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Royals in AL Central race

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With the high school season having ended recently, some Excelsior Springs baseball fans might be focusing on a ballclub based about 30 miles away: the Kansas City Royals. The Royals were 36-26 entering Wednesday’s American League (AL) Central Division meeting with Cleveland at Progressive Field.

Excelsior grad sets 5,000 indoor record

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Excelsior Springs High School graduate Michael Rebello has put his name in the Bradley University record books. Robello, the 2019 Class 3 state cross country champion and a 2020 Excelsior Springs graduate, set the school indoor record for the 5,000-meter run this winter while representing Bradley at the Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational.
Michael Rebello

Willis takes second at state track meet

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Kolt Willis brought home the silver for his final high school track and field meet. Willis, who graduated May 10 from Excelsior Springs, placed second in the boys discus at Class 4 state competition, held May 23-24 at Jefferson City High School.

Rash heads to Highland

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Abby Rash had a choice – continue her soccer career at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville or at Highland (Kan.) Community College. Rash chose Highland.

ES sends five to state track meet

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Excelsior Springs is sending five members of its varsity track and field program to Class 4 state competition this weekend. Joseph James, Kolin Kincaid, Kolt Willis, Katie Houck and Kinley Rogers will represent the Tigers at the Friday-Saturday meet at Jefferson City.
KATIE HOUCK, shown at sectional competition May 18 in Independence, is among five Class 4 state qualifiers for Excelsior Springs in track and field. TIM HARLAN | Contributed Photo

Special Olympics event fosters diversity

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Excelsior Springs has taken measures to promote community unity and foster appreciation for diversity. The Special Olympics Track and Field event was a remarkable display of community unity and commitment to inclusivity, brought to life through the collaborative efforts of the Excelsior Springs Community Center (ESCC) and Excelsior Springs High School’s (ESHS), Student Council (STUCO).
LILLY MORGAN wins the wheelchair race with no competition in sight. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff
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