Sports

Body Excelsior Springs refused to be swept in its opening week of varsity volleyball. The Tigers played three matches in three nights, falling 3-1 Aug.

Body Once again, Excelsior Springs struggled to hold onto the football. The Tigers lost three fumbles during their 34-12 Aug.

Body The Tim Nixon Invitational gave Excelsior Springs cross country coach Brian Smarker and his Tigers the chance to do some testing.

Body Like last year, Excelsior Springs played Fort Osage for the Winnetonka Tournament title to cap its first week of the varsity boys soccer season. This time, however, the outcome was different.

Body The first week of the girls tennis season left Excelsior Springs wanting a win. Excelsior Springs went 0-2 in duals last week, falling 9-0 to William Chrisman of Independence Aug.

Body FIRST WIN Mackenzie Ketterman has her first win as Orrick’s varsity volleyball coach. After opening Aug.

Body Excelsior Springs got its offense going to start the varsity softball season. Last week, the Tigers hammered out 27 hits and scored 20 runs in two games – a 15-5 win over William Chrisman Aug.

Body Like many girls in the Excelsior Springs High School volleyball program, Carly Dolt thinks of the program as a family. That family atmosphere is something the senior will miss about the program when this season ends.

Body Excelsior Springs’ season opener against Belton came down to taking care of the football. Or in Excelsior Springs’ case, struggles with taking care of the football.

Body Another youth football season is underway in Excelsior Springs. This past weekend, two Excelsior Springs Football Association (ESFA) teams opened their respective campaigns.