Sports

For the first time in more than 20 years, Richmond is sending a boys high school golf team to state competition. The Spartans, who’ve produced individual qualifiers during those 20-plus years, are set to compete in the Class 3 state tournament, slated for May 18-19 at the Sedalia Country Club.

Richmond must wait until next season to get its first district dual victory since 2018 in varsity boys tennis. The Spartans sought that win Monday, when they hosted Boonville at Maurice Roberts Park in the dual, or “team,” portion of the Class 1 District 4 Tournament.

Chances are, Richmond junior Isaac Kaylor didn’t complain much about his round of golf on May 1 – or his round on Monday. Playing last week in the Richmond Invitational at Shirkey Golf Course, Kaylor shot a 73 (+2) for 18 holes.

SPREADING IT AROUND Richmond spread around the victories in the varsity boys portion of the Bruce Finlayson Invitational. The Richmond boys won seven events at the April 24 track and field meet at Carrollton, including two relays.