Sports

Body A new era is underway with Excelsior Springs varsity boys soccer. Brett McKenzie succeeds Zac Ganzer, who led the Excelsior Springs boys to four straight district titles, and top-four finishes in the Class 2 state tournament in 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Body Excelsior Springs is seeking a second straight winning varsity softball season. The girls finished 19-10 in 2024, reaching the Class 3 District 8 semifinals.

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Body Excelsior Springs coach Cindy Price’s volleyballers have something extra to practice and play for this season: the program’s Captain of the Week award.

Body After my recent scares of misplacing my phone and dropping my truck key in public places, I’m reluctant to go anywhere – even in my daydreams. But I can’t stay home, physically or mentally.

Body Orrick varsity coach Matt O’Dell continued resurrecting pieces of Orrick High School’s gridiron past when the Bearcats convened for their fourth and final week of offseason 8-man football camp.

Body Excelsior Springs varsity 11-man football coach Jake Danneman saw a turnaround from his Tigers during their final week of offseason scrimmages.