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Body WARRENSBURG – Dayne Loftin is doing something this weekend he has never done: He’s competing in two events at state competition in track and field.

Body is a state medalist again. Harris, who just finished his junior year at Orrick, placed fifth in the boys 110-meter high hurdles with his time of 16.

Body Varsity football coach Nick Persell got his typical turnout for Richmond’s latest futures camp.

Body Richmond has not produced a state boys tennis champion, according to Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) records. That might change this weekend.

Body CHILLICOTHE – Richmond’s girls 400-meter relay team put in some overtime to claim the winning time, 51.12 seconds, at Class 3 District 8 competition May 13 at Chillicothe High School.

Body Richmond went down fighting in its final varsity baseball game of 2023. The Spartans fell 7-6 in 10 innings on May 13 at Webb Park in Oak Grove in the Class 4 District 13 Tournament to defending district champion Marshall.

Body Of the handful of scholarships Donivin Williams received May 11 during Richmond High School’s senior awards ceremony at the Farris Theatre, one had special meaning: the Hank Burnine Memorial Football Scholarship.

Body With one tournament left in the boys golf season, one Richmond Spartan remains standing: Jack Gogue. Gogue, who’ll graduate high school Sunday afternoon, will play in the Class 3 state tournament, scheduled for May 1516 at Meadow Lake Acres Country Club in New Bloomfield.

Body Orrick varsity track and field coach Kirk Thacker got what he called “another huge surprise” at the Class 1 District 7 boys and girls championships.

Body CONCORDIA – Orrick softball fans got to see the Bearcats display their 2024 jerseys in their last game of 2023.