Sports
Leaning on defense, depth
The Southwest baseball team is sporting a mix of returning experience and young talent, aiming to build consistency and compete in the postseason.
Bulldogs eye district contention
The Wheaton baseball team opened its campaign with five straight wins and the Verona Tournament championship, aiming to continue its pace with a strong returning core and depth on the mound.
Lady Tigers overcome adversity in championship season
The Exeter girls basketball team faced a season defined by adversity, but that did not stop the Lady Tigers from turning in a campaign to remember.
Off and running
The Cassville boys track and field team enters the 2026 season with a focus on steady improvement and postseason performance as the Wildcats build toward the state series.
Southwest softball enters new era
The Southwest softball team begins the season under new leadership, with a mix of returning players and new faces as the Lady Trojans work to establish their identity.
Southwest senior sets 2 school track records
Over the span of four days in two meets, Southwest Senior Dylan Frost set school records in the high jump and the long jump.
From 4 to 14
The Wheaton girls basketball team took a leap forward this season, improving its win total and making a district championship appearance.
Linking experience to success
With the amount of experience returning to the tee box, the Cassville boys golf team has set ambitious goals this season, expecting to qualify multiple golfers to state.
Lady Eagles have high ceiling amid low wins
Two seasons removed from not having enough players to field a team, the Purdy girls basketball squad turned in three wins this year, but Coach Stephanie Heman said the record does not reflect the wins made in development.
Purdy baseball returns experience, eyes postseason run
The Purdy baseball team is entering this season with a strong returning core and loads of experience, hoping to put that combination to the test and build toward another postseason push.
