Sports
Bohmkes place in pickleball regionals
Ethan Bohmke and Tyson Bohmke, both of Cassville, participated in the 2023 USA Pickleball Middle States Diamond Regional Championships in Springfield on Sunday. They won Silver (2nd place) in the Men’s Doubles Group (3.0:19+). There were 425 registered players from across the nation who competed in multiple skills groups, including several professional level players. Placing second, the Bohmkes have qualified for the National Pickleball Tournament (Punta Gorda Classic) in Punta Gorda, Fla., on Oct. 20-22.
Jig On the Water
June 7, 2023 — Water at roaring river is low and clear. We are running 28 CFS as of Sunday.
Records down, medals up
A strong senior class helped propel the Cassville track and field teams to new heights at the state meet, highlighted by two medals and two new school records for the Lady Wildcats. The Cassville boys and girls competed in 10 events at the MSHSAA Track and Field Championships Friday and Saturday, with the girls taking fourth place in the 4x800 relay and Jolie Evans placing fifth in the 3200-meter run.
Lady Trojans meet goals
The Southwest softball team endured abnormal challenges this year, welcoming a new coach and unable to play at its new field, but the Lady Trojans still came out ahead. Emily Snyder, in her first season as a head coach, skippered Southwest to an 8-12 record and a positive outlook for seasons to come.
Cassville Baseball Club hosts tourney
BY KYLE TROUTMAN ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com The Cassville Baseball Club hosted the inaugural Roaring River Shootout on Saturday, with 27 games spread across four fields and three Cassville teams winning tournament titles. Shawn Trent, coach with the Cassville Baseball Club, said it was an enjoyable day for the teams, not only on the scoreboard, but with the area youth baseball community.
Jig On the Water, May 31
May 31, 2023 As of Sunday, the water is low and clear at 39 CFS, perfect for dry flies and sight-fishing with marabou jigs and worms. We have really good quality water right now.
Lady Wildcats 4th at state in 4×800 relay
The Cassville boys and girls track and field teams are competing in the Class 3 MSHSAA Track and Field Championships Friday and Saturday.
Wildcats fall in semifinal heartbreaker
The margins were slim, and down 2-1 with the bases loaded and two outs, it was a strikeout that ended a positive season for Cassville baseball. The Wildcats won their first district contest since 2015 on May 13, upsetting Aurora 5-4 only four days after losing to the Houn’ Dawgs at home, 10-5.
10 events strong at state
ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com The Cassville boys and girls track and field teams qualified for 10 events at the Class 3 Track and Field Championships Friday and Saturday, with 11 total athletes participating. Hopes remain high for the distance relay teams, as the boys took first place and the girls took second in the Class 3, Sectional 3 on Saturday in West Plains.
Cassville golf focused on future
Wildcats’ season ends in district play The Cassville boys golf team is focused on the future and improving in all aspects of the game after the Wildcats’ season ended in the district tournament this year. Jay Rogers, Cassville golf coach, said this was a year of learning for Cassville, and it was a positive one.
