Sports

RICHMOND – The annoying “what-if game” is cruel to play and starts like this: What if… • A line judge had not ruled Jordan Alexander’s brilliant sideline catch, both hands on the ball, “bobbled” and incomplete?

MARYVILLE – At least 250 members of the Spartan Army – most wearing red and many coming out of their seats to scream – rocked the house during Richmond’s 49-23 quarterfinal win Nov. 20 at Maryville.

RICHMOND – The St. Michael the Archangel Guardians faltered on the opening kickoff, the opening snap and throughout the game in their 69-14 District championship loss to Richmond.

KING CITY – The Bearcats’ lone touchdown in their 78-6 season-ending loss Nov. 12 on the road to King City/Union Star was an accident of sorts, Orrick varsity 8-man football coach Kirk Thacker said.

RICHMOND – From the opening kickoff, Richmond defenders planted a red-hot brand on the Mules’ backside and the offense rounded up five touchdowns to corral a 35-8 playoff victory Nov. 5 at home.

HUGHESVILLE – Norborne Hardin-Central has finished what varsity coach Andrew Watson considered “a fun year” of 8-man football. The Aggies’ season ended Nov.

ORRICK – Happy with the first half. Not so happy with the second half.

RICHMOND – The Spartans learned over the weekend their second-round playoff opponent is Lathrop on Friday in Richmond. On Oct.

ST. JOSEPH – Mason Freece is going to state again in boys cross country.

HARDIN – Norborne Hardin-Central varsity 8-man football coach Andrew Watson expects to see more confidence in his Aggies when they face Northwest of Hughesville/Sacred Heart of Sedalia on Friday at Hughesville than they showed when they faced the Mustangs last month.