Sports
Senior-led Lady Tigers putting in work
After falling to Purdy by a single run, 10-9, in last year’s district semifinals, the senior-heavy Exeter softball team is hoping to make a push for postseason success this go around.After falling to Purdy by a single run, 10-9, in last year’s district semifinals, the senior-heavy Exeter softball team is hoping to make a push for postseason success this go around.
Cassville baseball under new management, returns 5 starters
Under new leadership coming off an 11-14 season, the Cassville baseball team is focused on the process.
Lady Tigers satisfied with title shot season
In stark contrast to the last few years, the Exeter girls basketball program has a standout 2024-2025 season.
Lady Eagles build in return year
After an absent season due to low numbers, the Purdy girls basketball team was back in action this year and building toward a revamp of the program.
11 return for Wildcats track
The Cassville boys track and field team returns a wealth of experience and hopes to have an impact at meets across all events.
Lady ‘Cats downed in district championship
A 3-point margin at the start of the fourth quarter looked promising for Cassville, but Aurora ultimately hit their stride late and defeated the Lady Wildcats, 40-21, in the Class 4, District 12 girls basketball championship Friday in Monett.
Cassville alumnus going to DII Nationals
The NCAA Division II Track & Field National Championship selections were announced on March 4. William Jewell College will send two athletes, one of whom is Cassville alumnus Bradan Dickinson, to the Winter Sports Festival in Indianapolis, Ind.
Trout Tales, March 5
We made the jaunt to Columbia this week to watch our high-flying wrestilng squads win 6 medals — including Colton Roark winning the Cassville boys’ second-ever individual state championship! So much credit goes to our athletes for the months, and years, of work that go into competing at such a high level; but I also have to say, our coaches are the best. Here, we see coach Tegan Nickle, left, leaning into a cheer for Analeigh Winchell as she won her medal bubble match. Meanwhile, Head Coach Casey Parsons is being hit by a Harry Potter spell — WRESTGARDIUM LEVIOSA! Huge congrats to our amazing athletes and enthusiastic coaches. All your efforts noticed and appreciated!
Kyle Troutman: Beyond the mat
There are not many moments in high school sports as electric as when a wrestler pins their opponent to win a state championship.
Roark spladles way to ‘ship
Shortly into the second period of his 165-pound Class 2 championship match, Cassville junior Colten Roark hooked the leg of Hallsville’s Colt West and scored a reverse, and as his opponent attempted to stand up, Roark launched into a move he knows all too well.
