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Spartans still in search of consistency

Body HIGGINSVILLE – Richmond’s 0-4 performance in the Husker Spikefest provided a reminder of the importance of consistency, varsity volleyball coach Crystal Turner said. “We can’t sustain play for several points, but then drop, OK?” Turner said.
PLAYING LIBERO, senior Savannah Brungardt digs the ball during the first set of Richmond’s bracket-play match with Versailles at the Husker Spikefest on Sept. 11 at Lafayette County of Higginsville. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

FINDING THE BRIGHT SPOTS

Body RICHMOND – Girls tennis coach Brett Terry saw his young Spartans take baby steps during their 9-0 varsity dual loss Tuesday to Carrollton at Maurice Roberts Park. “They’re slowly improving.
SOPHOMORE TAYLOR McGLOTHLIN hits a backhand shot during her No. 1 singles match Tuesday as she and her fellow Spartans host Carrollton in a varsity dual at Maurice Roberts Park. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

Area golfers crack top 30 at Richmond

Body RICHMOND – The Spartans and Tigers each produced at least one top-30 finisher at the Richmond Girls Golf Tournament Wednesday. Richmond’s Kennedy Wrisinger led area finishers by placing in a three-way tie for eighth in the 18-hole tournament at Shirkey Golf Course.

54-16

Body KANSAS CITY, Kansas – The Spartans scored early, and often, and played solid defense in their 54-16 win over Bishop Ward Catholic High School. Richmond made the last-minute decision to play Ward after COVID-19 stopped the planned game against Fulton.
ASSISTING on Richmond’s seventh TD drive, running back Aidan Ivison dives for a couple of extra yards. Earlier in the game, Ivison catches a TD pass and grabs a scoop-and-score fumble for another touchdown. J.C. VENTIMIGLIA | Staff

Spartans hammer out hits in rout of Lexington

Body RICHMOND – Starting with sophomore Sydney Appleberry’s leadoff at-bat in the bottom of the first inning, the Spartans found ways to get hits Monday against Lexington. They swatted base hits into the outfield.
SOPHOMORE SYDNEY APPLEBERRY takes a cut at a pitch in the bottom of the first inning of Richmond’s 18-3 rout of Lexington in three innings Monday at Southview Park in Richmond. SHAWN RONEY | Staff
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