Sports

Body The sophomore class might have an influence on how Excelsior Springs fares this school year in varsity girls sports. Willa Schreier, a two-sport athlete, is among those sophomores who might wield some influence, particularly in softball.

Body School hasn’t started at Excelsior Springs, but fall sports practices have.

Body to PRO High heat, drop kicks, random observations and points that amuse are all part of the wide, wide world of sports at the community and national levels. When staffer and Excelsior Springs High School alumna Miranda Jamison (a.k.a., “MJ”) and I made a July 29 trek to St.

Body Football season is approaching in Excelsior Springs – and not just for the high school and middle school teams. The Excelsior Springs Football Association (ESFA) is assembling five teams this fall for grades 2-6.

Body Jake Zapata has two seasons left to achieve a goal that narrowly eluded him in his first two seasons of playing varsity boys soccer at Excelsior Springs High School.

Body Excelsior Springs student athletes and coaches are getting a breather of sorts this week.

Body Coach Kirk Thacker’s plans for starting Orrick’s final week of varsity 8-man football team camp Monday got changed. Normally, Thacker and his Bearcats hold camp sessions outside.

Body Josie Casler has her athletic goals set for this school year at Excelsior Springs High School – and beyond. Casler, who’ll start her sophomore year when classes get underway in August, is a returning letterwinner in two sports at Excelsior Springs.

Body On Tuesday, Lucas Dillman fulfilled a dream, one that many young baseball players have: He played in a Major League Baseball stadium.

Body Sometimes, rivals on the playing field can be great friends who come together for a special cause. Such was the case July 21 in Excelsior Springs, when softball alumni from Excelsior Springs and Richmond faced off in a benefit game to help the family of Presley Minnick.