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Casler, McCant, Rogers finish prep careers on podium

Body Marquez McCant, Josie Casler and Kinley Rogers each finished their high school high school track and field careers at Excelsior Springs on the awards podium at state competition. McCant placed third in the boys long jump by leaping 6.

Tigers return to state quarterfinals

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – An Excelsior Springs varsity baseball tradition resumed last week. At press time, there was an opportunity for the tradition to continue Thursday, with perhaps additional opportunities next week.
COOPER COLLINS braces himself to land on the celebratory dogpile following Excelsior Springs’ win over Oak Grove in the Class 4 District 15 Tournament championship game. Collins and his fellow Tigers were slated to play St. Michael the Archangel Thursday in the Class 4 state quarterfinals. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

CLAY/RAY TRACK NOTEBOOK

Body MEDALISTS Addison Chapman and Trent Windsor have left high school as state medalists in track and field. Representing Orrick at Class 1 state competition, Chapman placed second in the girls triple jump, leaping 10.56 meters.

CLAY/RAY SPORTS NOTEBOOK

Body CONTENDER Lane Overholtzer contended for a state title in boys golf this week. The Excelsior Springs junior placed eighth at the Class 3 state tournament, held Monday and Tuesday at the Sedalia Country Club.

ES baseballers open week with loss to ’Tonka

Body 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

Body 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
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