Kirkwood rolls past Clayton thanks to defense in opening round of MICDS tournament

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By Bill Hester | Special to the Post-Dispatch

LADUE — Kirkwood High girls basketball coach Monica Tritz had one thing on her mind as she talked with her team at halftime Friday morning.

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