The Tigers got their fill of varsity softball last week. The girls crammed in six games, including five weekend tournament games, going 2-4. They opened the week Sept. 6 against visiting North Kansas City, using a big fourth inning to claim an 8-4 win. Northtown jumped out to a 2-0 lead, posting a run in the top of the first and another in the top of the third. Excelsior Springs claimed the lead with a run in the bottom of the third and five more in the fourth. Each team added a pair of runs in the sixth. Pitching and defense held the Hornets scoreless in the seventh to help Excelsior Springs secure the four-run victory. Senior shortstop Karli Shipman collected two hits and scored three runs to power Excelsior Springs offensively. She was one of two Tigers with two hits. Other contributors included left fielder Jose Casler, a first-year high schooler, who picked up a hit and two RBIs; and Willa Schreier and Kinley Roger...