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 relentless start that saw Kearney take a 28-point lead in the first quarter, the Bulldogs dominated on both sides of the ball, showcasing their depth as they rotated in JV and reserve players while securing their 9-0 record.
Nearly 100 people gathered in downtown Excelsior Springs on Saturday for the first-ever “Bras on Broadway” fundraiser, where decorated bras modeled by local men were auctioned off, raising $3,750 for the Excelsior Springs Hospital’s Pink Ribbon Fund to support breast cancer patients.
The Excelsior Citizen has been selected as one of 205 newsrooms across the United States to receive funding from the Press Forward Foundation, an initiative dedicated to revitalizing local journalism. As part of this first-ever cohort, the Excelsior Citizen is being recognized for its commitment to closing coverage gaps and serving the Excelsior Springs community with reliable, independent news. This national recognition underscores the publication’s growing influence and the vital role it plays in keeping local residents informed.
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 performance from running back Gabe Fields, who rushed for 481 yards and eight touchdowns, the Tigers struggled to find answers against a powerful St. Joe offense that controlled the game from start to finish.