Sports

Wildcats welcome Mike Ray as head boys hoops coach
The Cassville High School boys basketball team will have a new coach for the 2025-2026 season, as the district has hired Mike Ray to lead the program beginning July 1.

Scoreboard, April 9
The Cassville baseball team (3-3-1) picked up a pair of wins in three tries last week. The Wildcats defeated Purdy, 4-0, at home, then fell to Logan-Rogersville, 6-2, on the road, before ending the week with a 9-4 away win over Marionville.

Young Lady Wildcats set sights on Big 8 title
Fielding a 27-strong roster of mostly newcomers, the Cassville girls soccer team has refocused its schedule and set its sights on its first Big 8 Conference title.

Senior-led Lady Tigers putting in work
After falling to Purdy by a single run, 10-9, in last year’s district semifinals, the senior-heavy Exeter softball team is hoping to make a push for postseason success this go around.After falling to Purdy by a single run, 10-9, in last year’s district semifinals, the senior-heavy Exeter softball team is hoping to make a push for postseason success this go around.

Jig On the Water
On Sunday morning, Roaring River’s CFS was at 30, so still low and clear. We caught ‘em on caddis, crackle backs, para Adams and blue wing olives all week.
‘Cats getting familiar with new coach, courses
Cassville focused on upping level of play within golf program

Cassville baseball under new management, returns 5 starters
Under new leadership coming off an 11-14 season, the Cassville baseball team is focused on the process.

Lady Tigers satisfied with title shot season
In stark contrast to the last few years, the Exeter girls basketball program has a standout 2024-2025 season.
Lady Eagles build in return year
After an absent season due to low numbers, the Purdy girls basketball team was back in action this year and building toward a revamp of the program.

Trojans building for future
Coming off back-to-back district championships, it was a tall order for the Southwest boys basketball team to reach the same heights this season.