The Republic Tigers will face off against the Hillcrest Hornets on Friday. Republic knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past three games -- so hopefully Hillcrest likes a good challenge.
Republic is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They breezed by Central to the tune of 60-7. Given the Tigers' advantage in MaxPreps' Missouri football rankings (they are ranked 23rd, while the Bulldogs are ranked 279th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Matthew Pelfrey was a one-man wrecking crew for Republic as he rushed for 133 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.8 yards per carry. Those 133 rushing yards gave Pelfrey a new career-high. James Richmond was in the mix as well, providing Republic with two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Hillcrest came into Friday's contest having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They pulled ahead with a 19-18 photo finish over Parkview on Friday.
Republic's record is now 8-2. As for Hillcrest, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-8.
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