Republic won the last time they faced Willard, and things went their way on Friday too. The Republic Tigers simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Willard Tigers 35-7. Given Republic's advantage in MaxPreps' Missouri football rankings (they are ranked 19th, while Willard is ranked 141st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Mason Fleetwood and he. Fleetwood rushed for 80 yards and two touchdowns while he rushed for 80 yards and two touchdowns. Izaiah Hull was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 68 yards.
Republic was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 356 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 168 rushing yards in four consecutive matches.
Republic's record is now 7-2. As for Willard, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Republic will host Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Central is coming into the matchup with four straight losses on the road, meaning Republic will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Willard, they will welcome Glendale at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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