EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – In varsity girls basketball, the Tigers went from a comeback victory to double-digit losses within a few days last week. The comeback victory, a 52-49 thriller, took place Jan. 18 at home against Pleasant Hill in Missouri River Valley Conference West Division play. A hot start for the Tigers allowed them to lead 15-9 after one quarter. The Chicks, however, outscored the Tigers 20-18 the second quarter to lead 29-27 at halftime. Pleasant Hill then edged Excelsior Springs 12-10 the third quarter. Pleasant Hill’s lead grew to 10 midway through the fourth quarter, but the Tigers rallied, with senior Mallory Millsap making a layup to give Excelsior Springs the lead with 16 seconds to play. Freshman Madeline Andreason’s two late free throws sealed the three-point win. Excelsior Springs had three players score in double figures. Senior Elise Gish led the way with 12 points. Senior Ashlon McIntosh added 11 points and sophomore Alani Price had 10. Other scorers were…