Jig On the Water, July 9
June 9, 2024 Roaring River is clearing a bit. It was 94 CFS on Sunday morning.
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Lady ‘Cats set wins record
A new era of Cassville girls soccer is dawning following a record-setting season that ended in one of the most painful ways in the sport — a penalty shootout. This year’s Lady Wildcats set the record for wins with a 13-6-2 mark, besting the 11-10 record of the first varsity season in 2019, and it tied its season record for shutouts with 8.
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Achieving and reloading
The Exeter softball team just got better and better this season. Finishing at 15-8, the Lady Tigers fell to Purdy in the district semifinals, and though they did not reach the title bout, they did accomplish a goal never reach before — Ozark 7 champions.
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Jig On the Water, June 2
June 2, 2024 Roaring River is running 105 CFS as of Sunday morning. It has been falling every day, and clearing happens a lot quicker when the river gets below 100 CFS.
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Eagles continue chasing district title
Since the 2020 season canceled for COVID, the Purdy baseball team has been living a “Groundhog Day” experience. Setting the goal every season to win a district title, the last four attempts in a row have all come to an end thanks to one opponent — Marionville.
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Cowboys ride for Mason Lowe
The second qualified ride of the night, Jessie Tillman, of Olathe, Kan., scored points on Double during the Fifth Annual Ridin’ with Mason Lowe Invitational on Saturday.
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Senior completes both season goals; girls improve, eye 2025
Cassville senior Ashton Wheeler had two goals for himself coming into this season of track and field: break the school record in long jump and medal at state. On May 18, he could say he accomplished both.
Read MoreSenior completes both season goals; girls improve, eye 2025Purdy makes pair of hoops hires
The Purdy school district announced the hiring of two professionals on May 21, both of which have 32 years of experience in education. A lifelong athlete, Stephanie Heman made her name at Joplin High School, graduating in 1987 and going on to play basketball and volleyball for Pittsburg State University, whereshegraduatedin1991with her Bachelor’s in Education.
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‘Cats place in Big 8 Pickleball tournament
The pickleball courts at Monett City Park witnessed a day of intense competition and camaraderie as the second annual Big 8 Conference Pickleball Tournament unfolded on April 24. Sponsored by Veregy and Security Bank of Southwest Missouri, and with substantial support from the Monett/ Cassville YMCA, the tournament showcased the talents of 58 players from four area schools.
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Jig On the Water, May 26
Roaring River came up last night a little over 2,000 CFS it has dropped back to 1,380 CFS. Use Powerbait and plenty of weight.
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