Basketball
Year in Photos — Cassville girls basketball
Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team photographed during the 2025-2026 athletics seasons. — KT
Lady ‘Cats evaluate depth over summer
With five returning starters and several varsity roles still to be filled, Clayton Bagby, Cassville girls basketball coach, used this summer’s practices and team camps as an opportunity to evaluate the Lady Wildcats’ depth while experimenting with new ideas before the upcoming season.
Year in Photos — Cassville boys basketball
Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team photographed during the 2025-2026 athletics seasons. — KT
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.
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.
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.
Young Trojans find ways to grow
The Southwest boys basketball team turned in an 8-17 record this season, and when considering their youth and the progress made, Coach Jeff Treat graded the campaign at a B+.
Purdy improves on defense, meets goals
A 7-19 campaign for the Purdy boys basketball team included plenty of defensive improvement, and Coach Brad Stewart said goals for the season were met.
Bulldogs find success in youth
Experience gained and improvements made over the course of the season have the Wheaton basketball program looking forward with confidence.
7th-graders take Big 8 crown
The Cassville Middle School seventh-grade basketball team put together a championship run in the Big 8 Tournament, defeating Monett, 47-10; Mt. Vernon, 39-12; and McDonald County, 38-32 to finish the tournament 3-0 and win the title.
