THE 20-WIN CLUB

This week, Richmond was in position to secure its first 20-win season in varsity softball since 2016.

A 7-1 win Monday on the road against Cameron put the Spartans at 18-3, with two Missouri River Valley Conference (MRVC)-East Division games remaining for this week – Tuesday against Holden at Southview Park in Richmond and Thursday against Knob Noster on the road.

The Richmond softballers are slated to finish regular-season play Oct. 12 by hosting MRVC East opponent Carrollton. They’ll begin postseason play in the Class 3 District 8 Tournament at Excelsior Springs.

TOP THAT!

Richmond still has a chance to match or top its best dual record for varsity girls tennis since 2013.

The Spartans finished their regularseason dual schedule 8-10. The eight wins are the most for the program since 2012, when Richmond finished 8-12.

Richmond is slated to begin the duals, or “team,” portion of postseason play next week. If the Spartans win two duals, they’ll match their win total for 2013, w…