Collins punches ticket for state

Collins punches ticket for state

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Austin Collins’ high school boys tennis career might end the same weekend he’s scheduled to graduate from Excelsior Springs.Collins qualified for Class 1 state competition in singles by placing second in the singles and doubles portion of the Class 1 District 7 Tournament, held May 2 at Excelsior Springs. Look for additional coverage of the district singles, doubles and team dual tournaments May 16.The state singles and doubles tournaments are scheduled for May 15-16 in Springfield, Missouri State High School Activities Association information states.Before districts, the Tigers edged Odessa 5-4 April 28 on the road and tied Fort Osage 4-4 April 30 at Excelsior Springs.Collins helped Excelsior Springs defeat Odessa by winning his No. 1 singles match 6-0, 6-1. In other singles results, Grayson Grove won 6-0, 7-5; Owen Petersonlost 6-2, 6-4; Jack Dearing lost 6-3, 6-1; No...

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