Sports

Preston Jones would probably attest to the power of positive thinking, based on something he did the night of Oct. 20 against Ruskin in varsity 11-man football.

DUSTIN DANNER Sports Reporter Recently, an Excelsior Springs-based club sports team gave itself a Halloween treat of sorts. The Knuckleheadz, a 16-and-under baseball team, won their division championship at the KC Sports Boo Bash, a tournament with a Halloween theme that took place Sept.

From a competition standpoint, Excelsior Springs had a light week last week in varsity boys soccer. Excelsior Springs played one game – a 7-0 win over Raytown South Oct.

For the first time since 2019, Excelsior Springs can claim a winning season in varsity volleyball. That season ended Oct.

is a Las Vegas Raider again. The Raiders announced Oct.

The regular season is over for the Excelsior Springs Football Association (ESFA). And the postseason is about to begin.

Excelsior Springs’ quest for a second straight team district championship in girls tennis fell short. For the second straight season, the Tigers reached the championship dual of the Class 1 District 14 Tournament.

For two-plus quarters on the night of Oct. 13, Excelsior Springs was in position to get its first win this season in varsity 11-man football.

Excelsior Springs’ cross country runners are turning their focus to qualifying for state competition. The Tigers will attempt to qualify for the Class 4 state meet when they run at Class 4 District 4 competition, slated for Oct.

Shutouts characterized the first round of the Class 4 District 8 Tournament. Excelsior Springs was on the losing side of one of those shutouts.