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Wildcats fall in title tilt
Difficulty stalling Seneca’s offense and early turnovers doomed the Cassville football team in the Class 3, District 6 championship on Friday, as the Wildcats fell to the Indians, 47-14, in their first district title bout since 2020.
Eagles retool after senior-heavy season
Second-leading scorer, 3-point shooter returns

Lady Trojans surpass expectations
Southwest volleyball coach Steve Voyak said his team may not have earned an “A” on the season, but the effort exceeded expectations.
Effort, competition to define Wildcats
Coming off its lowest-win season since 2020, the Cassville boys basketball team is under new management, and new Coach Mike Ray brings more than two decades of coaching experience to the floor as he looks to rebuild a program hungry for success.

FOOTBALL LIVE UPDATES: Cassville at Seneca (C3, D6 Championship), Nov. 14
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‘Cats mute Mountaineers, heading to the ‘Ship
For the first time since 2020, the Cassville football team has a shot at the district championship.
6 return to Bulldogs hoops
The Wheaton boys basketball team is looking to improve on a 3-win season last year, welcoming back six returners to a squad that prides itself on defense.

Lady Wildcats turn in 10 wins
Led by only two seniors, the Cassville volleyball team finished a youthful season with a 10-20-1 record, enjoying a district playoff win and a year of growth for the program.
Lady Trojans tout defense, chemistry
With a new basketball season starting on Nov. 22, Shawn Johnson, Southwest girls basketball coach, said his squad is focused on steady growth and team-minded play.

FOOTBALL LIVE UPDATES: Cassville v Mt. Vernon (C3, D6 semifinals), Oct. 7
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