The Republic Tigers tipped the host Hillcrest Hornets basketball team by a final score of 58-55 in Saturday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Tigers face the Hillcrest Hornets (Springfield, MO) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, December 12. Republic will attempt to move on its 1-2 season record.

With the defeat, Hillcrest moves to 0-2 on the year. The Hornets host McDonald County (Anderson, MO) to face the Mustangs in a non-league game on Tuesday, December 5. The Mustangs enter the game with a record of 0-1. McDonald County lost 70-45 in their recent non-league game against Joplin (Joplin, MO)