Sports

Richmond’s varsity boys tennis squad is starting its season on the road, for the most part. After opening March 24 with a 9-0 loss to visiting Summit Christian Academy, the netters have four away competitions scheduled this week, starting with an 8-1 rout of Knob Noster in Missouri River Valley Conference (MRVC)-East Division action.

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Earlier this year, Tommy Burton experienced the thrill of coaching his first 1,000-point scorer as the head of Hardin-Central’s varsity girls basketball program. Later this year, Burton might get to experience the thrill of seeing that 1,000-point scorer, Ester Kincaid, play in her first college game.

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State-qualifying wrestler Ryan Sharp is already thinking about next season. As the Richmond News recently reported, Sharp placed fourth in the 144-pound division at this year’s Class 2 state boys high school tournament.

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. Thanks, Mother Nature! You’ve made it so easy to cover spring sports with your recent changes in the weather! Sarcasm intended.

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In 2024, Isabella Smith made a decision that continues to change her life. As a Richmond High School junior, Smith opted to play girls golf as her fall sport, rather than softball, as she had done.