Sports

Body Excelsior Springs cross country coach Brian Smarker would probably say the course his Tigers ran Sept. 14 at the Chris Stubbs Invitational wasn’t built for speed.

Body Excelsior Springs avoided getting swept in its four varsity softball games last week. The Tigers went 1-3, falling Sept.

Body Excelsior Springs returned to its winning ways last week in varsity boys soccer. The Tigers did so by posting back-to-back shutouts, crushing Winnetonka 7-0 Sept.

Body Excelsior Springs has gotten on a hot streak in varsity volleyball. After an 0-4 start, the Tigers had won nine of their last 12 matches entering Thursday’s meeting with visiting Grandview.

Body Excelsior Springs’ losing streak in varsity girls tennis duals continued last week. And then, it suddenly ended.

Body There was no lack of youth league football on Sept. 16 at Tiger Stadium.

Body The Excelsior Springs varsity softball team hit the road last week. The Tigers faced North Kansas City Sept.

Body For the third straight week, turnovers hurt Excelsior Springs in varsity 11-man football. Following turnover-plagued losses to Belton and Raytown, the Tigers turned over the ball six times during their 35-7 Sept.

Body Excelsior Springs is on something akin to a tournament circuit in girls golf. Missouri State High School Activities Association information states that five of the Tigers’ six competitions over a 15-day stretch are tournaments.

Body At press time, Excelsior Springs was still seeking its first team win in girls tennis. In terms of singles and doubles matches, however, some Tigers have their first win.