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Burton takes sixth at girls state tourney

Body COLUMBIA – Vada Burton got a medal to show for her final high school wrestling tournament. The Excelsior Springs senior placed sixth in the 130-pound division at the Class 1 girls state meet, held Feb.
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS senior Vada Burton, right, grapples during the Class 1 state girls tournament, held Feb. 22-23 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

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
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