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Experienced squad takes soccer pitch

Body Brett McKenzie is working with a veteran group in his latest season as Excelsior Springs varsity boys soccer coach. Here’s a look at the Excelsior Springs boys – who are set to open with a tournament Aug.
TYLER WARTNER (center), shown challenging for a ball in 2025, is part of the nucleus of returning players for Excelsior Springs in varsity boys soccer. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

Reeves takes helm of softball program

Body Excelsior Springs has a new head varsity softball coach as the school district enters a new athletic conference. Kristal Reeves succeeds Megan Gilbertson and will formally make her debut as coach Sept.
REESE RYAN (right), shown setting to throw during a game last season, returns for Excelsior Springs in varsity softball. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

Volleyballers get influx of youth

Body Cindy Price has an influx of underclassmen to guide in her latest season of helming the Excelsior Springs High School volleyball program. Here’s a look at the varsity volleyballers – who are slated to open with four straight road matches, starting with a Sept.

Netters prep to open at home

Body Excelsior Springs tennis coach Richie Marsh probably won’t have to scramble to find players to field a varsity girls squad this fall. Per the Missouri State High School Activities Association, the Tigers had 10 players on their roster entering this week.

Hear them roar

Body TIGER SPIRIT FILLS the field as Excelsior Springs students participate in the annual Black and Gold Scrimmage.
Hear them roar

Prep flag football is coming

Body t I’m not the only one with sportsr elated wishes for this area and myself. As you might recall, I’ve shared some of my sports-related dreams in previous columns.
IN A FEW YEARS, it seems likely that Excelsior Springs and other area high schools will offer girls flag football in addition to the tackle version associated with guys sports. SHAWN RONEY | Staff
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