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In pictures: Spartans keep on keeping on

5 years ago By News Staff

In pictures: End of the line for the 'Cats

5 years ago By News Staff

EIGHT TO STATE

5 years ago By Shawn Roney

Body HIGGINSVILLE – Richmond junior Conner Teat had several reasons to celebrate Feb. 27.

RICHMOND JUNIOR Conner Teat, in the upper position, looks to score points in his 120-pound title match with a familiar foe, Lexington’s Josh Payne, during the Class 1 Sectional 3 Tournament Feb. 27 at Higginsville. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

’Cats make history by achieving sectional victory

5 years ago By Shawn Roney

Body ORRICK – On Feb. 26, Orrick senior Ethan Wilson and his fellow Bearcats enjoyed the sweet taste of winning a second straight district boys basketball title when they defeated Southwest of Livingston County 62-52 at Norborne.

LED BY senior Ethan Wilson embracing junior Blake Buchanan, the Bearcats celebrate their sectional victory Tuesday night at Orrick. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

Richmond softball sluggers bash the books

5 years ago By Shawn Roney

Body RICHMOND – Varsity softball coach Staci Maddux’s Spartans received recognition from the Missouri High School Fastpitch Softball Coaches’ Association for knocking their grades out of the park last fall.

AWARD WINNERS, from left, are Sydney Appleberry, Kendra Green and Kaylee Pugh; back row, Mackenzey Peach, Aireanna Hoeppner, Abrey Oldham, Haylee Weber, Kayden Bowman and Mykayla Thaxton. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

Thacker named 8-Man Coach of the Year

5 years ago By Shawn Roney

Body HARDIN – Kirk Thacker received a surprise over the winter. Thacker was named the KMZU Football Dream Team’s Coach of the Year for 8-man football.