Sports

Body Kolt Willis brought home the silver for his final high school track and field meet. Willis, who graduated May 10 from Excelsior Springs, placed second in the boys discus at Class 4 state competition, held May 23-24 at Jefferson City High School.

Body Abby Rash had a choice – continue her soccer career at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville or at Highland (Kan.) Community College. Rash chose Highland.

Body For the third straight season, Excelsior Springs coach Aaron Holst and his Tigers played in a Class 4 sectional baseball game. This season, the Tigers faced St.

Body Excelsior Springs is sending five members of its varsity track and field program to Class 4 state competition this weekend. Joseph James, Kolin Kincaid, Kolt Willis, Katie Houck and Kinley Rogers will represent the Tigers at the Friday-Saturday meet at Jefferson City.

Body Excelsior Springs has taken measures to promote community unity and foster appreciation for diversity.

Body Jacob Schmidt nearly brought home a medal from the Class 4 state boys golf tournament.

Body For the second straight season, Excelsior Springs finished .500 or better in varsity girls soccer. The Tigers went 8-8 this season.

Body Mason Wartner is going from black and gold, the school colors of Excelsior Springs High School, to wine and canary yellow, the school colors of Park University. Wartner, who officially graduated high school May 10, has signed to play soccer at Park, an NAIA program.

Body Excelsior Springs varsity baseball coach Aaron Holst and his Tigers were eying a third straight district title at press time.

Body Oak Grove ended Excelsior Springs’ latest winning streak Monday in varsity girls soccer – and Excelsior Springs’ season. The Tigers fell to Oak Grove at Boonville in Class 2 District 6 Tournament play.