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Upperclassmen look to lead Excelsior Springs runners

1 year ago By Dustin Danner

Excelsior Springs cross country coach Steve Houck will have some experienced runners again this varsity season. On the girls side, the program returns two-year letterwinner Katie Houck – one of three girls juniors.

ESHS girls netters seek to reclaim team district title

1 year ago By Dustin Danner

The Excelsior Springs varsity girls tennis team is on a quest, according to coach Richie Marsh. “The girls have set a goal to … get back to the district final and claim the championship once again after falling short last year,” Marsh said.

SENIOR MEGAN RIEGEL, shown recently working on her forehand shot, is part of a group of returning players looking to help Excelsior Springs win another district girls tennis title. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

ES to host first-ever Irish Festival

1 year ago By Miranda Jamison

On September 14, the rich charm and captivating culture of Ireland will come alive in Excelsior Springs as the city hosts its first-ever Irish Festival. Shamrock Hills Vineyard and Winery, along with Shamrock Ranch, will be bustling with the vibrant celebration of all things Irish.

SHAMROCK HILLS VINEYARD and Winery offers a serene escape in Excelsior Springs. It showcases award-winning wines, picturesque vineyard views and a warm, inviting ambiance for wine enthusiasts and families. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Warrants issued for ES crimes

1 year ago By Miranda Jamison

Warrants were issued for two area residents for non-appearance in court. Nickols A warrant has been issued for a Leavenworth woman who allegedly committed a crime in Excelsior Springs.

Upperclassmen form bulk of Gilbertson’s lineup

1 year ago By Dustin Danner

The youth movement is over for Excelsior Springs in varsity softball. At least it is for this season.

Ganzer, Tigers seek to continue streaks

1 year ago By Dustin Danner

Excelsior Springs varsity boys soccer coach Zac Ganzer and a core group of returning Tigers are eyeing a fourth straight top-four finish at state competition. The Tigers, who finished 14-7 and placed fourth in the Class 2 state tournament in 2023, return 69% of their goal-scorers, including top scorer Jake Zapata.

BRADY SCHOONOEVER (No. 2), shown fighting for possession in November 2023 at Class 2 state competition in Fenton, is among those attackers returning from Excelsior Springs’ Class 2 fourth-place boys soccer team TIM HARLAN | Submitted

Royals cling to final AL playoff spot

1 year ago By Dustin Danner

Kansas City remains in the thick of the American League (AL) playoff race, despite going 4-6 in its last 10 games.

The Royals were 66-55 and held the position of the final wild card spot entering this weekend’s three-game interleague road series with Cincinnati. Their 4-6 stretch began with a split of the final two games of a road series with Detroit.

Chiefs begin preparations for threepeat run

1 year ago By Dustin Danner

With the regular season less than three weeks away, Kansas City is prepping to do something only one other NFL franchise has done: win three straight league titles.

The Chiefs have won back-to-back league titles, rallying to defeat Philadelphia in Super Bowl LVII, and then rallying and defeating San Francisco in overtime in Super Bowl LVIII. A victory in Super Bowl LIX, scheduled for February 2025 in New Orleans would put them in the company of Green Bay.