St. Michael did a lot of great things today.”~ Zac GanzerExcelsior Springs’ string of top-four state finishes in varsity boys soccer has ended.A 2-0 loss to St. Michael the Archangel Nov. 16 at Tiger Stadium in the Class 2 state quarterfinals snapped the program’s streak at three seasons. Excelsior Springs finished third at state in 2021 and 2022, and fourth in 2023 – all in Class 2.“We have to give credit where credit is due,” coach Zac Ganzer said. “St. Michael did a lot of great things today.”The Tigers played a solid game, but the Guardians found ways to score and get the win, Ganzer said.St. Michael the Archangel, however, couldn’t find ways to score during the first half. Excelsior Springs goalkeeper Brett Jones helped keep it 0-0 at halftime. In the 13th minute, the sophomore made a diving stop to his right for one of his seven total saves.The Guard...