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ORRICK – The Bearcats found it difficult “to find a rhythm” during their 72-20, season-ending loss to King City/ Union Star, Orrick varsity coach Eric Fairchild acknowledged. “Some things that we couldn’t control just made it hard on us,” Fairchild said.

HARDIN – Mason Freece expects the 2020 Class 1 state cross country meet to have a “different” vibe than last year’s did. Last year, when Freece represented Hardin-Central at state as a sophomore, the Missouri State High School Activities Association held the boys and girls races/meets for its four classes the same day, Nov.

NORBORNE – Regardless of what happens during the postseason, the Aggies will have a winning record. By cruising to a 50-14 win over Keytesville/Northwestern of Mendon on Oct.

ODESSA – Richmond’s return to volleyball after being sidelined by COVID-19 was brief. After a two-week layoff, the Spartans returned to action Oct.

LEXINGTON – Freshman backup quarterback Keyshaun Elliott and firstyear football coach Nick Persell started off a rebuilding year for the Spartans in 2018 with a 61-19 loss to Liberty Mountain View at Bolivar.

SMITHVILLE – Richmond senior Hannah Norris is done with golf. She announced her retirement Tuesday shortly finishing her round at the Class 1 girls state tournament, held on “The Posse” course at Paradise Point Golf Course at Smithville Lake.

KNOB NOSTER – Annual Bell Game tension rises to a new, heart-pounding level as Richmond and Lexington prepare to face off across the hashmarks Friday for more than who holds the bell. “Lexington beat Higginsville tonight,” Richmond coach Nick Persell says moments after his Spartans defeat Knob Noster 42-0 Oct.