Every game the Republic Lady Tigers play sees them getting better and better. Monday at home, which happened to be their first home game since the middle of December, saw them perhaps reach the pinnacle, as they tied a school-record for 3-pointers, hitting 12 in a convincing win over Aurora, 79-50.

Aurora was able to hang with the Lady Tigers through the first quarter even through Michayla Shanks' three 3-pointers, as Republic led by just four at 18-14. Shanks finished the night with 16 points and four 3-pointers in all.

"We allowed the second quarter to get away from us," said Aurora head coach Kevin Besch. "With that and the Republic girls shooting so well from outside, it made it tough for us to fight back."

The Lady Tigers put the thoughts of a big upset by the Lady Houn's away quickly in the second quarter, as they went on a convincing 21-4 run in which they didn't miss a shot on six consecutive trips down the court to take a 39-18 lead in to the locker room.

"That second quarter was big for us," said Republic head coach Kris Flood. "We have been doing that a little bit lately. We have found a way to step it up a notch."

In the third quarter, Republic outscored Aurora 19-15, as the Lady Houn's had a hard time getting the ball up the court offensively, while Republic repeatedly found ways to score, inside and outside.

"We really shot the ball well tonight," said Flood. "I didn't realize we had hit that many 3s, but they're very capable of doing that. We've got five or six kids who can shoot the three with consistency."

The final score came quickly, as the mercy clock took affect, with Republic claiming the easy home win.

Shanks' 16 points led the Lady Tigers. Jade Sawyer and Brooke Stanfield had 12 apiece, with Sawyer adding four treys of her own. Micah Mansker added 10 and Jordan Kabetske scored nine.

Aurora was led by Rachel Parker's 15, while Shania Siegrist added 13.

Republic improved to 15-4 overall this season. Aurora falls to 7-9.

Republic -- 18 21 19 21 -- 79
Aurora -- 14 4 15 17 -- 50

Republic -- Michalya Shanks 16, Jade Sawyer 12, Brooke Stanfield 12, Micah Mansker 10, Jordan Kabetske 9, Brylee Argo 6, Tori Taylor 6, Bailey Cornelison 4, Alexis Ladwig 3, Logan Flood 1
Aurora -- Rachel Parker 15, Shania Siegrist 13, Emily Parker 11, Jordan Hall 4, Jackie Stephens 3, Lakin Waggoner 2, Baylee Hilton 2
Republic JV 49 Aurora JV 26