The Republic Tigers tipped the visiting Carl Junction Bulldogs basketball team by a final score of 47-41 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Tigers face the Willard Tigers (Willard, MO) in a Central Ozarks game, on Wednesday, February 28. Republic will attempt to move on its 18-4 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 6-13 record after their 55-45 league loss to Branson (Branson, MO).

With the defeat, Carl Junction moves to 12-8 on the year. The Bulldogs host McDonald County (Anderson, MO) to face the Mustangs in a non-league game on Wednesday, February 28. The Mustangs enter the game with a record of 21-7. McDonald County won 59-38 in their recent non-league game against Joplin (Joplin, MO)