Sports
Wildcats call track season a success
Cassville boys track and field coach Clay Weldy said the Wildcats showed steady growth throughout the season, leading to what he considered a successful campaign.
Young Trojans grow with experience
Wrapping up a six-win season, Southwest baseball coach Derek Mann said the Trojans gained valuable experience throughout the spring, particularly among a young roster that will form the core of the program moving forward.
Year in Photos — Cassville Volleyball
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.
‘Cats lay foundation on diamond
Wrapping up the season at 8-20, Cassville Baseball Coach Simon Beeson said his squad showed great flashes this season as they laid a foundation for campaigns to come.
Southwest middle school track shines
The Southwest Middle School track team wrapped up a highly successful season with 28 student-athletes competing throughout the spring.
Cassville man bests 31-year-old bass record
Danny Naugle, of Cassville, set a new bass fishing record on May 13, catching a 2-pound, 7-ounce yellow bass at Table Rock Lake.
Frost finishes 4th in high jump in Class 2
Dylan Frost capped an incredible senior season at Southwest High School by placing tied for 4th with a leap of 1.83 meters in the high jump finals at the 100th running of the Class 2 State Track and Field Championship at Jefferson City High School.
Cassville vaulters take 12th
Cassville’s pair of pole vaulters competing in the Class 3 State Track and Field Championship matched one another, both taking 12th in their respective competitions.
Artherton shoots 165 at state
Cassville junior Kaleb Artherton enjoyed his first state golf championship experience last week, shooting a 165 over two days at Sedalia Country Club to finish in 63rd place among 96 competitors.
Black is back!
For the first time since 2021 — when the Lady Eagles won the Class 1 state championship — the Purdy softball team is headed to the Final Four.
