Republic won the last time they faced Neosho, and things went their way on Friday too. The Republic Tigers really took it to the Neosho Wildcats for the full four quarters, racking up a 40-0 victory on the road. That 40 point margin sets a new team best for the Tigers this season.
Republic was led to victory by Izaiah Hull and Trenten Coleman. Hull rushed for 124 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries, while Coleman rushed for 49 yards and two touchdowns. Hull's longest rush was for an impressive 67 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Republic was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 313 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Neosho only rushed for 41.
Republic's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-2. As for Neosho, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-3 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Republic will venture away from home to face off against Willard at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Republic is facing Willard at the right time seeing as Willard is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Neosho, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Wildcats challenges Carthage at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. They will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Neosho surely won't give up without a fight.
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