Sports
PREP SPORTS NOTEBOOK
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Megan Gilbertson pinpointed two areas that need work after watching her ballclub go 0-3 Aug. 30 in a seasonopening tournament at Lathrop.
’Cats get in preseason reps against ’Blazers and Tigers
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Photos by Shawn Roney, Sports Editor.
Tigers own jamboree with Kearney, FCA
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On Aug. 22, varsity soccer coach Brett McKenzie and Excelsior Springs’ boys team spent some time practicing set pieces.
Girls golf schedule filled with road trips
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The Excelsior Springs varsity girls golf team will spend much of its regular season on the road. According to the Missouri State High School Activities Association, Excelsior Springs has only two home competitions – a Sept.
Ewer takes reins of cross country program
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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.
Gridiron Tigers focus on‘being competitive’
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Jake Danneman looks to build on the foundation he started in 2024, when he took the helm of the Excelsior Springs varsity football program. Here’s a look at the Tigers as they enter Season 2 of the Danneman era, slated to kick off Aug.
Netters look to reload for 2025 campaign
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This is a reloading year for Excelsior Springs in varsity girls tennis. The netters, who went 11-5 in duals in 2024, lost six of their top eight players to graduation.
Boys soccer program enters McKenzie era
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A new era is underway with Excelsior Springs varsity boys soccer. Brett McKenzie succeeds Zac Ganzer, who led the Excelsior Springs boys to four straight district titles, and top-four finishes in the Class 2 state tournament in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Improvement, late-season peaking are goals for ES varsity softballers
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Excelsior Springs is seeking a second straight winning varsity softball season. The girls finished 19-10 in 2024, reaching the Class 3 District 8 semifinals.
