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Jig On the Water
Roaring River is in great shape right now. The river is now at 96 CFS and this is really a good flow for the river. The dry fly fishing has really gotten good. The last few days there are still lots of Caddis, blue wing olives and a few hoppers on the water already.

‘Cats crafting culture
In his first season as head baseball coach at Cassville, Simon Beeson said his squad put more emphasis on culture and mentality than wins and losses, an approach he hopes will build the program in future seasons.

Jig On the Water, June 15
Roaring River’s water level is not bad right now, still producing a good strong flow — but clear — running at 125 CFS on Sunday morning.

Barton transferring to Arkansas Tech
Maci Barton, 2023 Cassville graduate and daughter of Jim and Wendy Barton, of Cassville, has completed her A.A. Degree in General studies and is transferring to Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Ark., to major in wildlife and fisheries.

Year in Photos — Cassville football
Cassville’s Easton Hughes jukes past a Monett defender during a Barry County Brawl win last season.

Cassville wraps up season of growth
The Cassville girls soccer team had big cleats to fill this season after losing their record setters in goals and assists last season.

Jig On the Water, June 8
We had a lot of water this week. The river was at 299 CFS Sunday. This is very high, not flooded by any means, just high. There’s a strong flow, and the water is still off color. It’s not muddy, just has that blue-green murky color to it.

Year in Photos — Cassville volleyball
Cassville’s Lorelei VanDerhoef sets a ball at the net on senior night against Lamar last season. Kyle Troutman/ktrout-man@ cassville-democrat.com

Exeter title chase continues
The Exeter softball team was please with a winning season this spring, but the Lady Tigers are still on the hunt for postseason hardware.

Par set for Wildcats golf
Cassville Boys Golf Coach Clayton Bagby did not set out goals for his squad this spring, and with three All-Conference golfers and one state qualifier, the par has now been set for what defines future success.




