Excelsior Springs’ quest for a second straight district girls basketball title is underway.The girls were slated to open the season Monday by hosting Lafayette County of Higginsville. Like their boys counterparts, their regular-season schedule also includes two tournaments – one in December at Higginsville, hosted by Lafayette County; one in January, hosted by Lawson.Here’s a deeper look into the ballclub, based on answers to The Standard’s preview questionnaire, as submitted by Excelsior Springs varsity girls coach JD Biermann.Coach’s background in brief: Biermann is in his ninth year as a head coach, both at Excelsior Springs and overall.Assistant coaches: Promise Barnes, Levi King, Brianna Scott.Number of returning letter winners: Nine.Number of returning starters: Four.What athletes will help lead the program? What qualities do t...