Monett Monthly Sports
Diamond Cubs to lean on experience
An 11-11 campaign for the Monett baseball team ended with in a district semifinal loss to Aurora last season, and while the bitter taste of a defeat to its rival was a tough pill to chew on all off-season, the 2024-25 season brings a chance at a fresh start and redemption.
Lady Cubs have goals in mind
Goals are set high for the Monett girls soccer team this season. The Lady Cubs are coming off a 5-14 season and will need to rebuild after graduation hit the team hard.
Cubs wrestlers compete at state
Monett’s Henry Reed went 2-1 on Feb. 26 at the MSHSAA State Wrestling Championships at Mizzou Arena, but he lost in the medal bubble match the following day to finish outside the top 6 at 165 pounds.
District tourney playing out this week
Monett's Jayden Apostol maneuvers for 2 in a win over Cassville earlier this season. The Cubs were the No. 5 seed in the Class 4, District 12 tournament and played No. 4 Seneca on Monday, picking up a 55-45 upset. The Cubs face No. 1 Aurora March 5 at 6 p.m.
Jared Lankford: Pound for pound — The best around
It's human nature to strive for greatness; whether that’s in sports, in life, or even in something as simple as shopping for a car. We often fantasize about owning the fully-loaded model that boasts heated seats, a massaging function and self-driving capabilities. But in reality, we usually end up settling for something more affordable.
Jastal makes Big 8 history for Monett
A total of 16 Monett wrestlers competed in the Big 8 girls and boys tournaments Feb. 20 and 22 in Monett and Cassville, with one Lady Wildcat taking gold in her home gym and making history while doing so.
Lady Cubs finding stride on hardwood
It takes time for a team to gel and find its identity, and the Monett girls basketball squad is no exception. After an impressive 69-54 win over New Heights Christian Academy on Jan. 17, the Lady Cubs improved to 7-7 after the win and finished the month 10-9 on the season.
Jared Lankford: A moment to appreciate Mr. Baseball
When most Americans hear the name Bob Uecker, their minds typically drift to the quotes from the movies Major League and Major League 2.
Interior growth paying off for Cubs
Monett finishes runner-up at Southwest Holiday Tournament By Jared Lankford monettsports@gmail.com A second-place finish at the Southwest Holiday Tournament was not what Monett had entirely hoped for to end the…
Jared Lankford: No school ever this small
The line comes just before the state championship game in the movie “Hoosiers,” as Dennis Hopper’s character, Shooter Flatch, while in rehabilitation, storms around the room trying to grasp with…
