Volleyball
Lady Trojans dial in on skills
This year’s Lady Trojans will look different from the group that finished 12-19-3 a season ago.
Senior-less Purdy sets sights on improvement
The Purdy volleyball team is returning from an 8-20-1 season with an experienced core, a talented freshman class and a focus on raising the standard of play.
Year in Photos — Barry County volleyball
Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team photographed during the 2025-2026 athletics seasons. — KT
Year in Photos — Cassville Volleyball
Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team
photographed during the 2025-2026 athletics seasons.
Freeman signs to Culver-Stockton
Southwest volleyball’s leader in kills and aces is taking her talents to Canton, as she has signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at Culver-Stockton College next fall.
Lady Eagles finish at 8-20-1
The Purdy volleyball team finished its season with eight wins, completing a campaign led by only one senior and with one junior on the squad.
Lady Tigers match 2024 wins, look ahead
The Exeter High School volleyball program closed out the 2025 season meeting its goals, building confidence and competing with the future in mind.
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.
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.
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.
