Sports

Body KEARNEY – The Tigers got tagged early and often in their 44-6 Sept. 16 Greater Kansas City Suburban Conference-Blue Division road loss to undefeated Kearney in varsity 11-man football.

Body In two weeks and change, an Excelsior Springs High School alumnus will have the privilege of playing pro football at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. But he might hear some “boos” because of his uniform.

Body The Tigers showed they could rebound from a walk-off loss last week. After falling 6-4 Sept.

Body Excelsior Springs ended last week’s string of varsity girls tennis duals on a winning note. After falling 8-1 to both North Kansas City and Benton of St.

Body Scoring probably seemed like second nature for Excelsior Springs in last week’s two home varsity boys soccer games. The Tigers cruised past Winnetonka and Cameron, winning both games 8-0.

Body Excelsior Springs continues to rebuild in boys and girls cross country, Brian Smarker said following the program’s performance at the Platte County Invitational. “The younger runners are showing a hint of promising successes for the coming years,” Smarker said.

Body For their Greater Kansas City Suburban Conference-Blue Division opener, the Tigers got stingy on defense. Officially, Excelsior Springs allowed only 201 yards of total offense en route to defeating Winnetonka Sept.

Body The Tigers have their first dual win this season in varsity girls tennis. Excelsior Springs got the “W” Sept.

Body Last week, the Tigers found themselves playing for a tournament championship in varsity boys soccer for the second time this season. Unlike the first time they played for a title, however, they had to settle for being runners-up.

Body The Tigers got their fill of varsity softball last week. The girls crammed in six games, including five weekend tournament games, going 2-4.