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Excelsior Springs claimed the early momentum during its 35-12 Sept. 19 home loss to Raytown.

For Excelsior Springs coach Brett McKenzie, the Tigers’ 1-0 loss Sept. 13 to The Barstow School continued a concerning trend with his varsity soccer squad.

Parker Floyd had at least two reasons to enjoy the night of Sept. 12.

‘POSITIVE’ THINKING Excelsior Springs’ performance in varsity softball competition over the weekend gave coach Megan Gilbertson reason to cheer. The girls went 3-2 at the Ozark Fall Festival, a Sept.

Excelsior Springs might’ve turned a corner over the weekend in varsity volleyball, based on what coach Cindy Price saw during tournament play in Chillicothe. “We’ve struggled at times this season and allowed teams to get too many points without breaking their momentum, but this weekend, the girls played with more poise than we’ve seen,” Price stated Sunday via email.

Excelsior Springs made strides on offense during its 48-10 Sept. 12 road loss to North Kansas City, according to Tigers coach Jake Danneman.

RUNNERS-UP Playing in a tournament at Winnetonka in Kansas City “was a great way to start the season,” according to Excelsior Springs boys soccer coach Brett McKenzie. The Tigers placed second in the tournament, going 2-1.

Excelsior Springs had the kind of start in its 42-0 Week 2 home loss to Winnetonka that coach Jake Danneman wants to see. Defensively, the Tigers opened the Sept.

Excelsior Springs coach Jake Danneman liked what he saw from his Tigers during their 41-22 season-opening loss to Belton in varsity 11-man football – at least on offense. “Offensively, we did great Friday night,” Danneman said Monday.

Orrick continued a football tradition after its 50-30 season-opening win over Northland Christian, but with a twist. Following the Aug.