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 childhood learning from her grandfather at Tiger Bowl, Bourne has now cemented herself as Missouri’s youngest female bowler to achieve the milestone.
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 Baker, is looking ahead—to strengthening youth involvement, expanding student opportunities, and guiding the Tigers through the transition into the Midland Empire Conference.
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 Feb. 11 to accept an invitation to the Midland Empire Conference, citing better competitive balance and postseason alignment, though some raised concerns about whether stepping away from larger suburban schools was the right long-term decision.
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 1, 2025.
