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to PRO High heat, drop kicks, random observations and points that amuse are all part of the wide, wide world of sports at the community and national levels. SHAWN RONEY Lately, I’ve found myself inspired by two sources: Aaron Holst and Bugs Bunny.

Jake Danneman likes where Excelsior Springs’ varsity football program is headed as he transitions into his second year as head coach. One reason for Danneman’s optimism is the latest camp he directed.

Excelsior Springs graduates Amani Robinson and Zeb McBee know who they’ll face this football season at William Jewell College. William Jewell, a Liberty-based NCAA Division II program, has posted its 2025 schedule on its website.

Kinley Rogers went 3-for-3 at Class 4 state high school track and field competition. Rogers, who recently finished her junior year at Excelsior Springs, placed in the top six in three events at the May 30-31 meet in Jefferson City.

A former Excelsior Springs baseball player is living out a dream since his playing career ended. Jaxen Gibson, a 2019 Excelsior Springs High School graduate, recently finished his second season as a graduate assistant coach at Mineral Area College, a Park Hills-based junior college.

Maddie Wenz wasn’t off the soccer pitch long. Wenz, who recently finished her sophomore year at Excelsior Springs, participated in a youth and high school soccer camp May 27-29 at Tiger Stadium – less a week after the end of her varsity girls season.

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A sober living home on Dawn Avenue is raising alarm among neighbors, with one Excelsior Springs resident demanding answers about how the facility began operating without notice or permits. Cody Montroy, who lives on Todd Street, recently raised concerns to the Excelsior Springs City Council about a house at 21 Dawn Avenue being used as a halfway house.