Varsity Sports

Body Excelsior Springs varsity baseball coach Aaron Holst and his Tigers are hoping to breathe easier this week. The Tigers had nine wins entering the week, which began Monday with a 12-5 road loss to Kearney and continued Wednesday with a 3-0 home loss to Winnetonka.

Body Excelsior Springs nudged closer to its 10th win this season with its most recent home triangular.  After falling 10-6 to Smithville, the Tigers defeated Pleasant Hill 6-2, giving them win No. 9. Here are some images from both April 20 games, captured by sports editor Shawn Roney.

Body Last week, Excelsior Springs boys tennis coach Richie Marsh and his Tigers got their first dual win this season. Their second win, however, eluded them. As The Standard reported April 19, the Tigers cruised past Richmond 9-0 April 15 at Maurice Roberts Park.