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Excelsior Springs boys hoopsters end skid

Body Excelsior Springs ended the regular season of varsity boys basketball with a win – and started the postseason with one. The Tigers were slated to face Odessa Wednesday night in the Class 4 District 15 Tournament semifinals at Oak Grove.

Oldham signs to bowl, study at Avila

Body The Excelsior Springs High School club bowling team is sending its first team member to compete in college. Joshua Oldham recently signed his letter of intent to bowl and study at Avila University in Kansas City.
JOSHUA OLDHAM, seated with his brother Jackson, mother Sarah and sister Charlotte standing behind him, enjoys the moment of signing his letter of intent to continue his education and bowling career at Avila University. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

BOUND FOR COLUMBIA

Body Excelsior Springs senior Vada Burton is returning to Columbia. By placing second in the 130-pound division at the Class 1 District 4 Tournament, held Feb.
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS senior Vada Burton, seen here going for a pin earlier this season, is returning to state girls wrestling competition, having placed second in the 130-pound division at the Class 1 District 4 Tournament. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

Orrick splits Sr. Night games

Body Orrick can finally focus on the postseason in boys and girls basketball. The Bearcats finished regular-season play Tuesday night by hosting Concordia for Senior Night.

ES boys hoopsters fall in Blue Division play

Body Like their varsity girls basketball counterparts, the Excelsior Springs varsity boys continue to fight to break a losing skid. The Tigers had dropped four straight and six of their last seven entering Friday night’s road meeting with Grandview.
DAMARI WESLEY drives the baseline during the Tigers’ Feb. 7 home meeting with Kearney. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff
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