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Lumber and Lighting

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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – At times, the big inning has crippled the Tigers this varsity baseball season. On April 6, however, it was a big second inning that propelled Excelsior Springs to an 18-3 victory over Oak Grove.
SOPHOMORE LUCAS DILLMAN goes into his windup April 6 during Excelsior Springs’ meeting with visiting Oak Grove. Dillman goes the distance and gets run support, as the Tigers explode for a 15-run second inning to claim an 18-3 victory. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

ES netters drop three

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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The black and gold went 0-3 last week in varsity boys tennis matches, falling to Carrollton, Harrisonville and Warrensburg. On April 5, the team visited Carrollton, falling 7-2.

Tigers record 44 personal bests at Chillicothe Invitational

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CHILLICOTHE – The Tigers had “a great night” April 1, when they visited Jerry Litton Memorial Stadium for the Chillicothe Invitational, coach Jonah Albertson said. “By the end of the meet, we had an impressive total of 44 p.r.’s (personal records)!” Albertson said.

Two Tigers named to Dream Team

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CARROLLTON – In late March, KMZU announced its latest Dream Teams for high school boys and girls basketball. Excelsior Springs juniors Mallory Millsap and Rylie Stottlemyre made the cut for the girls team.

Big innings hurt Tigers in weekend losses

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RAYTOWN – Allowing big innings has sent the Tigers into a losing skid. After opening the varsity baseball season with a win over Mexico, Excelsior Springs had lost five straight through Tuesday, including three games this past weekend.
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS senior Matthew Smith takes a pitch off the arm against Grove, Oklahoma. CHRISTY DILLMAN | Submitted Photo

Excelsior Spring netters sweep Cards in season opener

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CLINTON – The Tigers wasted no time in getting their first win of the varsity boys tennis season, sweeping Clinton 9-0 March 26 in their season opener in Missouri River Valley Conference action. “It was great to be able to open up the season with a win,” coach Richie Marsh said.
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