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.
Coach Holst Leaves Lasting Mark on ESHS and the Community
From early spring mornings on the diamond to late-night bus rides home after games, Coach Aaron Holst has spent 32 years living and breathing Tiger ...
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Blood, Sweat, and Glory: ESHS Women’s Wrestling Team on the Rise
Despite a young roster, the Excelsior Springs High School Women’s Wrestling team fought their way to a top-seven finish at a major tournament, earned multiple ...
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Pinned to Win: ESHS Boys Wrestling Battles to Strong Finish at State Tournament; Looks Ahead to Next Season
The Excelsior Springs High School boys wrestling team proved that hard work and dedication lead to success. After battling through a competitive season, the Tigers ...
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Tiger Bowl Prodigy Rolls Perfect Game at Just 12 Years Old
Averie Bourne may have bowled her perfect 300 game at Gladstone Bowl, but her path to perfection started much earlier in Excelsior Springs. Spending her ...
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Eric Marshall Retires as Excelsior Springs AD, Doug Baker Named Successor
A new chapter is beginning for Excelsior Springs High School athletics and activities. As longtime Activities Director Eric Marshall prepares to retire, his successor, Doug ...
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Excelsior Springs will Join Midland Empire Conference 2026-27
After just three years in the Suburban Conference, Excelsior Springs is making another major move in high school athletics. The school board voted 5-1 on ...
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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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