Sports

For the most part, the 2023-24 varsity boys and girls basketball seasons are underway in Ray County. Hardin-Central tipped off Nov.

Unlike some seniors, Richmond’s Hunter Mitchell has his post-high school plans set when he graduates in May 2024. Mitchell plans to attend Pratt (Kan.) Community College, where he’ll also play baseball.

If the spirit of men’s basketball coaching legend has watched over Ray County prep sports recently, then he’s probably pleased at what he has seen. Knight, who died Nov.

Drew Hawkins met one goal when he ran his final high school cross country race. During an Oct.

Norborne Hardin-Central (NHC) varsity 8-man football coach Andrew Watson and his Aggies had the momentum at halftime of their Nov. 3 District 4 Tournament meeting with Southwest of Livingston County/Hale/Tina-Avalon.

Orrick coach Kirk Thacker liked how his Bearcats performed during the final stretch of their varsity 8-man football season. The Bearcats were 3-3 their last six games, including a 106-66 loss to undefeated Braymer/Breckenridge Nov.

CHILLICOTHE – Richmond varsity coach Nick Persell and his assistant coaches stressed one word as their Spartans prepared for their Oct. 27 road meeting with Chillicothe in 11-man football: “Battle.”

Drew Hawkins is a state qualifier in boys cross country again. The Hardin-Central senior punched his ticket for state with his 30th-place finish at Class 1 District 4 competition Oct.

Bye week is over for Norborne Hardin-Central (NHC). Like Braymer/Breckenridge and Southwest/Hale/Tina-Avalon, the Aggies were idle last week – the first week of districts for 8-man football.

is eyeing a third trip to state in boys cross country. The Hardin-Central senior, who plays football for the Norborne Hardin-Central varsity 8-man co-op team, is scheduled to run Saturday at the Class 1 District 4 meet at Platte Ridge Park, located near Platte City.