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.
Lady Tigers Win Brookfield Wrestling Title, Crown Three Champs (Jan. 19-23)
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. – The Lady Tiger wrestlers had a busy week of competition from January 19 through January 23. The week began with a ...
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Tigers Boys’ Basketball Team Suffers Back-to-Back 30-Point Road Losses (Jan. 20-24)
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. – The Tigers boys’ basketball team battled through a pair of games last week, dropping both contests by more than 30 points. ...
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Tigers Split Duals Against Kearney and Chrisman (Jan. 13–15)
The Tiger wrestling team split a pair of duals last week (Jan. 13–15), falling to Kearney before rebounding with a home win over William Chrisman.
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Lady Tiger Wrestling Earn Dual Win, Medal at GKCC Tournament (Jan. 15–16)
The Lady Tiger wrestlers earned a dual victory and three individual medals during a busy stretch of competition (Jan. 15–16).
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Tigers Boys’ Basketball Go 1–2 at Lawson Invitational
The Tiger basketball team competed at the Lawson Invitational last week, finishing 1–2 and placing seventh overall.
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Lady Tigers Basketball Finishes Lawson Invitational 1-2, Finish Fourth Overall (Jan. 15 – 17)
The Lady Tigers made quick trips up Highway 69 last week to compete in the annual Lawson Invitational, finishing the tournament 1–2 and placing fourth ...
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Boys Tiger Basketball Opens New Year 1–2 in Action (Jan. 5–9)
The Tigers returned to action with three games between January 5 and 9, finishing the stretch with one win and two losses. The week began ...
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Lady Tigers Split Road Test, Win Two Thrillers (Jan. 5–8)
Playing three games between January 5 and 8, the Lady Tigers went 2–1, closing the week with back-to-back close wins.
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Former Tiger Ashworth Leads Division II at 184 Pounds, 12-1 Record
Damon Ashworth, a 2021 Excelsior Springs graduate, has climbed to the top of the NCAA Division II rankings at 184 pounds as his senior season ...
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Lady Tigers Take Third at Drew Emerson Invitational
The Lady Tiger wrestlers capped off the 2025 portion of their schedule with a third-place finish at the Drew Emerson Invitational on December 23 in ...
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Lady Tigers Post Winning Week (Dec. 15–19), Move Back Above .500
The Lady Tigers put together a strong week from December 15–19, finishing with three wins in four games to move their record back above the ...
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Tigers Boys Basketball Drop Three Games During Difficult Week (Dec. 16–19)
A challenging week from December 16–19 resulted in three losses for the Tigers, who struggled to find consistency across a demanding stretch of games.
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Ray Leads Lady Tigers at Battle at the Katy Trail in Sedalia
The Lady Tiger wrestling team earned an eighth-place finish out of 50 teams at the Battle at the Katy Trail tournament in Sedalia. Sophomore Haylee ...
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Tiger Boys Basketball Rolls Past DeLaSalle in Husker Classic Finale
The Tiger boys basketball team closed out the Husker Classic on Dec. 12, with a dominant 60-20 win over DeLaSalle Charter School. Eleven Tigers scored ...
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Collins Claims Title as Tigers Finish Sixth at Holiday Tournament
Tiger wrestlers finished sixth at the Lee’s Summit Holiday Tournament, highlighted by a championship run from senior Cooper Collins. The two-day event featured 25 schools ...
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Lady Tigers Claim Two Titles at Excelsior Springs Girls Tournament
The Lady Tigers delivered on their home mat, earning two championships and multiple podium finishes Friday night.
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Tiger Wrestlers Open Season with Narrow Loss to Winnetonka
The Tiger wrestling team opened its season with a hard-fought dual against Winnetonka on Dec. 9. A late rally pulled the Tigers within striking distance, ...
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Open Weight Classes Factor into Lady Tigers’ Loss to Winnetonka
The Lady Tigers battled through open weight classes in a shortened dual against Winnetonka on December 9 but came up just short in a 42-36 ...
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