Republic Tigers (Republic, MO) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting West Plains Zizzers (West Plains, MO), 54-53 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Republic advances its record to 6-0 on the year. The Tigers host Willard (Willard, MO) to face the Tigers in a Central Ozarks match on Saturday, December 28. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 6-1. Willard won 48-47 in their recent non-league match against Hartville (Hartville, MO)

The Zizzers now own a 3-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Hartville for a non-league match on Saturday, December 28. West Plains will face a Eagles squad coming off a 48-47 non-league loss to Willard (Willard, MO). The Eagles record now stands at 8-1.