The Republic Tigers routed the visiting Ruskin Golden Eagles basketball team by a final score of 87-51 in Friday'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 2-2 season record. The Hornets enter the game with a 2-2 record after their 66-52 non-league win over Willard (Willard, MO).

With the defeat, Ruskin moves to 0-2 on the year. The Golden eagles travel to Schlagle (Kansas City, KS) to face the Stallions in a non-league game on Monday, December 11. The Stallions enter the game with a record of 1-1. Schlagle won 45-30 in their recent non-league game against Northeast (Kansas City, MO)