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ES soccer squad adds three wins

Body Excelsior Springs’ two victories last week in varsity boys soccer has coach Brett McKenzie looking forward to the rest of this season. The first win occurred Sept.

Bearcats prep to match Orioles’ muscle

Body Orrick is facing another varsity 8-man football program with muscle this week, according to Bearcats coach Aaron Rodenberg. The Bearcats (2-2) are slated to face Concordia (2-2) Friday at Orrick.
CAMDEN SAMS attempts to break a tackle during Orrick’s road meeting with Norborne Hardin-Central. Sams and his fellow Bearcats are prepping for Concordia this week. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

Rugby needs more journalistic love

Body 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. A few questions are nagging at me.
RUGBY IS a sport where it’s easy for photojournalists to capture the looks on athletes’ faces. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS SPORTS NOTEBOOK

Body IT’S RALLY TIME Coach Richie Marsh has a reason for why his Excelsior Springs varsity girls tennis team went 3-1 last week in duals: The girls kept rallies going.

Rivalry rematch awaits varsity boys soccer squad

Body At press time, Excelsior Springs soccer coach Brett McKenzie and his varsity boys squad were preparing to face a Missouri Highway 92 rival – less than a week after first facing that rival. The Tigers had a meeting slated with Kearney for Thursday at Tiger Stadium.

Delayed start to season finally ends for netters

Body The wait is over for Excelsior Springs coach Richie Marsh and his girls tennis program. After having to wait to play for almost two weeks because of the weather, the Excelsior Springs girls kicked off their varsity season last week with two duals – a 9-0 Sept.
OLIVIA DEERE looks to hit a forehand shot during Excelsior Springs’ varsity girls tennis dual with Kearney. SHAWN RONEY | Staff
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