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NHC eager to open softball campaign at Lexington

Norborne Hardin-Central (NHC) varsity softball co-coaches Brandee Doyle and Tommy Dunkin and their Aggies are probably glad this week is here. At press time, the Aggies were slated to start their season Thursday at Lexington – their sole ballgame scheduled this week.

Battagler begins coaching Spartans on links

Richmond will have a new head coach leading its girls golf program as the Spartans begin their quest for another trip to the state tournament. Breann Battagler takes over for Courtney Sisson, who guided Richmond to the Class 2 state tournament in 2025.

Aggies hit the road to open their varsity 8-man campaign

Norborne Hardin-Central will begin its varsity football season in familiar territory, facing Sweet Springs in the opener for the third consecutive year. The Aggies travel to face the Greyhounds Friday night before another road game against Wellington-Napoleon in Week 2.

Hoeper takes the helm of RXC program

Ray County sports fans will see August Hoeper in a new coaching role this fall as he leads the Richmond High School cross country program. Hoeper, whose résumé includes a basketball coaching stint at Hardin-Central, is in his second year coaching cross country at Richmond.

Netters add LCPA to dual schedule

Richmond varsity girls tennis coach Zachary Baldauf will have an early opportunity to evaluate a young team before Missouri River Valley Conference-East Division play begins. The Spartans will open Aug.
AVA BOZARTH works on her net play while preparing for her final season of Richmond High School tennis. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

Ketterman resumes HC role at Orrick

Mackenzie Ketterman is back at the helm of the Orrick varsity volleyball program this season. Ketterman served as an assistant last year while Rick Gilmore was interim head coach.
Ketterman resumes HC role at Orrick

Softballers tweak schedule for opener

Richmond will begin its second varsity softball season under head coach Baylyn Jennings in a different place than originally planned. The Spartans were scheduled to open the season with a tournament at Marshall, but scheduling issues forced a change.
ELIZABETH WOOD, shown being congratulated at home plate her senior season, is among the varsity softballers Richmond lost to graduation. The Spartans return three starters from 2025. SHAWN RONEY | Staff
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