Goetz punches ticket to state
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Lilly Goetz will soon experience what it’s like to wrestle in a state high school tournament. Goetz, an Excelsior Springs freshman, will compete at Class 1 state girls competition, slated for Feb.
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Organizations spread eating disorder awareness
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Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series spreading awareness about eating disorders and resources available. With National Eating Disorder Awareness Week being observed from Feb.
Rea honored as Best Teacher
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Ross Rea, a dedicated fifth-grade teacher at Lewis Elementary School, has been honored as the Best Teacher in the Town and Country Leader’s 2024 Community Excellence Awards. In just his second year of teaching within the Excelsior Springs School District (ESSD), Rea has already made a significant impact on his students and the community.
ESSD opts to change conferences
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The Excelsior Springs School District will officially transition from the Greater Kansas City Suburban Conference’s Blue Division to the Midland Empire Conference (MEC), starting in the 2026-27 school year.
Orrick teams look to snap skids
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Both of Orrick’s varsity basketball teams are looking to snap losing skids Friday, when they’re scheduled to host Wellington-Napoleon in I-70 Conference action. The Orrick girls, coached by Jonathan Kinder, nearly snapped their losing streak Tuesday.
Collins keeps perfect season going with title run at OG
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Cooper Collins remains undefeated entering the boys wrestling postseason. The Excelsior Springs junior finished the regular season 33-0.
Girls grapplers prep for postseason
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Members of the Excelsior Springs girls wrestling team are looking to keep their season going this weekend. The girls will compete Friday and Saturday at the Class 1 District 4 Tournament at Kearney.