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Tigers reach district final again

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Brody Querry and seven of his teammates were looking to continue their senior season of Excelsior Springs varsity baseball this week. The Tigers were slated to play Oak Grove Wedensday at Excelsior Springs for the Class 4 District 15 Tournament title, with the winner to advance to sectionals.
LANDON MARCUM bears down as he pitches for Excelsior Springs and helps the Tigers cruise to a 10-0 win over Richmond in Class 4 District 15 Tournament action. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

ES baseballers open week with loss to ’Tonka

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Interim coach Cody Vaughn would’ve preferred a better start to the final week of the regular season from his Excelsior Springs varsity baseball squad. Facing Winnetonka Monday, the Tigers tumbled to the visiting Griffins 9-2.
BRODY QUERRY (right) swings at a pitch during Excelsior Springs’ meeting with Winnetonka in varsity baseball. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

Cramer, Overholtzer secure spots at state

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Landon Cramer knows why he’s helping to represent Excelsior Springs at state in boys golf: He managed his emotions at district competition. Cramer is slated to play in the Class 3 state tournament, scheduled for May 18-19 at the Sedalia Country Club.
LANE OVERHOLTZER keeps his head down as he attempts a putt at the Class 3 District 4 Tournament. Overholtzer and Excelsior Springs teammate Landon Cramer are headed to state competition. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

CLAY/RAY SPORTS NOTEBOOK

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STILL HOOPING IT UP Booker O’Neill is continuing his basketball career. O’Neill, who’s set to graduate high school Friday from Excelsior Springs, has signed to play for the men’s team at Baker University in Baldwin, Kan.
ADDISON CHAPMAN (left) fights for the lead in the girls 100-meter high hurdles at Class 1 District 4 competition. Also shown is Orrick teammate Natalie Cox (right). SHAWN RONEY | Staff

CLAY/RAY SPORTS NOTEBOOK

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WINNING BIG Excelsior Springs is romping past its opponents on its latest varsity baseball winning streak. The baseballers had won four straight entering Wednesday’s road meeting with Smithville, outscoring their opponents 44-3 during that stretch.

Latest campaign ends for ES netters

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Odessa got Excelsior Springs again in varsity boys tennis. Less than two weeks after falling to the Bulldogs 6-3 at Excelsior Springs, the Tigers lost to Odessa 5-0 Monday in the dual, or “team,” portion of the Class 1 District 4 Tournament.
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS sophomore Tyler Wartner prepares to serve during a singles match in the individual portion of the Class 1 District 4 Tournament. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

Blankenship has ‘Last Dance’ moment on home court

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Excelsior Springs’ boys tennis dual Monday with visiting Odessa gave the Tigers a chance to bid farewell to one of their own. The competition was likely the final home dual for senior Mitchell Blankenship, who has been with the high school program for three seasons and is set to graduate May 15.
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS SENIOR Mitchell Blankenship (center) enjoys a moment of appreciation from fellow Tigers Noah Dunker (left) and Ethan Tade on Senior Night. SHAWN RONEY | Staff
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