Sports

Welcome to the Excelsior Citizen’s Sports Page, your ultimate destination for all things sports in Excelsior Springs! Sports bring us together, ignite our competitive spirit, and create unforgettable moments of triumph and overcoming adversity. We’re dedicated to capturing the thrilling stories, remarkable achievements, and vibrant camaraderie that define the sports scene in Excelsior Springs. From high school athletics to local bowling leagues and pee-wee teams, our Sports Page is a hub of exciting narratives that celebrate the passion and dedication of athletes at all levels.

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Scrivener Sets Excelsior Springs Record at Class 3 State Golf Tournament

Senior Gabby Scrivener made Excelsior Springs history at the Class 3 State Golf Tournament, finishing 26th overall, the top girls finish in school history
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Tigers Volleyball Sweeps into Semifinals Before Falling to Odessa

The Lady Tigers closed the 2025 volleyball season on a strong note, sweeping Grandview, Raytown South, and Guadalupe Centers before falling to Odessa in the ...
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Homecoming Night Dampened by Storms and St. Joseph Central

Mother Nature wasn’t the only one bringing the thunder Friday night. A 30-minute lightning delay and a strong St. Joseph Central offense tested the Tigers, ...
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Lady Tiger Pitcher Kayden Rogers Commits to MCC Softball

Congratulations to senior Kayden Rogers, who’s taking her talents to the next level! The Lady Tiger pitcher has committed to play softball for Metropolitan Community ...
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Kearney Captures XC Conference Titles as Tigers Eye Districts Ahead

The Cross Country Tigers hit the trails again in Kearney for the Suburban Blue Conference meet, where Sophomore Lane Collins and Sophomore Elizabeth Ringenberg led ...
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Lady Tigers Tennis Ends Strong Season at Districts

After a 13-win season, the Lady Tiger tennis team wrapped up district play with a hard-fought run that ended in the semifinals against top-seeded Savannah.
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Lady Tigers Fall 4-3 to Savannah in Softball District Semifinals

The Lady Tiger softball season came to a close with a narrow 4-3 loss to Savannah in the district semifinals. The team finishes another strong ...
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Scrivener Qualifies for State Golf Tournament in Joplin

After missing state by just one stroke last year, senior Gabby Scrivener is headed to Joplin to represent the Lady Tigers at the Class 3 ...
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Strong Effort from XC Tigers at Massive Kearney Invitational Meet

The Tigers joined more than 40 schools at the Kearney Invitational, with Elizabeth Ringenberg leading the Lady Tigers and Lane Collins setting the pace for ...
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Price Leads Lady Tigers to Conference Win Over Griffins

The Lady Tigers fought through a busy week on the court, picking up a conference win over Winnetonka behind Jordin Price’s 21 kills. Read the ...
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Lady Tigers Split Four-Game Week, Finish Conference Play at 6-4

The Lady Tiger softball team lit up the scoreboard early in the week with back-to-back shutouts over Raytown South before closing out conference play 6-4. ...
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Wartner, Schoonover Lead Tigers to 5-0 Start in Suburban Blue Play

The Tigers continued their Suburban Blue dominance with two more wins — an 8-0 mercy-rule victory over Raytown South and a 3-1 win over Kearney. ...
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Back-to-Back Wins: Tigers Top Grandview in Suburban Blue Play

Tigers 22, Grandview 7! Freshman Nick Mubanga broke loose for 78 and added another TD in the fourth. Landon Marcum to Owen O’Dell tied it ...
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Excelsior Springs Welcomes the Return of the Opal Wapoo Gravel Challenge

The hills were alive with gravel and grit this weekend. The Opal Wapoo Gravel Experience made a powerful return to Excelsior Springs as riders pushed ...
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Excelsior Springs Soccer Stays Perfect in Conference Play After OT Thriller

The Tigers stayed perfect in Suburban Blue play after a thrilling 2-1 double-overtime win over Smithville, capped by a golden goal from Brady Schoonover. Despite ...
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Lady Tigers Score 57 Runs, Take Second in Excelsior Springs Tournament

The Lady Tigers plated 57 runs over five games last week, earning a 3-2 record and a second-place finish in their home tournament. Big bats ...
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Lady Tiger Standout Josie Casler Commits to Baker University Softball

Congratulations to ESHS standout Josie Casler on signing with Baker University! Read how she found her perfect fit on and off the field.
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Busy Week on the Greens for Lady Tiger Golfers

Senior Gabby Scrivener led the Lady Tigers through a full week of golf with tournaments in Platte City and Chillicothe, improving her score by 13 ...
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