Excelsior Springs was looking to end a losing streak in varsity boys basketball as the regular season was ending. The Tigers had lost six straight entering Wednesday night’s regular-season finale at Oak Grove. The streak included two losses last week – 68-34 Feb. 14 to visiting Grain Valley and 97-37 Feb. 17 at Grandview. Hot shooting by Grain Valley helped the Eagles claim a 20-11 lead after one quarter. The Eagles used a 12-3 run to snap an 8-8 deadlock to gain control and lead the rest of the way. A three-point bucket by senior Brendan Blackburn got the Tigers within six (20-14) the second quarter. Grain Valley answered by outscoring Excelsior Springs 12-4 the rest of the quarter to lead 32-18 at halftime. The Eagles put it away with a 19-8 third quarter and a 17-8 fourth quarter. Blackburn was the only Tiger in double figures, finishing with 10 points. Senior Rakai Gantt scored seven points, with sophomore Jake Zapata scoring five, seniors Damari Wesley and Ryan Gluhm adding…