baseball
Year in Photos — Barry County baseball
Wheaton’s Bodie Lauderdale lats a pitch go in action against Exeter last season.
Year in Photos — Cassville Baseball
Cassville’s Masin Bryan slides safely into second in a game against Lamar in the spring.
Wheaton’s Bateman snags All-State honor
Wheaton High School sophomore Brody Bateman was has earned Second Team All-State honors for his performance on the baseball diamond this year.
Southwest ends regular season on 3-game streak
A young Southwest baseball team battled through a difficult season this spring, but the Trojans ended the campaign on a high note by bagging half of their win total in consecutive games.
Finding wins in Wheaton
One- or two-win seasons have been commonplace for the Wheaton baseball team in recent years, and the Bulldogs are happy to have finished this spring with more wins than the last three campaigns combined.
‘Cats crafting culture
In his first season as head baseball coach at Cassville, Simon Beeson said his squad put more emphasis on culture and mentality than wins and losses, an approach he hopes will build the program in future seasons.
Eagles pining for district hardware
The Purdy baseball team is itching to get back to district dominance.
Tigers look to 2026 after final year of Tripp at helm
Through numerous ups and downs, the Exeter baseball team finished this season above .500, and the Tigers are hopeful for continued improvement in the future.
District seeds delivered
Five Barry County baseball teams will compete in three district tournaments this week and next, one of which is being hosted by Purdy.
Small schools, big ballpark
Thirty-seven high school baseball players from Purdy and Southwest enjoyed the opportunity of a lifetime on Saturday, getting to play a regular-season spring baseball game in a ballpark larger than either of their coaches have ever played in.
