Sports

Body Excelsior Springs had to settle for fourth place in the varsity boys basketball portion of last week’s Richmond Winter Classic. The local hoopsters went 1-2 for the tournament, falling 71-43 Jan.

Body Cooper Collins still refuses to lose on the wrestling mat, particularly in tournament competition. On Jan.

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Body Cooper Collins was the top dog – or rather, Tiger – for Excelsior Springs at the 51st Platte County Invitational. The first-year high schooler went 7-0 at the boys wrestling tournament, held Jan.

Body The Tigers stepped outside their division last week in varsity boys basketball. And for one game, they stepped outside of western Missouri.

Body Two rough quarters hurt the Tigers in their 59-28 Jan. 17 home loss to Oak Park.

Body A loss in the opening match couldn’t stop Excelsior Springs from cruising to a 54-18 Jan. 18 road victory over Grandview in girls wrestling.

Body Excelsior Springs came up short in a seesaw Jan. 11 girls wrestling dual with visiting Kearney.

Body Kearney spoiled Excelsior Springs’ hopes of a Senior Night victory when the schools met Jan. 11.

Body More often than not, Excelsior Springs found itself on the losing side of doubledigit varsity girls basketball games last week.