Richmond varsity boys basketball coach Kevin Jermain and his Spartans are looking to ring in 2024 with a win – and bounce back from a defeat. The Spartans closed 2023 with a 48-42 loss to Crest Ridge Dec. 28 in Holiday Hoops action at the Ketcham Community Center in Trenton. They’ll open 2024 Friday at Pleasant Hill in Missouri River Valley Conference (MRVC) interdivisional play. Richmond (4-5) is part of the MRVC East. The Roosters (4-6) are in the MRVC West. The Spartans will then play in the Lawson Invitational, set for Jan. 8-13. BACK TO WINNINGAGAIN Hardin-Central varsity boys basketball coach August Hoeper and his Bulldogs are looking to find their winning groove again as they start 2024. TheBulldogswere8-3overallwithathreegame losing streak entering Wednesday’s road meeting with Brunswick. They closed 2023 with a 59-39 loss to Green Ridge Dec. 27 in a holiday shootout in Sedalia. END OFTHE BOOK Richmond High School alumnus Dan Lanning rang in the new year by leading the…