This is a reloading year for Excelsior Springs in varsity girls tennis.The netters, who went 11-5 in duals in 2024, lost six of their top eight players to graduation. Here’s a look at the squad as it prepares to open regular- season play Sept. 2 with a home dual against Ruskin, a Kansas City based school … Head coach and bio: Richie Marsh enters his 14th year as head tennis coach at Excelsior Springs. He’s in his 22nd year with the school district overall.Total returning letter winners: Two.Names and years in school of returning players: Laney Smith, junior, No. 3 singles last season; Anaya Carrel, junior, No. 5 singles last season.What athletes will help lead the program? What qualities do they possess that will make them effective leaders? Marsh: “Laney and Anaya I am expecting to be leaders, as they have varsity experience. I also look for Olivia Deere,...