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ES golfers 3rd at Higginsville, 2nd at Harrisonville triangular

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Excelsior Springs was only a handful of strokes shy of winning the Lafayette County Tournament last week. The Tigers finished third in the April 19 competition at the Higginsville Country Club, shooting a 247 – two strokes behind runner-up Oak Grove and four strokes behind team champion Knob Noster.

ES boys netters roll in duals

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The Tigers have been difficult to beat in varsity boys tennis since hosting their tournament. Following the April 12 competition, Excelsior Springs had won four of five duals entering Wednesday’s home meeting with Fort Osage.
AUSTIN COLLINS also approaches the net during the April 17 dual with Richmond, returning a shot for a point during the Tigers’ home victory. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

Serving success from a small town

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From a small-town upbringing to a national accomplishment, Sarah Server has accomplished great things in a short amount of time. Since leaving Excelsior Springs, she has cooked for and served the president as well as competed in a culinary competition.
SARA SERVER STANDS outside the White house. | Submitted

Volunteers offer cleaning where it counts

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A two-day cleanup extravaganza took place in Excelsior Springs this weekend, with residents and middle school students cleaning up litter for the Seventh Annual Earth Day Clean Up. “I definitely believe the community benefits from the cleanup.
JASPER PROCTOR HELPS collect trash and hands it to Cody Proctor during the Earth Day cleanup. ELIZABETH BARNT | Staff

ES golfers take second at ’Tonka triangular

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Jacob Schmidt and his Excelsior Springs varsity boys golf teammates fought through the elements when they played in an April 13 triangular hosted by Winnetonka at Hodge Park Golf Club in Kansas City. Schmidt managed the weather well enough to place second overall with a nine-hole round of 41.

Tigers sweep Highway 92 Meet

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Excelsior Springs made a clean sweep of the Highway 92 Meet. The Tigers won the boys portion of the track and field competition, held April 13 at Tiger Stadium, with 266.5 points – 124.5 points ahead of runner-up Lathrop.
KINLEY ROGERS, a first-year high schooler, attempts a discus throw during the Highway 92 Meet April 13 at Tiger Stadium. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

K9 Argos gets new vest

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Clay County Sheriff’s Office K9 Argos is anticipating the arrival of a bullet- and stab-proof vest, thanks to Vested Interest in K9s Inc. Argos, who joined the Clay County Sheriff’s Office in Sept.