The Republic Tigers basketball team (Republic, MO), was toppled 54-45 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Ozark Tigers (Ozark, MO)

The Tigers now possess a 12-5 record. They play next when they travel to Hickman for a non-league battle on Saturday, February 2. Ozark will battle a Kewpies team coming off a 66-55 non-league win over Logan-Rogersville (Rogersville, MO). The Kewpies record now stands at 10-11.

The Tigers (15-7) will now prepare for their battle against Marshfield (Marshfield, MO). The Bluejays come into the Central Ozarks battle with a 10-10 record. In their last battle, Marshfield was toppled by Hillcrest (Springfield, MO), 63-53, in a non-league battle.