Sports

Body Orrick varsity track coach Kirk Thacker and his Bearcats are ready to compete at the Bruce Finlayson Invitational Friday at Carrollton.

Body Richmond coach Brett Terry issued a challenge to his varsity boys tennis team before Monday’s home dual with Knob Noster. “(The) last time we played (them), it was 5-4,” Terry recalled.

Body Fittingly perhaps, a senior helped lead Richmond in girls track and field Tuesday, when the Spartans hosted the Hoot Middleton Invitational, also designated as Senior Night. Kaylee Pugh, who’ll graduate in May, placed second in the 100- and 200-meter dashes.

Body Orrick softball coach Chase Sims saw perhaps the best hit from the Bearcats this varsity season during their 20-0 loss in three innings April 5 to visiting Sweet Springs. Leadoff batter Natasha Hicks provided the hit.

Body Richmond varsity baseball coach Zach McGill saw his Spartans’ 15-0 loss in three innings to Benton of St. Joseph April 4 at Southview Park as a reminder of the importance of mental toughness.

Body Kail Farnan is representing Richmond on the links in his final season of high school sports. He’s also representing the Spartans on the baseball diamond.

Body Richmond has returned to competition mode in high school track. After having no meets scheduled last week, the Spartans ran, jumped, vaulted and threw against other schools Wednesday at the Rob Hoefer Husker Invitational, staged by Lafayette County of Higginsville at Higginsville.

Body Richmond High School graduate and University of Oregon football coach liked what he saw from his Ducks as they started spring practices recently. “Good Day 1.

Body Murray Dennis finds himself in new territory in his final season of coaching Richmond prep golf, which began last week with a tournament and a triangular.

Body Last week provided a few measuring sticks for Richmond track coach David Rash and his staff.