In Wednesday's league test, the Republic Tigers (Republic, MO) basketball squad trounced the visiting Ozark Tigers (Ozark, MO), by a final score of 52-26.

Next, the Tigers clash with the Strafford Indians (Strafford, MO) in a non-league contest, on Thursday, December 19. Republic will attempt to better on its 1-1 season record.

In their next game, the Tigers confront the Jefferson City Jays (Jefferson City, MO) in a non-league contest, on Tuesday, December 17. Ozark will attempt to better on its 0-2 season record. The Jays go into the contest with a 0-1 record after their 54-40 non-league loss to Rolla (Rolla, MO).