Season ends for ES girls in sectionals
Excelsior Springs vainly tried to play catchup in its final varsity girls basketball game this season.Sparked by an uptempo offense and pressure defense, Benton of St. Joseph romped past the Tigers 77-32 in Class 4 sectional action. With the March 11 home defeat, Excelsior Springs finished 10-16.Kinley Rogers paced Excelsior Springs offensively with 18 points. The junior also snagged 13 rebounds for a double-double.Other contributors included juniors Bella Loeffert and Josie Casler. Loeffert had six points and five rebounds. Casler had five points and five rebounds.Lara Hutton sank a three-pointer to complete Excelsior Springs’ scoring....