Sports

There was no lack of youth league football on Sept. 16 at Tiger Stadium.

The Excelsior Springs varsity softball team hit the road last week. The Tigers faced North Kansas City Sept.

For the third straight week, turnovers hurt Excelsior Springs in varsity 11-man football. Following turnover-plagued losses to Belton and Raytown, the Tigers turned over the ball six times during their 35-7 Sept.

Excelsior Springs is on something akin to a tournament circuit in girls golf. Missouri State High School Activities Association information states that five of the Tigers’ six competitions over a 15-day stretch are tournaments.

At press time, Excelsior Springs was still seeking its first team win in girls tennis. In terms of singles and doubles matches, however, some Tigers have their first win.

Until Monday’s meeting with Winnetonka, Excelsior Springs was on a losing streak in varsity boys soccer. Before getting their 7-0 road win over the Griffins, the Tigers lost three straight, including two last week in their own tournament at Tiger Stadium.

The Tigers didn’t have to negotiate many hills when they ran on Sept. 7 at the Marshall Invitational.

Excelsior Springs started a winning streak in varsity volleyball last week. After getting swept 3-0 Sept.

Excelsior Springs refused to be swept in its opening week of varsity volleyball. The Tigers played three matches in three nights, falling 3-1 Aug.

Once again, Excelsior Springs struggled to hold onto the football. The Tigers lost three fumbles during their 34-12 Aug.