Sports

Body RICHMOND – The Spartans have an experienced group this varsity boys golf season. Returners will fill Richmond’s five varsity spots, coach Murray Dennis said March 16 at Shirkey Golf Course in Richmond.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Orrick’s golf program has a new home. After a lengthy relationship with Shirkey Golf Club in Richmond, the Bearcats are playing their home matches at Excelsior Springs Golf Course, where coach Mitch Comstock has been a member “for quite a while,” he said.

Body ORRICK – A last-minute coaching change gave Paul Giffin another chance to engage with a sport he loves. Eric Fairchild was slated to coach Orrick varsity track and field.

Body ORRICK – The Bearcats’ varsity softball success this spring will depend partly on their ability to adapt, sophomore infielder Janie Kilgore said. For starters, the Bearcats must adapt to Zach McGill as their new skipper.

Body HARDIN – Varsity coach Kirk Thacker sees championship potential in his Hardin-Central boys team. The roster includes former members of the junior high program that won two straight Carroll-Livingston Activities Association boys championships, Thacker said March 1.

Body INDEPENDENCE – Ryker Plymell finished his high school career a winner. The Richmond senior placed third in the 195-pound division at the 91st Boys MSHSAA Wrestling Championships in the Class 1 tournament, held March 10 at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence.

Body KANSAS CITY – The Spartans made their share of free throws against The Barstow School at Avila University in the Class 4 state boys basketball quarterfinals March 12. Barstow senior Connor Arment made his share, too, particularly late in the fourth quarter.