Sports

to PRO High heat, drop kicks, random observations and points that amuse are all part of the wide, wide world of sports at the community and national levels. Something happened Monday that shook me emotionally, as it did millions of sports fans, I’m sure.

BACK ON THE HARDWOOD.

HOOPS PERHAPS? Richmond might get to play Kansas City Central this season in basketball after all. Both Richmond varsity teams were slated to play Central in the Twelve Courts of Christmas, a holiday shootout featuring teams from multiple states.

I have a soft spot in my heart for Kansas State University. That’s why I’ll be pulling for Kansas State when its football team plays the University of Alabama Saturday in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.

Hardin-Central varsity basketball coach Brent Behler is amazed at the progress he has seen from his girls team since this summer. “This summer, they kind of looked a little lost.

Hardin-Central’s 53-33 loss Dec. 15 to visiting Northwestern of Mendon in varsity boys basketball made something clear to Bulldogs coach Brent Behler.

The Richmond middle school and high school basketball girls teams were sitting out on the cold Sunday, Dec.18 for their local toy drive. They served hot chocolate and had cookies available for those who donated toys to their cause.

Orrick is on a roll in varsity basketball entering the holiday break. The Bearcats have won three straight, putting them at 5-3 before Christmas.

WINNING STREAK Richmond’s varsity basketball team carried over some momentum from last week’s Mustang Basketball Classic into this week. After opening with a 78-62 loss to Van Buren (Ark.) Dec.

HIGGINSVILLE – Richmond’s 62-42 loss to Hogan Prep Academy Dec. 10 in the Husker Classic boys championship game provided Richmond coach Kevin Jermain another reminder that many of his Spartans are still getting used to new responsibilities.