Republic Tigers (Republic, MO) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Branson Pirates (Branson, MO), 75-69 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Republic advances its record to 4-0 on the year. The Tigers travel to Hillcrest (Springfield, MO) to face the Hornets in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 17. The Hornets enter the match with a record of 1-0. Hillcrest won 73-61 in their recent non-league match against Willard (Willard, MO)

The Pirates now own a 2-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Fair Grove for a non-league match on Tuesday, December 17. Branson will face a Eagles squad coming off a 66-31 non-league win over Marshfield (Marshfield, MO). The Eagles record now stands at 2-1.