Sports

Body Hardin-Central had a coaching turnover between varsity boys basketball seasons. The Bulldogs, however, had little player turnover.

Body An influx of first-year high schoolers might help offset the loss of two players Richmond varsity girls basketball coach Kaylee Vantrump and her Spartans experienced during the offseason.

Body Jonathan Kinder, Orrick’s new varsity girls basketball coach, is working to instill a seize-the-day attitude in his Bearcats. “I tell the girls all the time, ‘You never know when your last game’s going to be.

Body For the most part, the 2023-24 varsity boys and girls basketball seasons are underway in Ray County. Hardin-Central tipped off Nov.

Body Unlike some seniors, Richmond’s Hunter Mitchell has his post-high school plans set when he graduates in May 2024. Mitchell plans to attend Pratt (Kan.) Community College, where he’ll also play baseball.

Body If the spirit of men’s basketball coaching legend has watched over Ray County prep sports recently, then he’s probably pleased at what he has seen. Knight, who died Nov.

Body Drew Hawkins met one goal when he ran his final high school cross country race. During an Oct.

Body Norborne Hardin-Central (NHC) varsity 8-man football coach Andrew Watson and his Aggies had the momentum at halftime of their Nov. 3 District 4 Tournament meeting with Southwest of Livingston County/Hale/Tina-Avalon.

Body Orrick coach Kirk Thacker liked how his Bearcats performed during the final stretch of their varsity 8-man football season. The Bearcats were 3-3 their last six games, including a 106-66 loss to undefeated Braymer/Breckenridge Nov.

Body CHILLICOTHE – Richmond varsity coach Nick Persell and his assistant coaches stressed one word as their Spartans prepared for their Oct. 27 road meeting with Chillicothe in 11-man football: “Battle.”