Richmond’s winningest season in varsity softball ended at 8:53 p.m. Monday.

At that time, a fly ball to right field was caught for the final out of Richmond’s 2-1 loss to Cameron at Miracle Field in Excelsior Springs in the Class 3 District 8 Tournament semifinals. With the defeat in the singleelimination postseason tournament, the Spartans finished 21-5.

The 21 victories set a school record. Josh McCray, Richmond R-XVI School District activities director, stated Monday via email that the old record for wins in a season had been 20, set in 2016. That season, the Spartans finished 20-6 and reached the Class 3 District 15 semis.

“They should be very proud of themselves because us coaches are,” said Richmond coach Baylyn Jennings, whose roster included her daughter Taylin.

For Cameron, the one-run victory avenged a 7-1 loss to Richmond Oct. 5 at Cameron. The regular-season meeting made it easier for the Dragons to prepare for Monday’s meeting, according to Cameron coach Craig Trussell.

“We kin…