Sports

Year in Photos — Cassville Baseball
Cassville’s Masin Bryan slides safely into second in a game against Lamar in the spring.

Lady ‘Cats tee off in September
Cassville girls golf sporting mix of experience, newcomers

Lady Trojans implement new alignment
Coming off a 6-win season, the Southwest volleyball team is bringing an energy and good attitude into a new year where some changes — especially defensively — are required.
Special teams spots up for grabs
Special teams roles for the Cassville football team this fall are up for grabs.

Year in Photos — Cassville girls wrestling
Cassville’s Saige Holman inflicts a touch of pain en route to a pin of her Big 8 Tournament opponent last season.

TCB Missouri martial arts gym finds footing in Cassville
When Trey Treadwell first stepped into a martial arts gym 20 years ago, he was just a kid drawn to shows like “Dragon Ball Z” and averse to traditional sports — now, he’s leading students of his own in Cassville through TCB Missouri.

Year in Photos — Barry County girls basketball
Exeter’s Jaylee Hawkins (No. 2) and Dawnee Sorensen (No. 44) go for a rebound in a contest at Wheaton last season.
Wildcats’ defense locking in
The Cassville football team will bring back a decent amount of experience, skill and leadership to its linebacker and defensive back positions this season, aiming to enforce the traditionally physical brand of Wildcat defense.

Targets hit, national title won
Southwest trap team member Colten Phillips, left, encourages teammate Jesse Jones during competition at the AIM Grand Nationals Championship in Sparta, Ill., in July. Contributed photo

Year in Photos — Barry County boys basketball
Southwest’s Kasen Holder rises above the crowd for 2 during a Southwest Holiday Tournament game last season.