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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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Lady Wildcats finish 4th in Class 3
Cassville’s first-ever Final Four softball appearance ended short of a state title, but coach Jordan Savage said the experience was one his team — and Wildcat Nation — will never forget.
‘Cats cruise to district semifinals with home win
On a short week, hosting Reeds Spring on Thursday instead of Friday in the first round of the Class 3, District 6 playoffs, Cassville made it a short night with a 52-0 victory, scoring all points in the first half of play.
Bass ‘Cats capture first at tournament
Cassville Middle School students Deagan Gross and Colton Yockey made a splash at the Missouri B.A.S.S. Nation Youth Qualifier Tournament, held Oct. 19 at the Lake of the Ozarks. Competing against 11 boats in the youth division, the Wildcat duo captured first place, reeling in five fish with a total weight of 14.35 pounds. They also won biggest fish with a bass weighing 3.25 pounds. Second place went to the Festus team, followed by Strafford in third. Gross is the son of Brad and Ashley Gross, of Cassville. Yockey is the son of Chris and Dani Yockey of Cassville. Both anglers are in the eighth grade. The next Missouri B.A.S.S Nation qualifier will be held at Pomme de Terre Lake in March 2026.
Pink Out raises $3K at Southwest
Southwest High School recently held its 16th annual Pink Out event and raised $3,000 for two students battling ailments. The students, Payton Neukam, a high schooler suffering from bone cancer, and Haven Holmes, a middle schooler battling leukemia, were the recipients. A bake sale, loose change drive, a serving contest, pass the hat and general donations throughout the district all helped raise funds. The annual event is organized by Coaches Mandy Henry and Steve Voyak and the Lady Trojans.
