Republic entered their contest against Kickapoo on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Tigers took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Chiefs.
Republic started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 24-26, 25-23, 25-23, 25-21.
Republic's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Reese Finley, who had 21 assists, 15 digs, and nine kills. The team also got some help from Kate Mitchell, who had 13 kills, five aces, and four digs.
Republic's loss dropped their record down to 13-5. As for Kickapoo, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Republic is set to take on their familiar foe Ozark at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Kickapoo will challenge their in-conference opponent Carthage at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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