Sports

Austin Collins finished his high school boys tennis career with a state medal around his neck. Collins, who graduated May 16 from Excelsior Springs, placed seventh in the singles portion of the Class 1 state tournament, held May 15-16 at the Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield.

could pull off a trifecta this weekend at the Class 1 state meet: She could be a medalist in three events. Fletcher, who graduated Sunday, will represent Orrick in the girls long jump, triple jump and 100 high hurdles.

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Hunter Scoma has found an athletic and academic home after he graduates Friday from Excelsior Springs High School. Recently, Scoma committed to study and play baseball at State Fair Community College in Sedalia.

Excelsior Springs varsity baseball coach Aaron Holst and his Tigers recently reached a few milestones. Holst, Excelsior Springs’ varsity skipper since 2001, got his 350th coaching victory Monday with a 4-3 home edging of Winnetonka.

Excelsior Springs varsity coach Jonah Albertson and his Tigers will look to keep their track and field season going Saturday. The Tigers will compete that day at the Class 4 District 8 meet in Kansas City, hosted by Staley High School.

Austin Collins is ending his high school tennis career at a state tournament. As The Standard reported May 9, Collins qualified for the Class 1 state singles tournament.

Excelsior Springs has won and lost primarily by shutouts lately in varsity girls soccer. Entering Tuesday’s meeting with visiting Grandview, five of the girls’ last six games had ended in shutouts.

Orrick pulled off a haul in the boys portion of the Class 1 District 7 track and field meet. The Bearcats won four individual events.

would‘ve like a better ending to this season. The Bearcats’ campaign ended May 9 with the Class 1 District 4 Tournament at Chillicothe.