Sports

Body A late scoring drive helped end Excelsior Springs’ streak of victories over Van Horn in varsity football – and Excelsior Springs’ season. Excelsior Springs and Van Horn were knotted at 24 about midway through the fourth quarter when the schools met Nov.

Body Excelsior Springs could soon get another crack at Kearney in varsity 11man football. With a win Friday on the road againstVan Horn in the Class 4 District 8 Tournament, the Tigers (2-7) would advance to face top-seeded and undefeated Kearney Nov.

Body Excelsior Springs varsity boys soccer coach Zac Ganzer and his Tigers were looking to start a new winning streak entering Wednesday’s regular-season finale with visiting Grandview.

Body Orrick and Santa Fe will meet again in varsity 8-man football. Friday night, the Bearcats (3-6) will host Santa Fe (1-8) in District 4 Tournament play, with the winner to face undefeated and top-seeded Braymer/Breckenridge Nov.

Body A historic run for Excelsior Springs in varsity girls tennis has ended. On Oct.

Body Jake Zapata is in rare company when it comes to Excelsior Springs High School boys soccer. The senior has surpassed 100 career goals.

Body Excelsior Springs varsity softball coach Megan Gilbertson and her Tigers almost notched a 20-win season. The local girls finished 19-10.

Body For the second straight season, Excelsior Springs is a district runner-up in girls tennis. The Tigers placed second in the Class 1 District 8 Tournament, which wrapped Oct.

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Body Excelsior Springs continues to pile up the goals – and deny goals – in varsity boys soccer. The Tigers had posted five straight shutouts entering Thursday’s home meeting with Center, a Kansas City-based school.