WINS BY THE DOZEN Coach Brett McKenzie and his Excelsior Springs varsity boys soccer squad were in position Wednesday to win their 12th straight game.

The Tigers were slated to host Cameron that day in Midland Empire Conference action. Their 11-game streak entering the meeting in Excelsior Springs included a 5-1 thumping of Benton of St. Joseph Monday on the road.

UPAND RUNNING

Orrick’s running game helped the Bearcats contend with Santa Fe in Week 8 of the varsity 8-man football season.

Officially, the Bearcats tallied 286 rushing yards in their 50-46 Oct. 16 home loss. Levi Fielder set the pace with 157 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries. Other contributors included Gage Tebbe, who tallied 124 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries.

Dalton Lorino led Orrick defensively with 20 tackles. His total included 11 solo tackles.

Orrick (2-6) is slated to finish regularseason play Friday on the road against St. Paul Lutheran of Concordia. The Saints (1-7) are looking to snap a fourgame losing s…