Tiger Talent Stays Local, Mason Wartner Signs with Park University

Mason Wartner, center, is pictured with his parents, Cory and Sara. (Photos S Jason Cole)

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO – Excelsior Springs High School senior Mason Wartner signed his letter of intent earlier this week to play soccer for the Park University Pirates in Parkville, Missouri.

Wartner, who will be studying business at Park, leaves behind a decorated career in Excelsior Springs. A key player for the Tigers who have gone to the State Championships the past three years finishing 3rd, 3rd, and 4th, Wartner was instrumental in their success.

“Mason undoubtedly has one of the best resumes ever for a player that has come through our program,” said Excelsior Springs soccer coach Zac Ganzer. “His growth and leadership will be missed, but I am confident in the way he leads others that they are ready to take the baton.”

Wartner's Tiger teammates were there to show their support at his signing.
Mason Wartner, with Park University Soccer Coach Efrem Shimlis.

If you appreciate the value our local journalism brings to the community, please consider making a recurring contribution to the Excelsior Citizen!

[the_ad id='18997']
Excelsior Springs Fire Department joins Meals & a Visit Program to boost home safety for meal recipients
Missouri’s $216M rural health award draws praise and caution from rural hospital leaders
Community Groups Launch Next Phase of Excelsior Springs Schools Strategic Plan
Judge grants Rhodus intervention motion, gives residents more time in Mosby–Excelsior annexation fight
Slightly Off Broadway Theatre performs Steel Magnolias
Slightly Off Broadway opens 2026 season with “Steel Magnolias”
Lady Tigers Win Brookfield Wrestling Title, Crown Three Champs (Jan. 19-23)

News for and About Excelsior Springs!

Get the Excelsior Citizen e-newsletter delivered straight to your inbox each week. It’s a collection of the best news and events all focused exclusively on Excelsior Springs. No fluff just local news and information you can trust!