June 2024

Slumping Royals look to trim Guardians’ division lead

2 years ago By Dustin Danner

Body Kansas City has an opportunity to gain ground on Cleveland in the American League Central Division race as the week concludes. The Royals began a four-game series with Cleveland Thursday night at Kauffman Stadium. The divisional series will conclude Sunday.

Webb, Raiders are going camping again

2 years ago By Sam Webb

Body Football training camp is approaching for Excelsior Springs High School graduate and his Las Vegas teammates. Las Vegas announced its training camp dates in a June 18 post on its website.

’Cats focus on ‘D’ at team camp

2 years ago By Shawn Roney

Body Orrick varsity 8-man football coach Kirk Thacker and his Bearcats are defense-oriented for this week’s team camp. The Bearcats are installing a new defense during camp, slated to conclude Friday, according to Thacker.

ASSISTANT COACH Chase Sims (right) explains defensive assignments and techniques during varsity 8-man football camp Monday at Orrick. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

ES man granted bond modification

2 years ago By Miranda Jamison

Body An Excelsior Springs man has been granted a bond reduction while facing one felony charge. Justin A.

VSI awards business, individuals at special event

2 years ago By Miranda Jamison

Body In a heartwarming Community Awards and Open House event held last week, individuals from across Missouri, regardless of their abilities, were recognized and celebrated for their unwavering support of those with disabilities.

DENNIS (FROM LEFT) and Patty Summers of Excelsior Springs receive the Guardian of the Year Award from Vocational Services Incorporated Employment Manager LezLee Birdsong during the recent Community Awards and Open House event. The award was granted due to their tireless support and advocacy for their son. Submitted

Variety of activities entice WaterFest attendees

2 years ago By News Staff

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NORYAL GREEN of Independence enters his 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in the car show competition at WaterFest. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Thank-you’s abound at sports gala

2 years ago By News Staff

Body THE STANDARD STAFF For Excelsior Springs varsity baseball coach Aaron Holst, June 16 was a day to give thanks. That evening in the high school commons area, Holst, his Tigers and their families staged their end-of-season awards banquet.

KLAYTON GLASPY, shown pitching in a May home game, is among the Tigers honored during Excelsior Springs’ recent baseball banquet, held in the high school commons area. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

Bedford throws no-no; Glaspy tosses one-hitter

2 years ago By Dustin Danner

Body Kaelan Bedford quieted opposing bats when his summer baseball team asked him to pitch recently in the Perfect Game Midwest Regional World Series.

KAELAN BEDFORD delivers a strike en route to tossing a no-hitter for his summer baseball team June 20 at the Perfect Game World Series in Marion, Iowa. SHANNONO BEDFORD | Submitted

There’s more to coaching than knowing X’s and O’s

2 years ago By Commentary

Body There’s more to coaching than teaching an athlete about the finer points of a sport. Alas, not enough people outside of coaching realize that, particularly the parents of young athletes.

KIDS HAVE

2 years ago By News Staff

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KIDS HAVE A blast staying cool by zipping down waterslides and work up a frenzy inside bouncy houses. The family fun was made possible through sponsorships from Lakeside Bounce, Tray Harkins Flat Branch Loans and REMAX Manley Home Team at the festival.