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Scoring probably seemed like second nature for Excelsior Springs in last week’s two home varsity boys soccer games. The Tigers cruised past Winnetonka and Cameron, winning both games 8-0.

Excelsior Springs continues to rebuild in boys and girls cross country, Brian Smarker said following the program’s performance at the Platte County Invitational. “The younger runners are showing a hint of promising successes for the coming years,” Smarker said.

For their Greater Kansas City Suburban Conference-Blue Division opener, the Tigers got stingy on defense. Officially, Excelsior Springs allowed only 201 yards of total offense en route to defeating Winnetonka Sept.

The Tigers have their first dual win this season in varsity girls tennis. Excelsior Springs got the “W” Sept.

Last week, the Tigers found themselves playing for a tournament championship in varsity boys soccer for the second time this season. Unlike the first time they played for a title, however, they had to settle for being runners-up.

The Tigers got their fill of varsity softball last week. The girls crammed in six games, including five weekend tournament games, going 2-4.

Both Excelsior Springs cross country teams brought home honors when they ran at the Marshall Invitational. Excelsior Springs won the girls portion of the Sept.

The Tigers are still seeking their first dual victory this varsity girls tennis season – or at least they were through Tuesday. Excelsior Springs was 0-3 entering duals Wednesday with visiting Oak Park of Kansas City and Thursday with Belton at Belton.

KANSAS CITY – Excelsior Springs already has a varsity boys soccer tournament title and the season is only roughly two weeks old. The Tigers won that title at the Winnetonka Tournament, held Aug.

RAYTOWN – The Tigers knew they would need to contain Raytown’s speed when the teams met Sept. 2 in varsity football at Ted Chitwood Stadium.