Sports

Body RICHMOND – Tuesday marked a first in this girls golf season for the Spartans. By shooting a combined 239, Richmond placed second in a Missouri River Valley Conference triangular with Warrensburg and Harrisonville at Shirkey Golf Course.

Body RICHMOND – The Spartans got an unexpected break in their varsity softball schedule Tuesday. The Spartans were slated to host Knob Noster that day at Southview Park.

Body ORRICK – Varsity coach Eric Fairchild got a glimpse of Orrick’s future in 8-man football during the Bearcats’ 67-34 Sept. 19 thumping of visiting Braymer/Breckenridge.

Body RICHMOND – In the 1971 Class 3A state championship football game at Fulton, Richmond captured the crown in a nip-and-tuck battle, 29-25. Nearly half a century later, the teams met again, this time at Richmond.

Body RICHMOND – A week between matches served the Spartans well, varsity volleyball coach Madison Endsley and senior Sophia Farnan agreed after Richmond’s 2-0 sweep Sept. 10 of visiting Orrick.

Body My latest sports journalism-related road trip has conjured up memories, including some sports-related memories close to home. Call it deja vu.

Body ORRICK – Ethan Wilson was doubly blessed Sept. 11.