Sports

10 ‘Cats log stats in Homecoming win over Mt. Vernon
On a high-intensity Homecoming night — against a Mt. Vernon squad that defeated Lamar the week prior — the Wildcats football team took the lead and never looked back en route to a 39-28 victory.

MIGHTY MITES FOOTBALL: Wildcats and Blue Jays collide
On an absolutely gorgeous day and a long drive there, the Wildcats and the Marshfield Blue Jays decided to go toe to toe on the football field.

Southwest Volleyball to Host Pink Out, Senior Night
The Southwest High School volleyball team has three important dates to celebrate in October. On Oct. 9, Purdy will visit the Lady Trojans for Pink Out 2025. This is the 16th consecutive year the school has hosted a breast cancer awareness event. The team has theme days planned all week and fundraisers for two students, Payton Neukam and Haven Holmes. There will be a bake sale, coin collection, 50/50 raffle and serving contests to raise money.

Local schools clear nets at Volleyfest
Southwest’s Emma Outhouse plays a ball during a match at Volleyfest on Saturday. Pierce City won the tournament over Crane, with Thomas Jefferson third, Wheaton fourth, Verona fifth, Exeter sixth, Southwest seventh and Purdy eighth.

FOOTBALL LIVE UPDATES: Cassville v Mt. Vernon
Live updates this week are sponsored by Exeter Corn Maze, now open and creating memories in Barry County!

Wildcats run away with win
The Cassville football team flexed its muscle on Friday, putting up its highest point total of the season with a 42-14 victory over visiting Harrisonville.

Lady ‘Cats clinch 3rd in home tournament at Cassville Golf Club
The Cassville girls golf team hosted the Cassville Girls Golf Tournament on Thursday, taking third place as a team with three finishers in the top 25.

Mighty Mite Football, Week 4
When you play the other Wildcats, you better have your running shoes on because they will use every inch of the field.

FOOTBALL LIVE UPDATES: Cassville vs. Harrisonville
Live updates this week are sponsored by Geraldi’s — a taste of Italy in the heart of Cassville!

‘Cats play Tigers close, come up short
The Cassville football team was only 2 points behind Lamar after a score at the start of the fourth quarter, but the Wildcats were unable to flip the score to their advantage and suffered their third loss of the season, 35-26.



