baseball
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.

Scoreboard, April 1
The Cassville baseball team wrapped up Cassville Classic tournament play last week with a 1-3 record, highlighted by a hard-fought 7-5 win over Mt. Vernon.
‘Cats prowl with a process
With multiple returning starters, the Cassville baseball team this spring is going through a philosophy change, shifting to put greater emphasis on the process as the season gets underway.

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.




