A new coach is guiding Excelsior Springs’ runners across the terrains of area cross county courses.Jacob Ewer succeeds Steve Houck, who remains an assistant coach. Here’s a look at the Tigers as Ewer helps prepare them to open the season Saturday with a meet in Liberty … Other assistant coach: Julie Houck. Total returning letter winners: Six. Names and year in school of returning varsity runners: Katie Houck, senior; Kirsten Stout, senior; Liam Hedding, senior; Conrad Purnell, senior; Lane Collins, sophomore; William Tade, senior.What athletes will help lead the program? What qualities do they possess that will make them effective leaders? Ewer: “All of my athletes are important to the program and the direction it is headed. My current leaders are my senior class members – Will, Conrad, Liam, Kirsten and Kati...