Upperclassmen form bulk of Gilbertson’s lineup
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The youth movement is over for Excelsior Springs in varsity softball. At least it is for this season.
Sports
ESHS girls netters seek to reclaim team district title
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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.
Upperclassmen look to lead Excelsior Springs runners
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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.
Coach looks to change ESFB culture
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Jake Danneman, Excelsior Springs’ new varsity football coach, and his staff are looking to take the Tigers in an upward direction. Danneman takes over a program that has posted back-to-back sub-.500 seasons.
Stalder leads group of newcomers to golf links
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Excelsior Springs coach David Stalder is working primarily with newcomers as he leads the varsity girls golf program again this fall. Addi Mathews is the lone returner.
Price takes helm of varsity volleyball program
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The Excelsior Springs varsity volleyball program is under new leadership in one way – and under familiar leadership in other ways. The Tigers’ new leader is head coach Cindy Price, who succeeds Kathryn Partridge.
Royals cling to final AL playoff spot
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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.
Chiefs begin preparations for threepeat run
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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.
Football camps spark epiphanies
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PREP 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. I should’ve used “Big Bertha.” That’s a realization I’ve made since covering an Aug.
Fall prep sports get underway at ESHS
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Fall sports practices have begun at Excelsior Springs High School. Per Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) regulations, practices began Monday.