Wildcats go 1-3 at home tourney

The Cassville baseball team wrapped up Cassville Classic tournament play last week with a 1-3 record, highlighted by a hard-fought 7-5 win over Mt. Vernon. The group also battled in a tough 5-4 loss to East Newton, a game that came down to the final moments. “While the results against Bolivar and Lebanon didn’t reflect the team’s full potential, the tournament provided valuable opportunities for growth, both on the field and in our character in regards to how we respond to adversity,” said Simon Beeson, Wildcats baseball coach. “Defensively and on the mound, there are still areas to clean up, but the coaching staff has been encouraged by steady improvement at the plate, with more competitive at-bats each day. Despite working through a few lingering injuries to key players, the team has remained focused on developing both character and consistency in their process. With continued emphasis on those foundations, the team and coaching staff believe that the results will follow as the season progresses.”

Cassville wins medals in McDonald County

The Cassville boys track team competed in McDonald County on Thursday, bringing home 10 top-eight finishes. Results include:

3rd Place

Corbin Rhoads: Pole Vault, 3.91m

5th Place

Jacob Hudson, Donavan Mikesh, Preston Driskill and Dade Zajac: 4×800 Relay, 9:28.69

6th Place

Kamden Beebe: 100m, 11.46

Preston Driskill: 3200m, 11:34.29

Logan Parsons: Pole Vault, 3.33m

Dade Zajac, Cash Smith, Colton Beebe and Mace Bredeson: 4×400 Relay, 3:45.13

7th Place

Tyler Rattigan: 110m Hurdles, 17.76

Ricky Norris: Javelin, 39.17m

8th Place

Isaac Luney: Shot Put, 13.07m

Vynnie Arguelles: Javelin, 38.34