Sports

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.

Body Sam Webb is still a Las Vegas Raider after all. On Monday, the Raiders announced their cuts to finalize their 53-man roster for the NFL’s regular season.

Body Of the changes Excelsior Springs is experiencing this season in varsity football following the graduation of a large of group of players this spring, the biggest might be at quarterback. Coach Mark Faubion has chosen Marquez McCant to succeed Chance Moreland as signal-caller.

Body When it comes to varsity boys soccer, success has become an expectation at Excelsior Springs, particularly postseason success.

Body DUSTIN DANNER Sports Reporter Excelsior Springs cross country coach Brian Smarker expects some summertime training to pay off this fall for his Tigers.

Body Excelsior Springs is looking to win another district title this season in varsity girls tennis – and some experienced players might help the Tigers nab another district championship plaque.

Body Excelsior Springs will field a varsity softball team that’s young in grade level, but not in experience. Nor will that team be lacking in fight, according to coach Megan Gilbertson.

Body Excelsior Springs girls golf teammates Kylee Baldridge and Addi Matthews are locked in a competition, according to coach David Stalder. Stalder sees Baldridge, a senior; and Matthews, a junior, as the two candidates to be the team’s No.