Sports

Body Poor Gregg Williams. That thought crossed my mind before my beloved Kansas City Chiefs faced the winless New York Jets, for whom Williams serves as defensive coordinator.

Body ORRICK – The Bearcats found it difficult “to find a rhythm” during their 72-20, season-ending loss to King City/ Union Star, Orrick varsity coach Eric Fairchild acknowledged. “Some things that we couldn’t control just made it hard on us,” Fairchild said.

Body HARDIN – Mason Freece expects the 2020 Class 1 state cross country meet to have a “different” vibe than last year’s did.

Body RICHMOND – For the Spartans, winning the Missouri River Valley Conference East title is last week’s news. They look ahead to their first district pairing.

Body NORBORNE – Regardless of what happens during the postseason, the Aggies will have a winning record. By cruising to a 50-14 win over Keytesville/Northwestern of Mendon on Oct.

Body ODESSA – Richmond’s return to volleyball after being sidelined by COVID-19 was brief. After a two-week layoff, the Spartans returned to action Oct.

Body LEXINGTON – Freshman backup quarterback Keyshaun Elliott and firstyear football coach Nick Persell started off a rebuilding year for the Spartans in 2018 with a 61-19 loss to Liberty Mountain View at Bolivar.

Body SMITHVILLE – Richmond senior Hannah Norris is done with golf. She announced her retirement Tuesday shortly finishing her round at the Class 1 girls state tournament, held on “The Posse” course at Paradise Point Golf Course at Smithville Lake.

Body RICHMOND – Jude Rumbaugh paced Richmond’s runners at the Missouri River Valley Conference East Division boys cross country meet Wednesday at Richmond Middle School. The senior placed fifth in the 3.1-mile race in 18 minutes, 30.9 seconds.