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Rogers named AAU All-American

1 year ago By Dustin Danner

For an Excelsior Springs prep athlete, the track and field season didn’t end with state competition. Kinley Rogers, a Class 4 state qualifier in two events this spring at the high school level, competed in three field events in the 17-18 age group at the AAU Junior Olympics, held July 31-Aug.

Picollo, Royals make trade moves to prep for postseason run

1 year ago By Dustin Danner

J.J. Picollo has been busy the past few weeks trying to prepare the Kansas City Royals for a postseason run.

Picollo, the team’s executive vice president and general manager, started making moves July 14 with the acquisition of relief pitcher Hunter Harvey from Washington. Then, on Monday, he helped the Royals secure right handed-pitcher Michael Lorenzen from Texas.

McCant, Tigers back in training with new coach

1 year ago By Shawn Roney

Marquez McCant is glad to be practicing high school football again. After having his 2023 varsity season cut short by an injury, the quarterback trained this summer with his Excelsior Springs teammates.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS VARSITY QUARTERBACK Marquez McCant (left) hands off to Gaige Carr during Monday’s team camp session at Tiger Stadium, led by new coach Jake Danneman. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

ESHS grad heads to Mo Valley

1 year ago By Dustin Danner

Excelsior Springs is sending another student-athlete to college. Joseph James, who graduated this spring from high school, recently signed a letter of intent to study at and run track for Missouri Valley College, a four-year, Marshall-based private college with an enrollment of just more than 1,500 students.

JOSEPH JAMES, shown clearing a hurdle this spring during the Mineral Water Classic, has signed a letter of intent to compete in track and field at Missouri Valley College in Marshall. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

Tiger football hosts tourney honoring Bonuchi

1 year ago By Miranda Jamison

A new football coach at Excelsior Springs High School (ESHS) has made one of his first acts in a position of respect and charity. Jake Danneman recently put together the highly anticipated inaugural Vic Bonuchi Golf Tournament, a well-attended event held at the picturesque Excelsior Springs Golf Course.

Witt piles up the hits after All-Star break

1 year ago By Dustin Danner

Bobby Witt Jr. continues to power Kansas City and keep the Royals in American League playoff contention with his bat.

The young shortstop was leading the Royals with a .344 average entering Kansas City’s three-game interleague series this weekend with the Chicago Cubs at Kauffman Stadium. Following Thursday’s 8-6 home loss to Arizona, Witt was batting .696 (16-for-23) since the All-Star break.

Thacker, ’Cats all business at camp

1 year ago By Shawn Roney

Orrick varsity 8-man football coach Kirk Thacker and his Bearcats had their game faces on for this week’s team camp. “We’re all business.

ORRICK QUARTERBACK Jeff Rohde looks downfield and prepares to throw as he and his fellow Bearcats drill over pass routes Wednesday morning on the Orrick practice field. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

Building relationships draws Rogers to softball

1 year ago By Dustin Danner

For Kayden Rogers, her favorite part of high school softball is building relationships. “I have enjoyed the lasting relationships and seeing my teammates succeed at ESHS,” said Rogers, who’ll be a junior this fall at Excelsior Springs.

Ice Crushers smash competition; nab NKCA tourney title

1 year ago By Dustin Danner

A group of area 13-year-olds dominated their NKCA Baseball League competition this spring and summer. Called the Ice Crushers and coached by Richie Marsh, Andy Cramer, Greg Schmidt and JP Nielsen, the youngsters recently won the league title for their age level, cruising to 9-2 and 15-3 wins in tournament play.

MEET THE ICE CRUSHERS: Front row (from left) Kaide Lowe, Bently Cramer, Kellan VanCampen, Jaxton Smith, Connor Marsh; second row, Halen Aldana, Tristan Schmidt, Kolt Nielsen, Mason Fields, Braydon Pearson, Bennett Hughes; back row, coaches Andy Cramer, JP Nielsen, Richie Marsh. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

Romazon ready to pitch again for ESHS softballers

1 year ago By Dustin Danner

When Excelsior Springs begins varsity softball season in August, the Tigers will likely turn to Keira Romazon to pitch. Romazon, who’ll be a junior this fall, has pitched for Excelsior Springs the past two seasons.

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