Republic High School and Middle School fall sports tryouts/first week of practices dates and times are set.
High school sports begin on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Junior high sports begin on Monday, August 17, 2026.
Below is all pertinent information regarding its respective sport.
A reminder that to participate on the first day, athletes must have a registered FinalForms account and an uploaded physical on file. No athlete may participate until these requirements are met. Another reminder: physicals are valid for 2 years from the date of the examination, and only the last page (MSHSAA Medical Eligibility Form) of the pre-participation examination needs to be turned in/uploaded. The sports physical can be found here, and the annual requirements can be found here.
A reminder that all athletes must have the completed physical requirements (pre-participation doctor portion) and (annual parent portion) uploaded onto their FinalForms account or ready to turn in on the first day of the event in order to participate.
High School Sports
Girls Tennis
1st Day of Practice- Monday, August 10th
Time- 6:30-8:00 PM
Location- RHS Tennis Courts
For additional information or questions, contact head coach Dan Vales at dan.vales@republicschools.org
Boys Soccer
1st Day of Practice/Tryouts- Monday, August 10th
Time- 6:00-9:00 AM
Location- RHS Grass Soccer Fields
For additional information or questions, contact head coach Jesus Zuniga at jesus.zuniga@republicschools.org
Cross Country
1st Day of Practice- Monday, August 10th
Time- 6:00 AM
Location- Republic High School
For additional information or questions, contact head coach Kyle Crouch at kyle.crouch@republicschools.org
Girls Golf
1st Day of Practice- Wednesday, August 12th
Time- 4:00-5:30 PM
Location- Island Green Country Club
For additional information or questions, contact head coach Curt Plotner at curt.plotner@republicschools.org
Softball
1st Day of Practice/Tryouts- Monday, August 10th
Time- 8:00-10:15 AM
Location- RHS Softball Field
For additional information or questions, contact head coach Denny McHenry at dennis.mchenry@republicschools.org
Volleyball
1st Day of Practice/Tryouts- Monday, August 10th
Time- 8:00 AM
Location- RHS Gyms
For additional information or questions, contact head coach Allison Davis at allison.davis@republicschools.org
Football
1st Day of Practice- Monday, August 10th
Time- 6:30 AM
Location- RHS Football Stadium
For additional information or questions, contact head coach Ryan Cornelsen at ryan.cornelsen@republicschools.org
Boys Swimming and Diving
1st Day of Practice- Monday, August 10th
Time- 7:00 AM
Location- Springfield Natatorium
For additional information or questions, contact head coach Jordan Boyce at jboyce@spsmail.org
Junior High Sports
Volleyball
1st Day of Tryouts/Practice- Monday, August 17th
Time- 8th Grade- 6:00-7:30 AM
Time- 7th Grade- 3:00-5:00 PM
Location- Republic Middle School Gyms
For additional information or questions, contact the head coach for the respective grade level.
7th Grade: Meagan Coleman meagan.coleman@republicschools.org
8th Grade: Chloe Regier chloe.regier@republicschools.org
Football
1st Day of Practice- Monday, August 17th
Time- 6:30-8:30 PM
Location- Republic Middle School Football Field
For additional information or questions, contact the head coach for the respective grade level.
7th Grade: Trey Allen trey.allen@republischools.org
8th Grade: Blaine Cullen blaine.cullen@republicschools.org
Cross Country
1st Day of Practice- Monday, August 17th
Time- 3:45-5:00 PM
Location- Republic Middle School
For additional information or questions, contact the head coach Matt English at matt.english@republicschools.org