Sports

Wildcats’ defense mixing it up

August 13, 2024

Young in most spots last season, the Cassville football team’s defense is coming into its own this year, with a cache of returning starters and multiple positions still up for grabs. Clay Weldy, Wildcats coach, said nine players have been working for playing time at linebacker this summer.

August 13, 2024

A year after one of the best seasons since Cassville boys soccer began, the Wildcats are hungry for more. Jake Forste, Cassville soccer coach entering his eighth season at the helm, said the potential this season is massive.

Jig On the Water, Aug. 11

August 13, 2024

August 11, 2024 Plastic eggs did well this week. A white egg, 1 bb shot and a No.

Year in Photos — Barry County hoops

August 13, 2024

Exeter’s Jesse Eaton directs the play during a home basketball game last season.

Year in Photos — Cassville girls basketball

August 6, 2024

Cassville’s Elly Ramaeker battles for a loose ball in a contest against Monett last year.

August 6, 2024

It’s not a flash position, but it’s a crucial one. Thirteen Wildcats have been working on the offensive and defensive lines this summer, preparing to work as a unit this football season.

Southwest shooters earn national titles

August 6, 2024

Two Southwest trap shooters have won first-place awards at the 2024 AIM Grand National Championships, held in late July in Sparta, Ill. Riley Phillips earned a first-place finish at nationals, and Dakota Cotton took first in High All-Around for his combined singles, doubles and handicap scores.

Year in Photos — Cassville boys basketball

July 30, 2024

Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team photographed during the 2023-2024 athletics seasons. — KT Cassville’s Jonathan Dunbar creates space near the hoop during a contest against Springfield Catholic last season.

July 30, 2024

A corps of juniors and sophomores will line up out wide for the Cassville football this season, hoping to benefit from some gametime experience and working with a veteran quarterback. Clay Weldy, Cassville football coach, said nine Wildcats are working at wide receiver, two of which — juniors Colton Roark and Riley James — have experience from 2023.

6 cheerleaders nominated for All-American

July 30, 2024

Cassville had six squad members nominated for the National Cheerleaders Association All-American: Violet Rillstone, Caysee Stillings, Jadyn Stewart, Lilli Proffitt, Arianna Greathouse and Mckenzie Wall.

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Wildcats’ defense mixing it up

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Jig On the Water, Aug. 11

Year in Photos — Barry County hoops

Year in Photos — Cassville girls basketball

Wildcats bigger and stronger up front

Southwest shooters earn national titles

Year in Photos — Cassville boys basketball

Young receiving corps lines up for Cassville

6 cheerleaders nominated for All-American

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