The Republic Tigers volleyball team (Republic, MO), went down 2-0 in Thursday's non-league challenge with the host Kickapoo Chiefs (Springfield, MO)

The Chiefs (2-0) will now prepare for their challenge against Ozark (Ozark, MO). The Tigers enter the Class 4 District 11 challenge with a 1-1 record. In their last challenge, Ozark went down by Fayetteville (Fayetteville, AR), 3-1, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Tigers encounter the Pittsburg Dragons (Pittsburg, KS) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, August 29. Republic will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record.