Sports

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Pleasant Hill and Excelsior Springs had something on the line when they met May 3 at Pleasant Hill in varsity baseball: the Missouri River Valley Conference West Division title. Excelsior Springs was undefeated in MRVC West play.

Body LAS VEGAS – The Raiders just inked a deal with a former Excelsior Springs standout football player. Sam Webb, a 2016 graduate, signed as an undrafted free agent with the Raiders this weekend after the NFL Draft, held in Las Vegas, home to the Raiders since 2020.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Tigers had a nearly perfect week the last week of April in varsity boys tennis. Excelsior Springs went 3-1 in duals, scoring wins over Odessa and Clinton, both on April 26; and Odessa again on April 28.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Tigers’ offense continued to roar last week in varsity baseball.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The track and field teams logged some bus miles last week. Excelsior Springs competed in two road meets: the Nick Sloop Invitational April 25 at Lawson and the Platte County Invitational April 29 at Platte County.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Sometimes, it takes just one big inning to end a losing streak. The Tigers had just that April 19 against visiting Fort Osage to end a fourgame skid in varsity baseball with a 4-2 win.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Overall, the Tigers “had a great day” in varsity track and field April 22 at the Mineral Water Classic, coach Jonah Albertson said.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Tigers are trying to find their winning ways again in varsity girls soccer. After winning four straight from March 31 to April 11, Excelsior Springs had lost five out of six through Monday’s 2-1 road loss to Savannah.

Body CLINTON – When it came to varsity boys golf this spring, Excelsior Springs was difficult to beat in Missouri River Valley Conference West Division play.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Tigers nabbed a team title and six event victories at the Highway 92 Meet, including five individual wins. “We had a great day overall, with 70 more personal records (set),” coach Jonah Albertson said.