Sports

More time needed
Tktroutman@cassville-democrat.com he Cassville football team wanted just a couple more minutes on the clock Friday, but time ran out in the middle of a comeback effort against Nevada, resulting in a 27-22 loss. Clay Weldy, Cassville football coach, said an inability to finish and Nevada’s ability to melt the clock were the biggest contributors to the result.

On home turf
The Cassville softball team is starting the postseason on home turf. The Lady Wildcats (1713) earned the No.
Cassville volleyball lands No. 5 seed
The Cassville volleyball team opens district play on Tuesday, having earned the No. 5 seed in the Class 3, District 12 tournament.

Wildcats run to 4th at Pink Out XC Invitational
The Cassville cross country program hosted its annual Pink Out Invitational on Oct. 8 at the Cassville Aquatic Center Parkl, with 28 total schools participating in the high school and middle school divisions.

FOOTBALL LIVE UPDATES: Cassville vs. Nevada, Oct. 11
This Homecoming bout is brought to you by Johnson Chiropractic, supporting Wildcat Nation with chiropractic, muscle and athletic training care!

Cassville cleaning up for Homecoming Friday
Heaps of touchdowns and turnovers gave fans their money’s worth in Mt. Vernon on Friday.

Getting in their groove
The Purdy volleyball team is getting into its groove. After a tough 1-6-1 start, and another 6-game skid at the end of September, the Lady Eagles are 3-2-2 in their last seven and gearing up for Class 2, District 11 competition.

41 years of digs and kills
Southwest’s Laura Henry (No. 10) sets teammate Marissa Freeman for a kill attempt in a matchup with Pierce City Saturday at Southwest’s Volleyfest, the 41st year of the tournament.

FOOTBALL LIVE UPDATES: Cassville at Mt. Vernon
This Week 6 road contest is brought to you by the Cassville Dispensary, happy to support Wildcat Nation this football season!

Pickleballing for Cassville
Ethan Bohmke, of Cassville, stretches to play a ball during the second annual Cassville Foundation Pickleball Tournament on Saturday. The two-day event featured singles and doubles tournaments, with 46 participants playing 150 games and raising $6,000. Funds benefit the Cassville Community Foundation, which awards grants to local non-profits.