Republic’s three seniors led the Lady Tigers past Carthage 25-12, 25-21, 18-25, 25-15 on Senior Night Tuesday, keeping Republic unbeaten in Central Ozark Conference West play.
Kate Mitchell had 10 kills* and five blocks, Addyson Warner had 16 digs and Reese Finley had 22 assists. The win sets up a COC West title match with Webb City Thursday at Republic. If Republic wins, it would clinch its first conference championship since sharing the COC title in 2011.
Carthage came to Republic with 20 wins. Republic scored the first seven points of the match, starting with an ace by Audrey Pearce, and led 14-1 on the way to a 25-12 first set…