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RHS grad swings the bat for MACC

Body Richmond graduate Sydney Appleberry found ways to get hits and score runs over the weekend. Appleberry went 4-for-12 (.333) with six RBIs over two doubleheaders for Moberly Area Community College (MACC), where she’s a sophomore.

Sharp preps, Hyder reflects after state

Body State-qualifying wrestler Ryan Sharp is already thinking about next season. As the Richmond News recently reported, Sharp placed fourth in the 144-pound division at this year’s Class 2 state boys high school tournament.
RICHMOND FRESHMAN Ryan Sharp (left) and senior Brady Hyder display their medals from the Class 2 state boys wrestling tournament. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

Get your act together, please, Mother Nature!

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. Thanks, Mother Nature! You’ve made it so easy to cover spring sports with your recent changes in the weather!
Get your act together, please, Mother Nature!

Smith finds new athletic home at NCMC

Body In 2024, Isabella Smith made a decision that continues to change her life. As a Richmond High School junior, Smith opted to play girls golf as her fall sport, rather than softball, as she had done.
RICHMOND SENIOR Isabella Smith signs her letter of intent to play women’s golf at North Central Missouri College, surrounded by members of her family. Also pictured are (from left), front row, Jordan Smith, Nora Boguskie and Stephanie Williams-Boguskie; back row, Brady Boguskie and Jeff Boguskie. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

RAY COUNTY SPORTS NOTEBOOK

Body LEAVING WITH A WIN Brady Hyder can say he won his final high school wrestling match. Hyder, who’ll graduate in May from Richmond, placed fifth at the Class 2 state boys meet, held Feb.
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