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Based on his preseason turnout, Excelsior Springs varsity coach Cody Beck probably won’t have to worry about having open weight classes this boys wrestling season. At press time, there were 37 boys out for wrestling.

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When it comes to varsity girls wrestling, Excelsior Springs is seeking an identity this season, coach Scott Schwab suggested. “We are still trying to build up our team as a whole,” Schwab said.

St. Michael did a lot of great things today.” ~ Zac Ganzer Excelsior Springs’ string of top-four state finishes in varsity boys soccer has ended.

Excelsior Springs’ winning varsity softball season got capped with an awards banquet Tuesday night. Convening with her Tigers at the high school, coach Megan Gilbertson gave awards to Josie Casler, Alyssa Dean, Kinley Rogers, Kayden Rogers and Keira Romazon.

Excelsior Springs varsity volleyball coach Cindy Price had some special honors for some of herTigers Sunday night. During the team’s end-of-season banquet at the high school, Price gave out the Good Teammate, Most Improved, No Fear, Hustle, Future Coach, Volleyball IQ, Team Leader and Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards.

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Excelsior Springs varsity boys soccer coach Zac Ganzer and his Tigers are continuing their quest for a fourth topfour finish at Class 2 state competition. Excelsior Springs (18-3) will face St.

Excelsior Springs graduate Mason Wartner exceeded his expectations in his first season of men’s soccer at Park University. Wartner, who graduated high school in May, had a goal of making the traveling squad with the Parkville-based, NAIAaffiliated university, he said.