Quick’s quick hands help Spartans ice semifinal
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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.
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NHC completes sweep of Orrick, moves on to W-N
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Norborne Hardin-Central (NHC) has swept Orrick this season in varsity 8-man football. Now, the Aggies are looking to sweep Wellington-Napoleon.
Area prep athletes show pickleball potential
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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.
RAY COUNTY SPORTS NOTEBOOK
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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.
McCartney’s catch caps win, ’Cats move on to NHC
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Reese McCartney gave himself a treat Halloween night. With 3 minutes, 47 seconds left in the fourth quarter of Orrick’s varsity 8-man football playoff meeting with Northland Christian, McCartney caught a two-point conversion pass from Xavior Gaskins – his first-ever two-point pass reception, he said.
Spartans blank Minutemen before bye week
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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. The Spartans and Maryville each have a first-round bye in the Class 3 District 8 Tournament, set to begin Friday with two games – Pembroke Hill vs.
RAY COUNTY SPORTS NOTEBOOK
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‘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.
Spartans claim victory
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SENIORS LUKE GIFFORD (left) and Jack Green display the Bell Game trophy after Richmond’s shutout win over Lexington in varsity 11-man football. See page 16 for game coverage..
RHS varsity volleyballers reach district semis
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Of Sydnee Burnett’s four seasons playing prep volleyball at Richmond, this one was her favorite. Burnett, a senior, made that assessment after the Spartans’ 3-0 season-ending loss to Oak Grove Oct.
Aggies complete perfect regular season with shutout
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Norborne Hardin-Central (NHC) broke new ground with its 30-0 win over the Northwest of Hughesville/Otterville co-op in varsity 8-man football. With the Oct.
