each went the distance in securing second-place finishes for Excelsior Springs at the Tussle for the Tiara Dec. 6 at North Kansas City High School.Goetz wrestled three periods in her match with Raytown’s Ulalia Butler for the 120-pound division title. She led Butler 3-2 after one period. Butler, however, went up 4-3 by scoring a second-period reversal, then edged Goetz 3-2 the final period for a 7-5 decision.Ray went 6 minutes in her title match with Lebanon’s Natalee Joiner at 145. Like Goetz, Ray led 3-2 after one period. Joiner scored four third-period points for the 6-3 decision.“They both competed to their ability and were wellconditioned for the third period,” Excelsior Springs girls wrestling coach Scott Schwab stated Sunday via email. “The stars just weren’t aligned for us to get the outcome we wanted.”Goetz and Ray led Excelsior Springs to a fifth-place finish in the team standings ...