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ES softballers remain undefeated

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Excelsior Springs continues to pile up the runs – and the victories – in varsity softball. Through Tuesday, the Tigers were 7-0 and had outscored their opponents 82-14.
THE BALL jumps off Keira Romazon’s bat Sept. 3 as the Excelsior Springs junior smacks one of her three doubles to help the Tigers crush Cameron 14-2 at Cameron. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

ES urges Good Neighbor Week participation

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In honor of National Good Neighbor Day, the City of Excelsior Springs is urging all residents to participate in a spirited competition to highlight the warm and friendly community atmosphere during Missouri’s Good Neighbor Week.

Raiders reactivate Webb

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Excelsior Springs High School graduate got to suit for an NFL game again. As was reported recently on Raiders Wire, a USA Today webpage that reports on news about the Las Vegas Raiders, Webb was moved from the Raiders’ practice squad to their active roster for their season opener Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.

Excelsior Springs girls netters open 3-1

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For the first time since 2015, Excelsior Springs has a winning record through four duals in varsity girls tennis. As of this writing, the Tigers were 3-1 with two duals pending this week – Wednesday at Belton and Thursday against visiting Lexington.

Nessa continues imparting knowledge at ESMS

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A committed teacher has spent seven years serving Excelsior Springs School District (ESSD) students and is now embarking on his eighth year at the Excelsior Springs Middle School (ESMS). A distinguished educator, Brock Nessa imparts his knowledge of eighthgrade math and algebra to students.
BROCK NESSA, a proud Tiger alumni, has been passionately devoting his teaching career to the students of Excelsior Springs Middle School. As a lifelong native and esteemed Hall of Famer, his commitment to the school and its students is unwavering. Submitted

New sign honors John Shepherd’s legacy

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After the Excelsior Springs City Council’s tribute to the esteemed retired high school coach John Shepherd in January, Leavenworth Street has been proudly renamed Honorary Coach John Shepherd Way and the sign has now been officially installed to honor his legacy.
FRIENDS AND FAMILY stand with John Shepherd (center) in front of a sign dedicated to him near the new Lewis Elementary. Shephard dedicated his career to teaching for over 39 years in Excelsior Springs and also coached basketball and football. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Offense powers ES to title

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Excelsior Springs varsity softball coach Megan Gilbert and her Tigers already have a championship under their belts this season – still less than a week old. By scoring 41 runs and pounding out 40 hits, Excelsior Springs went 4-0 and claimed the Cameron Tournament championship Aug 31.
THE EXCELSIOR SPRINGS varsity softball team savors its Cameron Tournament title. Pictured (from left), front row, Haylee Ray, Alyssa Dean, Sydney Jones, Courtney James; second row, assistant coach Jessica Evert, Bristol Sharp, Kayden Rogers, Addi Lingle, Willa Schreier, Jenna Thomas; back row, coach Megan Gilbertson, Keira Romazon, Bella Loeffert, Kinley Rogers, Josie Casler, Reese Ryan, assistant coach Jessica Teel, assistant coach Promise Taylor. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff