softball
Lady Trojans keeping pace
The Southwest softball team has six seniors leading the squad to a winning record so far this season at 7-4, including a tournament trophy.

Scoreboard, April 9
The Cassville baseball team (3-3-1) picked up a pair of wins in three tries last week. The Wildcats defeated Purdy, 4-0, at home, then fell to Logan-Rogersville, 6-2, on the road, before ending the week with a 9-4 away win over Marionville.

Senior-led Lady Tigers putting in work
After falling to Purdy by a single run, 10-9, in last year’s district semifinals, the senior-heavy Exeter softball team is hoping to make a push for postseason success this go around.After falling to Purdy by a single run, 10-9, in last year’s district semifinals, the senior-heavy Exeter softball team is hoping to make a push for postseason success this go around.

Reflecting on a record
For the second season in a row, the Cassville softball team made history. In 2023, the 16-15 Lady Wildcats won the program’s first-ever district title under former coach Lori Videmschek, and this year, Cassville set a program record for wins, going 19-14 and taking second place in Class 3, District 6.

Lady Eagles get double-digit wins
For the first time in eight seasons, the Purdy volleyball team achieved a double-digit win total. The Lady Eagles, who had only three seniors and a majority of freshmen this season, finished at 11-22-3, falling in the Class 2, District 10 quarterfinals to Sarcoxie, 3-0 (21-25, 15-25, 13-25).

Unlucky 13
Three times on Monday, the Cassville softball team was a single out away from hoisting a second consecutive title — and all three times, the opportunity slipped away.
Sports Briefs, Oct. 2
The Cassville softball team (11-9) stayed above .500 by splitting a pair of Big 8 contests last week. The Lady Wildcats fell on the road to McDonald County, 7-3, but defeated district rival Nevada, 6-1.

Lady Wildcats softball ready for conference clashes
With a district trophy in tow, the Cassville softball team is working its way through this season with solid pitching, and the Lady Wildcats have five Big 8 bouts left before the postseason comes calling. Jordan Savage, Cassville softball coach, said the Lady Wildcats (10-8) have had a good season, despite letting a few games go to their opponents.
Scoreboard, Sept. 18
The Cassville cross country teams went to Seneca on Thursday to compete in a large field of runners. The middle school boys, led by race winner Dade Zajac, were the champions of their division, and the middle school girls were runners- up.
Taking aim at two
Having made history last season with its first-ever district title, the Cassville softball team is embarking on a new campaign this season with loads of experience and a new coach at the helm. Cassville is coming off one of its best seasons ever, going 16-15, tying the most wins on record for the team, set in 2011 and tied again in 2023.