Sports
Trojans’ confidence growing on the diamond
At 5-9, the Southwest baseball team’s record is misleading. The Trojans, according to coach Derek Mann, had heavy-hitting opponents in the first half of the season, struggled with practice when the field was being completed and have battled their way through injuries.
Scoreboard, April 26
Robert Humphries, a junior at Southwest High School, earned seven medals in the last three track meets in Pierce City, Spokane and Cassville. In Pierce City and Spokane, Humphries finished runner-up in the 800, as well as a second and a third in the mile.
Cassville teams win home meet
Cassville’s Kaid Williams runs in the 800-meter race at the Cassville Relays on April 18.
PHOTO GALLERY: Wildcat Relays (Cassville and Southwest), 4/18/23
Scenes from the Wildcat Relays on April 18 with photos of Cassville and Southwest runners. See a photo you like? Purchase a digital download or prints at: https://cassvilledemocrat.zenfoliosite.com/photo-galleries/track-wildcat-relays-april-11?id=aa03cf5d-90bc-459a-9c61-6f9283ae18aa&ct=2>=1&st=1&sc=1&rootPageId=5eb9b772-c2f9-4fc7-be94-97908665a185&srf=true
PHOTO GALLERY: Cassville hosts Monett Girls soccer, 4/18/23
Scenes from the Wheaton baseball game against Southwest on April 17. See a photo you like? Purchase a digital download or prints at: https://cassvilledemocrat.zenfoliosite.com/photo-galleries/girls-soccer-cassville-hosts-monett?id=b7e33842-2860-432c-9d53-51b3602e41f8&ct=2>=1&st=1&sc=1&rootPageId=5eb9b772-c2f9-4fc7-be94-97908665a185&srf=true
PHOTO GALLERY: Wheaton h Southwest Baseball, 4/17/23
Scenes from the Wheaton baseball game against Southwest on April 17. See a photo you like? Purchase a digital download or prints at: https://cassvilledemocrat.zenfoliosite.com/photo-galleries/baseball-wheaton-hosts-southwest-april-18?id=d02f857e-2e43-4396-b121-043c6d7e1892&ct=2>=1&st=1&sc=1&rootPageId=5eb9b772-c2f9-4fc7-be94-97908665a185&srf=true
Purdy bests Exeter in district battle
Two top teams in Class 1, District 5 squared off in Exeter on Friday, giving Barry County softball fans a possible peek into the postseason. The Lady Tigers (8-3) hosted Purdy (18-6), and the Lady Eagles took home the win, 7-2.
School records fall
School record-holders for the Cassville boys and girls track and field teams are on notice this spring, as two records have already fallen and more may as the squads race to the postseason. Senior Caleb Leach started the party, running a 10:04.69 in the 3200-meter run at the Ice Box Relays in Aurora on April 6.
Scoreboard, April 19
The Purdy baseball team (15-3) was on fire at the plate last week, scoring 57 runs in three games and earning wins in each. Purdy defeated Crane 20-0 on April 11 behind a four-inning no-hitter with 9 strikeouts from Ezequiel Garcia.
PHOTO GALLERY: Exeter hosts Purdy Softball, 4/14/23
Scenes from the softball game between Exeter and Purdy on Friday. Purdy own the contest, 7-1. See a photo you like? Purchase it at https://tinyurl.com/4ss7xae2.
