soccer
Young and old back on the pitch, raise $1,700 in annual charity soccer match
Cassville alumni Ricky Hernandez, in white, and Lian Nung battle for a loose ball in the ninth annual Alumni Soccer Charity Match, held on Oct. 3 at Cassville High School. At left is alumna Jhandi Shears. With donations, player fees, a silent auction and a raffle, the event raised $1,700 for the Alumni Association Foundation, which supports the boys and girls soccer programs at Cassville.
Wildcats start hot, staying cool
The Cassville boys soccer team has started the season at 4-3 against teams mostly a class or two higher, yet for the past two weeks, the team has had to deal with a unique way to prepare — indoors.
Wildcats top Bolivar in overtime
The Cassville boys soccer team bested district opponent Bolivar in overtime on Thursday, 2-1. Junior Preston Driskill opened the scoring with a goal from a header, assisted by senior Mason Rillstone. Tied 1-1 at the end of regulation, freshman William Ray scored his first ever varsity goal — in walk-off fashion — by tucking in the rebound of a shot by Driskill in the first half of overtime.
Wildcats aiming high
The Cassville boys soccer team returns an experienced group this fall with aspirations of building on the 2025 campaign by converting more scoring chances and making a run to the district championship.
Publisher’s View — Kyle Troutman: An experience and a pride
Thursday through Saturday, I left our little corner of Missouri to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience, sharing in the love of the world’s game as we approach our 250th birthday as a nation.
Year in Photos — Cassville boys soccer
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
Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: In our backyard
For the next month or so, keeping my normal level of work productivity will be a challenge.
Lady ‘Cats enjoy record-setting season
After a season averaging less than 0.5 goals per game, the Cassville girls soccer team, infused with an influx of talented underclassmen, turned in a season to remember — breaking the single-season wins record and setting multiple other individual stat records.
Hinson to keep for Crowder
The 2025 Big 8 Goalkeeper of the Year is moving on up, having signed recently to play soccer at Crowder college in Neosho.
Sights set on 14
The Cassville girls soccer team has a chance to make history this season. At 9-3 after bagging a second 1-0 victory over Monett this season, with the April 21 victory coming via an extra-time goal by Makayla Connolley, the Lady Wildcats have five regular-season games remaining and the possibility of topping the 13-win 2024 season by one.
