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Undefeated Bearcats corral Mustangs

ORRICK – Defensively, the Bearcats are improving, Orrick varsity 8-man football coach Kirk Thacker said Monday. Or at least Thacker saw improvement in Orrick’s 68-26 Sept.
FOOTBALL FIRMLY in hand, Orrick senior Blake Buchanan has reason to cheer, as he and his fellow Bearcats contain Northwest/Sacred Heart’s passing attack and roll to a 68-26 Sept. 24 home victory. TARA ALTIS | Staff affiliate

Spartans get first v-ball win

CHILLICOTHE – The Spartans have given Crystal Turner her first victory as Richmond’s varsity volleyball coach. After falling 2-0 to both Chillicothe and Excelsior Springs, Richmond swept Penney of Hamilton 2-0 Sept.

Spartans still in search of consistency

HIGGINSVILLE – Richmond’s 0-4 performance in the Husker Spikefest provided a reminder of the importance of consistency, varsity volleyball coach Crystal Turner said. “We can’t sustain play for several points, but then drop, OK?” Turner said.
PLAYING LIBERO, senior Savannah Brungardt digs the ball during the first set of Richmond’s bracket-play match with Versailles at the Husker Spikefest on Sept. 11 at Lafayette County of Higginsville. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

FINDING THE BRIGHT SPOTS

RICHMOND – Girls tennis coach Brett Terry saw his young Spartans take baby steps during their 9-0 varsity dual loss Tuesday to Carrollton at Maurice Roberts Park. “They’re slowly improving.
SOPHOMORE TAYLOR McGLOTHLIN hits a backhand shot during her No. 1 singles match Tuesday as she and her fellow Spartans host Carrollton in a varsity dual at Maurice Roberts Park. SHAWN RONEY | Staff
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