Sports

Body The Tim Nixon Invitational gave Excelsior Springs cross country coach Brian Smarker and his Tigers the chance to do some testing.

Body Like last year, Excelsior Springs played Fort Osage for the Winnetonka Tournament title to cap its first week of the varsity boys soccer season. This time, however, the outcome was different.

Body The first week of the girls tennis season left Excelsior Springs wanting a win. Excelsior Springs went 0-2 in duals last week, falling 9-0 to William Chrisman of Independence Aug.

Body FIRST WIN Mackenzie Ketterman has her first win as Orrick’s varsity volleyball coach. After opening Aug.

Body Excelsior Springs got its offense going to start the varsity softball season. Last week, the Tigers hammered out 27 hits and scored 20 runs in two games – a 15-5 win over William Chrisman Aug.

Body Like many girls in the Excelsior Springs High School volleyball program, Carly Dolt thinks of the program as a family. That family atmosphere is something the senior will miss about the program when this season ends.

Body Excelsior Springs’ season opener against Belton came down to taking care of the football. Or in Excelsior Springs’ case, struggles with taking care of the football.

Body Another youth football season is underway in Excelsior Springs. This past weekend, two Excelsior Springs Football Association (ESFA) teams opened their respective campaigns.

Body Sam Webb is still a Las Vegas Raider after all. On Monday, the Raiders announced their cuts to finalize their 53-man roster for the NFL’s regular season.

Body Of the changes Excelsior Springs is experiencing this season in varsity football following the graduation of a large of group of players this spring, the biggest might be at quarterback. Coach Mark Faubion has chosen Marquez McCant to succeed Chance Moreland as signal-caller.