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Body CAMERON – To Tigers coach Jake Danneman, Excelsior Springs’ 34-21 Sept. 11 road loss to Cameron in varsity 11-man football had something in common with the Tigers’ first two games this season: Excelsior Springs played better the second half than it did the first.

Body Temperatures of 90-plus degrees Fahrenheit Sept. 2 couldn’t deter Excelsior Springs sophomore Allison Deere from shooting her best-ever nine-hole round of golf.

Body Orrick’s attempt to stage a Week 2 comeback victory in varsity 8-man football came up short. Trailing Polo 28-12 after three quarters, the Bearcats outscored the Panthers 2612 the fourth quarter.

Body MAGIC NUMBER Three proved to be the magic number for Orrick, in terms of getting its first win this season in varsity volleyball. After losses to Lone Jack and Maysville, the Bearcats swept Penney of Hamilton 3-0 Sept.

Body The members of Excelsior Springs’ defensive unit might feel like they’re on an Easter egg hunt at times during Friday’s road meeting with Cameron in varsity 11man football, Excelsior Springs coach Jake Danneman suggested.

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Body NEW ERA Aaron Rodenberg began his varsity 8-man football coaching career at Orrick with a win. Rodenberg formally made his debut with the Bearcats Aug.

Body Excelsior Springs is in position to beat the heat and get its cross country season underway Saturday. The Tigers are slated to open with the Tim Nixon Cross Country Invitational at the Capitol Federal Sports Complex in Liberty.