Sports

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS AND RICHMOND student-athletes compete in a passing drill during a joint summer football camp focused on fundamentals, teamwork and preseason preparation.

Body The next chapter of Orrick High School football will be written by someone who once carried the water bottles and wore the jersey under the Friday night lights.

Body Coach Richie Marsh has already begun looking at candidates to fill the voids left by graduation in Excelsior Springs’ prep boys and girls tennis programs. The high school girls, who are slated to begin their regular-season schedule Sept.

Body Tigers continue prep for gridiron season at Kearney.

Body Geez, I gotta get out of this heat and humidity! That’s what I’ll say if I make one stop on my dream pickleball-andmusic tour. As you’ll recall, I’ve written a series of columns about U.S.

Body Maddie Wenz wasn’t off the soccer pitch long. Wenz, who recently finished her sophomore year at Excelsior Springs, participated in a youth and high school soccer camp May 27-29 at Tiger Stadium – less a week after the end of her varsity girls season.

Body A former Excelsior Springs baseball player is living out a dream since his playing career ended.

Body Kinley Rogers went 3-for-3 at Class 4 state high school track and field competition. Rogers, who recently finished her junior year at Excelsior Springs, placed in the top six in three events at the May 30-31 meet in Jefferson City.

Body Excelsior Springs graduates Amani Robinson and Zeb McBee know who they’ll face this football season at William Jewell College. William Jewell, a Liberty-based NCAA Division II program, has posted its 2025 schedule on its website.

Body Jake Danneman likes where Excelsior Springs’ varsity football program is headed as he transitions into his second year as head coach. One reason for Danneman’s optimism is the latest camp he directed.