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Soccer Team Advances to State Playoffs for Fourth Straight Year with Dominant District Performance
ByS Jason Cole November 10, 2024November 11, 2024

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 straight trip to the state playoffs. After shutting out Benton 8-0 in the semifinals and crushing Maryville 9-1 for the district title, the Tigers are now one step closer to a state title, with a home quarterfinal matchup against St. Michael the Archangel set for November 16.

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Football Tigers Fall Short in Playoff Battle Against Van Horn, 31-24
ByS Jason Cole November 3, 2024November 3, 2024

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 in a heartbreaking 31-24 loss to Van Horn. In a game defined by grit and big plays on both sides, the Tigers left it all on the field, pushing a powerful Van Horn team to the edge before the clock ran out on their season.

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Bulldogs put Tigers in the Doghouse with 56-0 Shutout
ByS Jason Cole October 26, 2024October 26, 2024

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.

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St. Joe Central Tramples Tigers, 55-6, Behind Fields’ 8 TDs
ByS Jason Cole October 19, 2024October 23, 2024

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.

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