Sports

’Cats expect ‘trick plays’ from Trailblazers in district clash

2 years ago By Shawn Roney

Orrick varsity coach Kirk Thacker knows what to expect from Northland Christian coach Seth Bass Friday night, when Thacker’s Bearcats and Bass’ Trailblazers meet in 8-man football at Simmons Field in the District 4 Tournament.

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Richmond routs KN; Cringan gets first pick

2 years ago By Shawn Roney

Years from now, Jake Cringan will have a story to tell his kids and grandkids about something he did during Richmond’s Oct. 13 home victory over Knob Noster in varsity 11-man football.

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Spartans honor Vandiver before Knob Noster win

2 years ago By News Staff

A Richmond High School alumnus was honored before Richmond’s 42-0 victory over Knob Noster in varsity 11-man football. About 30 minutes before the Missouri River Valley Conference (MRVC)-East Division meeting at Spartan Stadium, a short ceremony was held to retire Evan Vandiver’s football jersey number, 21.

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V-ball season ends for Richmond in districts

2 years ago By Shawn Roney

For Cody Hogan, his first season as Richmond’s varsity volleyball coach was informative. “(There was) a lot that I learned,” Hogan said Tuesday.

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RAY COUNTY SPORTS NOTEBOOK

2 years ago By Back Home

Richmond and Hardin-Central didn’t have to travel far for their latest cross country meet. The two Ray County schools competed Wednesday at the Richmond Invitational.

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’Cats seek win over Northland Christian to cement district seed

2 years ago By Shawn Roney

Orrick’s regular-season finale this week in varsity 8-man football is a must-win situation for the Bearcats, according to coach Kirk Thacker. A win Friday night in Alma over Santa Fe (2-5 overall), particularly a win by at least 13 points, would help the Bearcats (1-7) clinch the fourth seed in the District 4 Tournament, Thacker explained Monday afternoon.

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Week 9 ballgame ‘very important’ to NHC

2 years ago By Shawn Roney

Norborne Hardin-Central (NHC) varsity 8-man football coach Andrew Watson doesn’t expect a dramatic shift in seeding for the District 4 Tournament after this week’s games. That doesn’t mean, however, that NHC’s meeting with Northwest of Hughesville/ Otterville Friday night at Hardin-Central is insignificant.

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Comeback win eludes Spartans

2 years ago By Shawn Roney

HOLDEN – Richmond first-year high schooler Jacob Lieberknecht almost won his first game as a full-time varsity quarterback. And in doing so, he seemed to have won the respect of Holden coach David Diener.

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RHS girls netters finish with districts

2 years ago By News Staff

Brett Terry recently finished what he considers his best season as Richmond’s girls tennis coach. The Spartans finished with their appearance in the Class 1 District 14 Tournament, hosted by Excelsior Springs.