Volleyball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Bria Claxton and Kaylee Cornelsen Lead Republic to Victory

By Team Reports Oct 2, 2024, 8:10am

Volleyball Recap: Republic Tigers vs. Neosho Wildcats

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After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Webb City, Republic was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They blew past the Neosho Wildcats 3-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Tigers have posted since September 3rd.

While Republic might've won, it sure wasn't easy: Neosho scored at least 16 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-10, 25-16, 25-13.

Republic was led to victory by Kaylee Cornelsen and Bria Claxton. Cornelsen had 12 digs and two aces, while Claxton had ten digs.

Republic's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-13. As for Neosho, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.

Republic will square off against Joplin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Joplin is coming into the game with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Republic will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Neosho, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Wildcats dukes it out withTigers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. They are facing Carthage at the right time seeing as Carthage is stuck on a three-game losing streak.

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