Another exciting week in Excelsior Springs sports delivered thrilling games and notable performances in basketball, wrestling, and beyond.
Monday, December 9, 2024
Middle School: The Boys and Girls Basketball teams took on Cameron Middle School. Middle School Wrestling competed in a tri-meet against multiple schools.
Girls Varsity Basketball: The Lady Tigers battled Oak Grove but fell short in a 35-49 loss. Despite the outcome, the team showed grit as they continued their season.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Middle School Basketball: Both Boys and Girls teams faced off against Moreland Ridge Middle School.
High School Matchups:
- Boys Varsity Basketball: Excelsior Springs faced Richmond but suffered a tough 29-66 loss.
- Girls Varsity Wrestling: The Lady Tigers shone in their dual against Winnetonka, claiming a 30-24 victory behind a strong collective effort. The JV wrestlers also showed promise in their matchups.
- Boys Varsity Wrestling: Competing against Winnetonka, the Tigers narrowly lost 29-41 but showcased improvement as the season progresses.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Middle School Wrestling: The team took on Heritage Middle School in a spirited meet.
C Gold Basketball: The Boys squad faced Winnetonka.
Boys Varsity Wrestling Quad:
- vs. Cameron: A challenging 22-57 loss.
- vs. Pleasant Hill: The Tigers rebounded with a hard-fought 42-35 victory.
Boys Varsity Basketball: Excelsior Springs competed in a tournament game against Oak Grove, coming up short 50-58 in a close contest.
Photos courtesy Tim Harlan
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Middle School Basketball: Boys and Girls teams faced South Valley Junior Middle School in competitive matchups.
Girls Varsity Basketball: In a nail-biting game against Richmond, the Lady Tigers narrowly lost 45-46, with their season-long improvement evident.
Friday, December 13, 2024
Boys Varsity Basketball: The Tigers squared off against Odessa but fell 43-57.
Girls Varsity Wrestling: Competing in a tournament against multiple schools, the Lady Tigers earned several top finishes:
- 1st Place: Gabby Scrivener (170 lbs)
- 2nd Place: Pyper Layton (135 lbs), Haylee Ray (155 lbs)
- 3rd Place: Kennedi Winford (105 lbs), Kaitlynn Foster (125 lbs), Emily Hilliard (140 lbs), Wambli Tunstall (145 lbs)
- 4th Place: Lillah Shue (115 lbs), Lilly Goetz (120 lbs), Adrien Crawley (235 lbs)
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Wrestling Success:
- Boys JV Wrestling: Competed against multiple schools here at home.
- Middle School Wrestling: at Platte City Middle School.
Photos courtesy Gina Scrivener
From thrilling wins to close contests, the Tigers continue to bring pride to their school and community. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as winter sports roll on!
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