Kyle Troutman
Wildcats close year with double-digit wins
The Cassville boys basketball team showed growth throughout this season while adjusting to a new system and culture under first-year coach Mike Ray.
Lady Trojans produce 19-win season
The Southwest girls basketball team turned in one of the program’s most successful seasons in more than a decade, finishing with a 19-8 record and one tournament title.
News Briefs, March 11
O C the Quilts is a judged quilt show presented by the Ozark Country Quilters of Cassville/Monett. In addition to over 200 items displayed, there will be a quilt turning, demonstrations, vendors, boutique, opportunity quilt, special exhibits and knife/scissor sharpening.
Historical Society reviews connections, displays
The Monett Historical Society held its February membership meeting with a focus on connecting locals to their past through new and ongoing displays and events at the Monett Museum.
City weighing options on Charter
Monett City leaders made a decision in February to cancel a planned reorganization of city government.
Beef producers see upbeat outlook
Beef producers shared insights on production and strategies for success at the annual Beef Cattlemen’s Conference, hosted by the Monett Area Chamber of Commerce and the University of Missouri Extension Service on Feb. 24 at the Monett National Guard Armory.
44 donate at blood drive
A community blood drive hosted by the American Red Cross on Feb. 9 drew strong local support, with 44 donors giving blood to help meet ongoing medical needs.
Monett seeks to create space
With two-thirds of its starters returning, the Monett baseball team is looking to take another step forward this season.
Headed to the big leagues
Missouri baseball fans fall mostly into one of two camps — they are multi-generational St. Louis Cardinals fans, or they cheer on the 1960s upstart Kansas City Royals.
Kings of the Big 8
It was nearly a half-century ago the last time that the Monett eighth-grade basketball team could say they were the kings of the Big 8 Conference.
