Sports

RICHMOND – The St. Michael the Archangel Guardians faltered on the opening kickoff, the opening snap and throughout the game in their 69-14 District championship loss to Richmond.

KING CITY – The Bearcats’ lone touchdown in their 78-6 season-ending loss Nov. 12 on the road to King City/Union Star was an accident of sorts, Orrick varsity 8-man football coach Kirk Thacker said.

RICHMOND – From the opening kickoff, Richmond defenders planted a red-hot brand on the Mules’ backside and the offense rounded up five touchdowns to corral a 35-8 playoff victory Nov. 5 at home.

HUGHESVILLE – Norborne Hardin-Central has finished what varsity coach Andrew Watson considered “a fun year” of 8-man football. The Aggies’ season ended Nov.

ORRICK – Happy with the first half. Not so happy with the second half.

RICHMOND – The Spartans learned over the weekend their second-round playoff opponent is Lathrop on Friday in Richmond. On Oct.

ST. JOSEPH – Mason Freece is going to state again in boys cross country.

ORRICK – Varsity 8-man football coach Kirk Thacker and his Bearcats braved the elements to start this week’s practice schedule. In a chilly Monday afternoon autumn rain, the Bearcats honed their conditioning and worked on a few secret weapons on their practice field as they began prepping for district play Friday against visiting Southwest of Livingston County/Hale/Tina-Avalon.