June 2022

Auxiliary sponsors two ES Girls State candidates

3 years ago By News Staff

ST. CHARLES – The American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring two Excelsior Springs High School juniors to serve as delegates for Missouri Girls State, which began June 11 and will conclude Saturday at Lindenwood University.

Youth Fishing Day draws 37 participants

3 years ago By Brian Rice

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS — On June 11, Powell Lake was surrounded by 37 young anglers getting hooked on fishing. Youngsters were accompanied by their families for a morning of free fishing, hosted by the Excelsior Springs Parks and Recreation Department.

RYLEE PENSICK, 8, shows off her prized bluegill, caught June 11 in Powell Lake. “He sure puts the blue in bluegill,” says Rylee’s brother, Junior Pensick. BRIAN RICE | Staff

O’Dell hoops it up, hits volleyball courts at Excelsior Springs High

3 years ago By Dustin Danner

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Baylee O’Dell is like many Excelsior Springs students in at least one way: She plays more than one sport. O’Dell, who will be a junior this fall, is a two-time varsity letter winner in volleyball and girls basketball.

BAYLEE O’DELL prepares to serve in volleyball, one of two high school sports she plays at Excelsior Springs. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

New ES football schedule evokes memories

3 years ago By Shawn Roney

Funny how looking at a schedule will evoke memories – however hazy those memories might be. About two weeks ago, I visited the Missouri State High School Activities Association website to see if the fall sports schedules had been posted for Excelsior Springs.

Former Tiger gets LV jersey number

3 years ago By News Staff

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Excelsior Springs High School graduate Sam Webb has received his Las Vegas Raiders jersey number: 48. Webb, who played NCAA Division II football at Missouri Western State University in St.

Dale shoots 185 in MGA juniors golf tournament

3 years ago By News Staff

RICHMOND – Luke Dale of Excelsior Springs tested his skills against some of Missouri’s elite young golfers Monday and Tuesday. Competing in the Junior Match Play Championship, Dale shot a 185 (+43) for the two qualifying rounds of the tournament, staged by the Missouri Golf Association and hosted by Shirkey Golf Course in Richmond.