Netters stung by Hornets in finale
CHILLICOTHE – Another Excelsior Springs varsity boys tennis season is over.
The season ended May 10 with a 5-0 road loss to Chillicothe in the Class 1 District 15 Tournament.
In doubles, the No. 1 team of juniors Carter Pitts and Colby Mueller fell 8-5. Juniors Joshua Oldham and Lee
Mueller fell in No. 2 doubles 8-4, and juniors Matthew Rebellow and Nolan Greim lost the No. 3 match 8-6.
Pitts dropped his singles match 6-4, 2-6, 8-10. Greim fell in singles 2-6, 1-6, putting the dual out of reach.
The Tigers finished the team season 9-5 overall and 6-2 in Missouri River Valley Conference West Division play.
“The boys have come a long way this season by continuing to progress every day,” coach Richie Marsh said.
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