Volleyball
Lady Bulldogs build foundation
The Wheaton volleyball team has finished its season with a 9-16-1 record, and first-year coach Kacy Whitley said the Lady Bulldogs made progress in many areas that will help shape the program’s future.
Going tough for a reason
Cassville volleyball coach Paige Huddleston has intentionally loaded the Wildcats’ early-season schedule with challenging opponents.
Twinning and winning
For nearly 13 years, twin sisters Audrey and Taylor Kennedy have done everything together, and their teamwork recently helped one of the pair achieve a goal she had been chasing since freshman year.
Lady Tigers pouncing on change
The Exeter volleyball team enters this season with a new head coach, a deep roster and a willingness to embrace change as the squad looks to take steps forward.
Veterans lead Lady Wildcats into new season at the net
Cassville volleyball enters the 2026 season with a veteran core, a growing program and expectations of making a deeper postseason run.
Wheaton volleyball enters new era
The Wheaton volleyball team will embark on its 2026 season with a new coach, a new structure and a roster that has already given the squad plenty of reasons to be optimistic.
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.
