The Republic Lady Tigers overcame a difficult start Wednesday to beat Kickapoo 55-46 and earn a spot in the state quarterfinals. It was the first win over the Lady Chiefs in three tries this season for

All That Jazz: Kirby’s Big Finish Seals District Title

March 1, 2019

Jazzy Kirby did more in ten seconds than most people do all day. Kirby, a sophomore, made two free throws to break a 35-35 tie with ten seconds remaining in the district championship game. She intercepted a pass at the other end of the floor to stop Willard from getting

Lady Tigers Slip in Regular-Season Finale

February 20, 2019

Rogersville never trailed in a 46-33 win at Republic in the finale of the regular season for the Lady Tigers. Republic had opportunities, especially in the third quarter when its full-court pressure gave Rogersville fits, but the Lady Tigers couldn’t make enough shots to draw even. “I thought the effort

C-O-Sweet! Lady Tigers Nip Ozark for Conference Crown

February 18, 2019

Seven weeks ago, the Lady Tigers had a 5-5 record and a two-game losing streak. Now they're Central Ozark Conference champions. Republic completed an undefeated run through the conference with a 38-36 win on the road at Ozark. Clara Fronabarger delivered the winning shot with 5.8 seconds remaining, sinking a

Lady Tigers Win Ugly at Webb City

February 15, 2019

Sometimes when a team is in the middle of a special season, it wins games it probably shouldn't have won. The Lady Tigers may have won one of those games Thursday at Webb City. Republic didn't rebound very well in the first half and didn't shoot very well in the

Repmo Honors Seniors With COC Win

February 11, 2019

Republic’s underclassmen helped pick out gifts and decorated the gym to honor the Lady Tigers’ seniors on Senior Night. Then they gave the seniors what they really wanted––a 59-49 victory over rival Nixa to stay undefeated in Central Ozark Conference play. Sophomore Clara Fronabarger scored a career-high 21 points and

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