For their first competition this season, Excelsior Springs’ cross country runners had a choice: They could run a 3.1-mile race or a 2-mile race.The Tigers were given that option at the Tom Nixon Invitational, held Aug. 31 at the Capitol Federal Sports Complex in Liberty. They had four runners compete in the 3.1-mile race in the Silver Division – one girl and three boys.Junior Kirsten Stout represented the Excelsior Springs girls, finishing 27th in 22 minutes, 52 seconds. Junior Liam Hedding led the boys, placing 36th in 19:13.7. Lane Collins, a firstyearhigh schooler, finished 43rd in 19:40.4 and senior Silas O’Dell took 58th in 20:31.1.There were five Excelsior Springs runners who competed in the 2-miler – four boys and one girl.Juniors William Tade and Conrad Purnell ran in the boys JV Division, placing 88th in 13:37 and 92nd in 13:42, re...