Monett Monthly

Thinclads compete in Monett, Cassville
Evan Snarey, right, stretches to pass the baton to Dante Ungeni in a relay event at the Monett Invitational on April 8.

Calhoun joins the 300 club
For nearly a quarter of a century, Michael Calhoun, has been a fixture as the head coach of Monett baseball and as the third base coach.

Brandt gearing up for Lions roar
Monett wide receiver Landyn Brandt realized one of his life’s goals in March when he signed a national letter of intent to play football for Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) in Joplin next year.

Jared Lankford: A changing of the season could be near
Every Sunday, my family goes out to eat after church. The easy part of the conversation is knowing that we are going to eat somewhere. The difficult part is finding a place that satisfies the cravings of six diverse pallets.

Laura Schulteis-Jungbluth: Are you really a graduate?
The excitement and anticipation of graduation season is in the air.

Randy Crane: When things fall apart
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea. Psalm 46:1-2

A field of dreams
A plan five years in the making was finally realized in March, as the Monett High School baseball team played its first game on its new turf field.
Experienced Cubs ready to drive the links
With three returning varsity golfers, Monett looks to leads the Big 8 field in an already underway 2025 season.

From Monett to All-American
Joey Semerad, Monett alumnus and former Missouri High School state wrestling champion, earned NCAA Division II National Championships All-American honors with a seventh-place finish in the wrestling championships in Indianapolis, Ind., last month.
In her prime at 55, Monett dirt ready to fly
The sounds of loud motors and fan-packed stands will soon invade town, as the Monett Speedway is set to open its 55th consecutive racing season.