Kickapoo Chiefs (Springfield, MO) boosters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Republic Tigers (Republic, MO), 63-43 in a league match.

With the victory, Kickapoo upgrades its record to 20-2 on the year. The Chiefs travel to Republic (Republic, MO) to face the Tigers in a Central Ozarks match on Tuesday, February 18. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 18-3. Republic won 72-44 in their recent league match against Joplin (Joplin, MO)

The Tigers now sport a 18-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Kickapoo for a Central Ozarks match on Tuesday, February 18. Republic will face a Chiefs squad coming off a 67-17 league win over Waynesville (Waynesville, MO). The Chiefs record now stands at 19-2.