October 2024

Jake Zapata is in rare company when it comes to Excelsior Springs High School boys soccer. The senior has surpassed 100 career goals.

The Excelsior Springs School District (ESSD) has formed a strategic partnership with Excelsior Springs Hospital (ESH) to establish a comprehensive safety protocol designed to protect the physical well-being of student-athletes participating in high school football games.

In recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, local law enforcement agencies are spreading crucial information and resources to enhance awareness and understanding regarding domestic violence within the community.

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Excelsior Springs varsity softball coach Megan Gilbertson and her Tigers were looking to extend their season Wednesday. That night, the Tigers played Benton of St.

Excelsior Springs has been stingy lately in varsity boys soccer. With Monday’s road win over Grandview, the local boys had posted three straight shutouts entering their Greater Kansas City Suburban Conference-Blue Division meeting Wednesday night with Winnetonka at Tiger Stadium.

Excelsior Springs has surpassed its win total from last season in varsity 11-man football. Jumping out to a 21-0 lead, the Tigers held on for a 21-8 Week 7 road win over Grandview, putting them at 2-5 overall entering Friday’s road clash with St.

Gabby Scrivener nearly punched her ticket for the Class 2 state tournament in girls golf. The Excelsior Springs junior gave herself a chance at qualifying for state by shooting a 98 (+26) for her 18-hole, par-72 round at the Class 2 District 4 Tournament, held recently at Hidden Valley Golf Course in Lawson.

The prevailing sentiment noticed on social media is a palpable enthusiasm for the arrival of fall and the spooky season. However, my wholehearted dissent from the prevailing sentiment that summer should come to an end must be expressed.

The Excelsior Standard, Oct. 18, 2024 Joe Ted Cates of Ray County passed away peacefully Oct.