‘Simplified’ O helps Tigers edge ’Tonka

‘Simplified’ O helps Tigers edge ’Tonka

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A change in approach was key to Excelsior Springs’ 14-7 Sept. 6 road win over Winnetonka in varsity 11-man football, according to Jake Danneman, the program’s new coach.“We simplified things for our offense this week and that really helped us with our decision-making tonight,” Danneman said.Leading the simpler attack, junior quarterback Marquez McCant gave the Tigers their first lead this season with a 5-yard rushing touchdown midway through the second quarter. Senior Carson Gholson’s extra-point kick made it 7-0 Excelsior Springs.The Griffins knotted it on their next possession with a 54-yard TD run and point after.McCant connected with Gholson for a third-quarter touchdown and the Tigers added an extra point to finish the scoring. Seniors Jason James and Dawson Claypole helped lead the attack in the Tigers’ Greater Kansas City Suburban Conference-Blue Divisi...

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