Sports

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Volleyball and softball programs have experienced an action-packed June in Excelsior Springs. Varsity volleyball coach Kathryn Beile and varsity softball coach Megan Rawie have had their respective teams prepping for the fall season.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Tigers held their end-of-season banquet for varsity baseball just before one end-ofseason honor was announced: Lucas Dillman’s all-state selection. The sophomore first baseman and pitcher was a first-team, Class 4 all state selection by the Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Damon Ashworth might add to his wrestling medals collection over the next few years. Ashworth, who graduated in May from Excelsior Springs High School, recently signed a letter of intent to continue his education and wrestling career at Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Worthington.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Varsity baseball season officially ended for the Tigers Monday. That night, coach Aaron Holst recognized his players during the baseball program’s annual banquet.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – For Excelsior Springs’ student-athletes, the 2021-2022 school year has begun. Or rather, the 2021-2022 sports seasons have.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Tigers formally ended their varsity girls soccer season last week with their team banquet. The Tigers were 3-15, notching wins over Savannah, Cameron and Benton.

ODESSA – Excelsior Springs’ track and field season is over. The season ended May 22, when no Tigers placed among the top four in their events at the Class 4 Sectional 4 meet at Odessa.

KANSAS CITY – Excelsior Springs secured nine spots at Class 4 sectional track and field competition Saturday at Odessa. The Tigers took top-four finishes May 15 at the Class 4 District 8 meet, hosted by Winnetonka at Staley High School.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – A May 1 visit to Summit Lanes in Lee’s Summit ended in a third-place finish for ES1, one of Excelsior Springs Club Bowling’s two teams. ES1 opened the tournament with a 210-168 loss to Fort Osage.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Tigers finished their varsity baseball season on a losing note. The season ended Tuesday with a 9-2 defeat Tuesday by Oak Grove at Raytown High School in the Class 4 District 15 Tournament semifinals.