Sports

Body LEXINGTON – A long wait ended for Richmond varsity track and field coach Mike Long and his Spartans on Tuesday. They had been set to open the season March 25 by hosting a meet, but weather interfered.

Body ORRICK – Varsity softball coach Zach McGill and his Bearcats got in some unexpected extra practice days before Monday’s 23-2 loss to visiting Santa Fe.

Body ODESSA – In 2019, Nick Persell got his first win as Richmond’s varsity football coach. In 2021, Persell got his first win as Richmond’s varsity baseball coach.

Body RICHMOND – Nick Persell finds inspiration in coaches who mentored him as he guides Richmond’s baseball program. Doubling as Richmond’s varsity football coach, Persell became head coach in 2020.

Body RICHMOND – This season is like a rebirth for Richmond’s track and field program, varsity boys and girls coach Mike Long said. In 2020, the Spartans “were really primed and ready to go” when they started training in March, Long recalled.

Body RICHMOND – The Spartans have an experienced group this varsity boys golf season. Returners will fill Richmond’s five varsity spots, coach Murray Dennis said March 16 at Shirkey Golf Course in Richmond.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Orrick’s golf program has a new home. After a lengthy relationship with Shirkey Golf Club in Richmond, the Bearcats are playing their home matches at Excelsior Springs Golf Course, where coach Mitch Comstock has been a member “for quite a while,” he said.

Body ORRICK – A last-minute coaching change gave Paul Giffin another chance to engage with a sport he loves. Eric Fairchild was slated to coach Orrick varsity track and field.