Sports

Body Richmond coach Nick Persell is proud of the season his Spartans had this fall in varsity 11-man football. Persell and the team, however, wish the season had ended differently, he acknowledged.

Body A fourth-quarter comeback and an unprecedented 11th win were within reach when Norborne Hardin-Central (NHC) faced Wellington-Napoleon Nov. 14 in District 4 action.

Body First win over the Huskers since 2020. The Spartan Football Team defeated the Lafayette County Huskers 61-7 during their matchup in late September.

Body The last time Nolan Quick touched the football in Richmond’s 24-19 nail-biting win over Chillicothe in 11-man action Nov. 7 at Spartan Stadium, he made sure to hold onto it.

Body Norborne Hardin-Central (NHC) has swept Orrick this season in varsity 8-man football. Now, the Aggies are looking to sweep Wellington-Napoleon.

Body to PRO High heat, drop kicks, random observations and points that amuse are all part of the wide, wide world of sports at the community and national levels. I need to do some more recruiting.

Body DISTRICT PREVIEW Richmond has a rematch with Chillicothe in varsity 11man football Friday. The Spartans (7-2) are scheduled to host Chillicothe (4-6) in the Class 3 District 8 Tournament semifinals, with the winner to advance to the district title game, set for Nov.

Body Reese McCartney gave himself a treat Halloween night.

Body Richmond’s varsity 11-man football squad is getting what wide receiver/ defensive back Malikiah Tharp considers a well-deserved break this week from competition.

Body ‘MUCH DIFFERENT’ The Bearcats’ varsity 8-man football season isn’t necessarily getting easier, even though they’re facing a familiar opponent to start postseason play, Orrick coach Matt O’Dell suggested.