Sports

Body I’m hoping to add an element to my pickleball game: I’m learning German. Understandably, many of you are probably wondering how learning German can help me play better pickleball.

Body Richmond football coach Nick Persell called Feb. 29, 2024, a “great day to be a Cardinal.” The reason the coach at a high school whose mascot is the Spartans said that is because he’s also a graduate of William Jewell College, whose mascot is the Cardinals.

Body Kail Farnan’s entry into college football is similar to his entry into high school football. Farnan, who’ll graduate in May from Richmond High School, formally signed his letter of intent Feb.

Body 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’m getting ahead of myself again.

Body Elijah Sanders is leaving Richmond High School a champion. A two-time state boys wrestling champion, to be specific.

Body Senior Jesse Doyle likes the direction Hardin-Central’s varsity boys basketball program is headed. One reason is August Hoeper, whose first season as head coach ended Feb.

Body When Orrick’s varsity boys basketball season ended Feb. 22 with a 69-53 loss to Braymer at Norborne in the Class 1 District 13 Tournament semifinals, the high school careers of “two key players” also ended, according to junior Logan Smith – Jaxon Miller and Jonathon Harris.

Body Elijah Sanders was looking to finish his high school wrestling career as a champion this week. At press time, the Richmond senior was competing in the Class 2 state tournament at Columbia.

Body Richmond can begin focusing on the postseason in varsity girls basketball. The Spartans finished regular-season play Tuesday night with a 46-35 home loss to Odessa.

Body The varsity high school girls and boys basketball seasons are in the fourth quarter, metaphorically speaking. Postseason play started this week for Classes 1-3, with Classes 4-6 slated to start the postseason next week.