With the all-star break approaching for Major League Baseball (MLB), I feel inspired to share some reflections about baseball. But not about MLB.
Rather, I feel inspired to reflect on Excelsior Springs High School baseball.
In the five weeks or so since I covered my last Excelsior Springs ballgame, my appreciation of the season I witnessed has grown. Following the Tigers on their journey to finishing third in the Class 4 state tournament is among the most amazing rides I’ve taken during my many years in sports journalism. Here were a few of the thrills:
For some, giving back is a gift, for others, it’s a mission. D and S Guns LLC, a local business, donated a rifle to Clay County Sheriff’s Office’s (CCSO) seventh K-9 Golf Tournament.