RAY COUNTY SPORTS NOTEBOOK
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and his Spartans left the competition in the dust at the Ray Stockdale Invitational. The Spartans claimed the team title at the Dec.
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Sanders eyes repeat, Cockrum eyes title for Spartans
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Richmond’s Elijah Sanders has the chance to finish his senior wrestling season the same way he finished his junior season: as a state champion. Sanders won the Class 1 157-pound title in February, giving the Spartans their first state champion since 2008.
New coach leads Orrick boys on latest title quest
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Orrick is looking to a new coach to keep a trend going in varsity boys basketball. Chris Harbison leads the Bearcats as they seek their second straight district title and fourth in five seasons.
Richmond boys begin latest title chase with young squad
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In a few months, Richmond varsity boys basketball coach Kevin Jermain and his Spartans might have the chance to avenge the loss that ended their 2022-23 season. Recently, the Missouri State High School Activities Association released its district assignments for boys and girls basketball.
H-C girls enter hoops season ‘full go’
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Tommy Burton, Hardin-Central’s new varsity girls basketball coach, found he didn’t have to do much refresher work with his Bulldogs when preseason practices began in late October. “When the (winter sports) season came around, we were … full go,” said Burton, a Hardin-Central alumnus, following a Nov.
Hoeper helms seasoned H-C squad
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Hardin-Central had a coaching turnover between varsity boys basketball seasons. The Bulldogs, however, had little player turnover.
Vantrump looks to freshmen to help manage injury bug
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An influx of first-year high schoolers might help offset the loss of two players Richmond varsity girls basketball coach Kaylee Vantrump and her Spartans experienced during the offseason. Vantrump, now in her second season, is without Sydney Appleberry and Genevieve Didier, both of whom are sidelined by injuries they suffered during summer basketball.
New Orrick girls coach urges ’Cats to seize the day
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Jonathan Kinder, Orrick’s new varsity girls basketball coach, is working to instill a seize-the-day attitude in his Bearcats. “I tell the girls all the time, ‘You never know when your last game’s going to be.
IN PICTURES: HOOPING IT UP
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For the most part, the 2023-24 varsity boys and girls basketball seasons are underway in Ray County. Hardin-Central tipped off Nov.
Mitchell signs with Pratt CC
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Unlike some seniors, Richmond’s Hunter Mitchell has his post-high school plans set when he graduates in May 2024. Mitchell plans to attend Pratt (Kan.) Community College, where he’ll also play baseball.