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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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Excelsior Springs High School to Host 2nd Annual Alumni 3v3 Basketball Tournament

Excelsior Springs High School is gearing up for an exciting event as the 2nd Annual ESHS Alumni 3v3 Basketball Tournament takes place on Saturday, February ...
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Chuck Anderson Ford’s Weekly Sports Wrap-Up: December 15-22, 2024

The first week of December brought plenty of action for Excelsior Springs athletes, with impressive performances across basketball, wrestling, and debate.
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Chuck Anderson Ford’s Weekly Sports Wrap-Up: December 9-14, 2024

The first week of December brought plenty of action for Excelsior Springs athletes, with impressive performances across basketball, wrestling, and debate.
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Chuck Anderson Ford’s Weekly Sports Wrap-Up: December 2-7, 2024

The first week of December brought plenty of action for Excelsior Springs athletes, with impressive performances across basketball, wrestling, and debate.
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Tigers Fall Short in State Quarterfinals Against St. Michael, Ending Another Remarkable Season

The Excelsior Springs Tigers boys' soccer team saw their championship dreams dashed in a hard-fought 2-0 loss to St. Michael the Archangel in the state ...
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Soccer Team Advances to State Playoffs for Fourth Straight Year with Dominant District Performance

The Excelsior Springs Tigers Boys’ Soccer team is on a roll, storming through district play in Chillicothe with back-to-back dominant wins to secure their fourth ...
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Football Tigers Fall Short in Playoff Battle Against Van Horn, 31-24

The Excelsior Springs Tigers fought until the last whistle, clawing their way through every down, but their playoff journey came to an end Friday night ...
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Bulldogs put Tigers in the Doghouse with 56-0 Shutout

The defending state champion Kearney Bulldogs closed out a perfect regular season Friday night, overpowering the Excelsior Springs Tigers 56-0 at Tiger Stadium. With a ...
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St. Joe Central Tramples Tigers, 55-6, Behind Fields’ 8 TDs

The Excelsior Springs Tigers faced a challenging night on the road, falling 55-6 to the St. Joe Central Indians on Friday. Led by a record-setting ...
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Excelsior Springs Dominates Grandview in Bounce-Back Win

The Excelsior Springs Tigers bounced back in impressive fashion on Friday night, defeating the Grandview Bulldogs 21-8 in a decisive road victory. Led by a ...
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Masters Swimming Program Coming to Excelsior Springs

The Excelsior Springs Community Center is diving into adult fitness with the launch of a U.S. Masters Swimming program starting October 7, offering swim workouts ...
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Excelsior Springs Boys Soccer Secures Back-to-Back Road Wins

The Excelsior Springs Tigers boys soccer team dominated on the road this week, securing a 4-1 victory over St. Pius X on Monday, followed by ...
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Lady Tigers Golf Improves at Chillicothe Tournament, All Players Hit Season-Best Scores

The Excelsior Springs Lady Tigers golf team delivered their best performance of the season at the Chillicothe Tournament on Monday, with all five players setting ...
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Smithville Defeats Excelsior Springs in High-Scoring Softball Battle

The Excelsior Springs Lady Tigers' winning streak came to an end Thursday afternoon in a high-scoring contest, as they fell 18-10 to the Smithville Lady ...
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Excelsior Springs Volleyball Rebounds with Consecutive Victories

After a challenging start to the week with a 3-0 loss to Lawson, the Excelsior Springs volleyball team roared back with consecutive wins over Winnetonka ...
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Smithville Warriors Dominate Excelsior Springs Tigers 42-7

The Excelsior Springs Tigers fell to the Smithville Warriors 42-7 in a challenging home game Friday night at Vic Bonuchi Field. Despite a strong second-quarter ...
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Morris’ Top 10 Finish Highlights Tigers Cross Country Meet

The Excelsior Springs Tigers varsity boys' and girls' cross country teams delivered solid performances at the Duane Kimble Invitational on Tuesday, with several runners contributing ...
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Excelsior Springs Softball Keeps Rolling with Two Big Wins

The Excelsior Springs Lady Tigers softball team continued their stellar season, pushing their record to 13-5 after two dominant wins over Sherwood and Raytown South.
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