Wildcats

Successful season shadowed by Monett losses
A 13-win season can’t be seen as unsuccessful for the Cassville boys soccer team, but a few key losses are overshadowing the double-digit win total. Jake Forste, Cassville soccer coach, said being as competitive as the Wildcats were, even in losses, made for an exciting season.

Wildcats set goal to take 7 or more to state
The Cassville boys wrestling team has set a goal to take more of its members to the state tournament than ever before. Nathan Fortner, Cassville wrestling coach, said the Wildcats’ process preseason involves setting three team goals and three individual goals for each wrestler.

3 return to floor for Wildcats
Young team to rely on experience to stay competitive The Cassville boys basketball team has only three returning starters this season, and the Wildcats will look to rely on their experience to stay competitive in the Big 8 and beyond. Caleb Reynolds, Cassville boys basketball coach, said the program is moving in the right direction, and the Wildcats aim to keep it that way.

Middle school football teams win Big 8 Conference titles
After finishing the season undefeated this fall, both the Cassville Middle School Seventh and Eighth Grade Football Teams have been named Big 8 Conference Champs in their respective divisions. 'Both of these groups played with tremendous effort and I couldn’t be prouder of their progress,' said Robbie Artherton, Head CMS Football Coach.

6 lead changes end with East Newton on top
It took six lead changes to determine the winner of Friday’s Class 3, District 6 quarterfinal barnburner, and a Cassville team seeking to avenge a regular-season loss suffered a second consecutive to the patriots, 39-28.

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Cassville clinches No. 3 seed on night Weldy is honored
Friday was a good night for Cassville Football Coach Clay Weldy — not only was he honored as part of the undefeated Houn’ Dawgs state champion team in 1999, but his Wildcats walked out of the stadium with a 21-11 win.
Middle school XC wins Big 8
The Cassville cross country teams competed in the Big 8 Conference Meet in Lamar on Oct. 22, with the future of the program bringing home some serious hardware.

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Wildcats keep Barry County Brawl trophy with 41-24 win
Three-year quarterback Bodee Rose has played his final Barry County Brawl, coming away with a 41-24 victory and inspiration to his younger teammates to keep the trophy in Cassville. The Wildcats jumped to an early lead against the Cubs at home on Friday, and despite losing the lead for a moment in the second quarter, the result was never in question when they took back the lead.