Sports

Kaylee Pugh had to make a decision about her life after high school – run track or play softball in college. She chose softball.

PREP to PRO High heat, drop kicks, random observations and points that amuse are all part of the wide, wide world of sports at the community and The strict grammarians are wrong. Decades ago, when I was high school – or perhaps junior high – I heard from at least one source that one can’t love inanimate objects.

Cayden Morris will soon take his wrestling skills to Kansas. The Richmond senior has signed to study and grapple for Neosho County Community College in Chanute.

The Orrick varsity boys track team achieved a longtime goal Monday at Sweet Springs: It won the I-70 Conference title. Orrick won the boys portion of the meet, hosted by St.

CARROLLTON – Jacob Johnson has been a consistent winner for Richmond in track and field this season. The junior has a string of victories in the boys long and triple jumps, including at the Bruce Finlayson Invitational April 19 at Carrollton.

CARROLLTON – Orrick varsity track coach Kirk Thacker was pleased to see his boys team holds its own against another Ray County school at the Bruce Finlayson Invitational. Sparked by runner-up finishes in five events, the Bearcats placed second in the team standings at the April 19 competition at Carrollton with 91 points – one point behind Richmond, Thacker’s high school alma mater.