Sports

Poor Gregg Williams. That thought crossed my mind before my beloved Kansas City Chiefs faced the winless New York Jets, for whom Williams serves as defensive coordinator.

ORRICK – The Bearcats found it difficult “to find a rhythm” during their 72-20, season-ending loss to King City/ Union Star, Orrick varsity coach Eric Fairchild acknowledged. “Some things that we couldn’t control just made it hard on us,” Fairchild said.

HARDIN – Mason Freece expects the 2020 Class 1 state cross country meet to have a “different” vibe than last year’s did. Last year, when Freece represented Hardin-Central at state as a sophomore, the Missouri State High School Activities Association held the boys and girls races/meets for its four classes the same day, Nov.

NORBORNE – Regardless of what happens during the postseason, the Aggies will have a winning record. By cruising to a 50-14 win over Keytesville/Northwestern of Mendon on Oct.

ODESSA – Richmond’s return to volleyball after being sidelined by COVID-19 was brief. After a two-week layoff, the Spartans returned to action Oct.

LEXINGTON – Freshman backup quarterback Keyshaun Elliott and firstyear football coach Nick Persell started off a rebuilding year for the Spartans in 2018 with a 61-19 loss to Liberty Mountain View at Bolivar.

SMITHVILLE – Richmond senior Hannah Norris is done with golf. She announced her retirement Tuesday shortly finishing her round at the Class 1 girls state tournament, held on “The Posse” course at Paradise Point Golf Course at Smithville Lake.