KINLEY ROGERS (left) contests Adilyn Swope’s drive to the bucket during Excelsior Springs’ Class 4 District 14 Tournament nail-biter with Richmond. Swope, a sophomore, would later lead the Spartans on an ill-fated attempt at staging a last-minute comeback victory.

JOSIE CASLER (left) is greeted by JAEDYN WILKINS as she dashes onto the court when the starting lineups are announced.