Sports
Purdy softball sees success in youthful year
The Purdy softball team had three major goals this spring, taking aim at a trio of trophies in a year with only three seniors.
Wheaton’s Bateman snags All-State honor
Wheaton High School sophomore Brody Bateman was has earned Second Team All-State honors for his performance on the baseball diamond this year.
Year in Photos — Cassville softball
Cassville’s Aubrey Stoufer sends a pitch to the plate in the district championship game against Nevada last season.
Southwest ends regular season on 3-game streak
A young Southwest baseball team battled through a difficult season this spring, but the Trojans ended the campaign on a high note by bagging half of their win total in consecutive games.
Finding wins in Wheaton
One- or two-win seasons have been commonplace for the Wheaton baseball team in recent years, and the Bulldogs are happy to have finished this spring with more wins than the last three campaigns combined.
Year in Photos — Cassville cross country
Cassville’s Trever Garnett pushes toward the finish line at the Cassville Pinkout Cross Country Invitational last season.
‘Cats crafting culture
In his first season as head baseball coach at Cassville, Simon Beeson said his squad put more emphasis on culture and mentality than wins and losses, an approach he hopes will build the program in future seasons.
Barton transferring to Arkansas Tech
Maci Barton, 2023 Cassville graduate and daughter of Jim and Wendy Barton, of Cassville, has completed her A.A. Degree in General studies and is transferring to Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Ark., to major in wildlife and fisheries.
Year in Photos — Cassville football
Cassville’s Easton Hughes jukes past a Monett defender during a Barry County Brawl win last season.
Cassville wraps up season of growth
The Cassville girls soccer team had big cleats to fill this season after losing their record setters in goals and assists last season.
