Sports
3 Cassville events medal at state
The Cassville boys and girls track and field teams took a total of 13 athletes to the Class 3 State Championship Friday and Saturday, and six returned with All-State honors. Bradan Dickinson led the field with a third-place finish in shot put, throwing for 16.44 meters (53-11.25) to set a new school record.
Lady Wildcats continue building
The Cassville girls soccer team nearly doubled its win total from the 2021 season, but a firstround district exit left the Lady Wildcats at 9 wins. Jake Forste, Cassville soccer coach, said the mantra of the season was team-wide improvement, and that occurred.
Purdy falls to Marionville in district championship
Two state-ranked teams rarely play for a district championship, but that was the case Wednesday when Class 2 No. 6 Purdy took on No.
Wildcats fall to Monett in districts
The Cassville baseball team fell 9-1 to Monett last week in the opening round of the Class 4, District 11 Tournament, but the season’s end did not dampen the hope from goals achieved. Ron Hudson, Cassville baseball coach, said overall, the team improved in two major areas — mental toughness and defense.
Wildcats’ Michael Morgan to Grin in Glendale
The Cassville football team has one representative at the 21st Sertoma GRIN IRON CLASSIC football game, set for June 3 at Glendale High School. The rosters for the all-star game were recently released, and lineman Michael Morgan was picked from the Wildcats to join in the fun.
Exeter falls to Miller in district championship
In 2023, the Exeter softball team will be hoping the third time is the charm. In the Class 1, District 5 championship on May 10, the Lady Tigers were defeated by Miller, 18-13, in a game that saw one Exeter player hit two home runs.
Cassville track moves on
It was a record day for the Cassville boys and girls track teams, especially for Bradan Dickinson. At the district meet over the weekend, Dickinson threw 16.2 meters for a new school record and first place in the district.
Dickinson, Moore win Rotary awards
Bradan Dickinson and Annie Moore were the recipients of this year’s Rotary MVP awards for boys and girls track and field. The pair scored the most points out of any other individuals on their teams this season. Contributed photos
Southwest track team sending six to state
The Southwest High School boys track team prides itself on its relays, and the Trojans will get to show off three of their squads this weekend at the Class 2 Track and Field Championships in Jefferson City Friday and Saturday.
Middle schoolers No. 2 in Big 8
The Middle School Big 8 Championship Tournament was held in Monett on April 30. Cassville entered the tournament as the No. 2 seed. Cassville Defeated No. 7 seeded Hollister, 12-0, in 3 innings. Then, Cassville battled 3-seed McDonald County to a 4-2 victory in the semifinals. The Championship game featured Cassville against No. 1 seed Marshfield. The Wildcats fell 4-0 and finished 2nd in the Big 8 Conference. The team finished the season 11-4. The 8th grade girls finished their middle school careers at 23-6 with two Big 8 Championship appearances and one title. Contributed photo
