Sports

Body Richmond varsity boys basketball coach Kevin Jermain saw his Spartans kick their game into high gear Monday night against Excelsior Springs. Taking control with a 36-17 first half, the Spartans cruised to a 67-45 victory at Richmond Middle School to open the Winter Classic.

Body Richmond varsity girls basketball coach Kaylee Vantrump could tell her Spartans were getting rid of some rust Monday night, when they hosted topseeded Bishop LeBlond of St. Joseph at the high school to open the Richmond Winter Classic.

Body Area high school sports teams got an unexpected week off from competition last week. And for some area coaches, it was an unwanted week off from competition.

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Body Richmond varsity girls basketball coach Kaylee Vantrump hopes her Spartans play like they practice this week in the Lawson Invitational, just as they did Jan. 4 during their 51-45 loss to visiting Pleasant Hill.

Body About midway through the fourth quarter, some of those fans watching Orrick face Norborne Jan. 5 in varsity boys basketball might have been expecting a nail-biting finish.

Body In watching his Bearcats during their 3331 Jan. 5 home loss to Norborne, Orrick varsity girls basketball coach Jonathan Kinder saw them take what he called “a major step in the right direction.” “I feel like our hustle was better,” Kinder said.

Body KNOCKING OFF THE RUST Richmond’s wrestlers “had some rust to knock off” after their holiday break, according to coach Cody Hogan. The Spartans knocked off enough rust to win the boys title Jan.

Body Richmond varsity boys basketball coach Kevin Jermain and his Spartans are looking to ring in 2024 with a win – and bounce back from a defeat. The Spartans closed 2023 with a 48-42 loss to Crest Ridge Dec.

Body is no longer an Aggie. He’s a Sun Devil.