Tigers take Hornets to the wire on gridiron
On Sept. 25, the Tigers had the opportunity to do something they hadn’t done in almost seven years – go to overtime in varsity 11-man football.
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CLAY/RAY SPORTS NOTEBOOK
WINNING STREAK Opponents haven’t found ways to defeat Excelsior Springs in varsity boys soccer lately. The Tigers were on a five-game winning streak entering this week.
Farewell tour enters home stretch for senior netters
Excelsior Springs will soon lose a nucleus of seniors from its girls tennis program. Those seniors – Ananya Carrel, Olivia Deere, Hailey McDade, Laney Smith and Sophia Wilson – will finish regularseason play next week.
ES soccer squad adds three wins
Excelsior Springs’ two victories last week in varsity boys soccer has coach Brett McKenzie looking forward to the rest of this season. The first win occurred Sept.
Bearcats prep to match Orioles’ muscle
Orrick is facing another varsity 8-man football program with muscle this week, according to Bearcats coach Aaron Rodenberg. The Bearcats (2-2) are slated to face Concordia (2-2) Friday at Orrick.
Tigers host ‘ground-and-pound’ Hornets for homecoming
Excelsior Springs’homecoming opponent Friday night is a throwback — at least where offense is concerned, according to varsity football coach Jake Danneman. The Tigers are slated to host Chillicothe in Midland Empire Conference (MEC) action.
Rugby needs more journalistic love
High heat, drop kicks, random observations and points that amuse are all part of the wide, wide world of sports at the community and national levels. A few questions are nagging at me.
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS SPORTS NOTEBOOK
IT’S RALLY TIME Coach Richie Marsh has a reason for why his Excelsior Springs varsity girls tennis team went 3-1 last week in duals: The girls kept rallies going.