Sports

Rebuilding with mechanics

March 27, 2024

Six starters return to a Southwest softball team billing itself as in a rebuilding year and ready to battle through growing pains. Emily Snyder, Southwest softball coach, said the Lady Trojans have been working through the summer to improve, specifically in regard to mechanics.

Jig On the Water, March 24

March 27, 2024

The water is at 62 CFS right now. This is great water to fish; it is clear and running well.

Cassville hoops grows through inexperience

March 19, 2024

A young Cassville boys basketball team took to the court this season with little experience, and after 27 games, the Wildcats went from leaning on a few players to competing night in and night out as a team.

Lady Wildcats net 31 players

March 19, 2024

Numbers are up for the Cassville girls soccer team this season, and the program hopes to use that interest to produce a winning season. Jake Forste, Cassville soccer coach, said the 30-strong squad aims to improve on last year’s 7-13 mark.

Purdy begins title chase

March 19, 2024

Purdy is three years removed from its Class 1 state title season, and the freshmen on that team enter their senior season hungry for a return to postseason glory. Lori Videmschek, Purdy softball coach, said three seniors and eight returning starters will take to the diamond this season, setting the goals of winning the conference and the district, then pushing to the Class 1 final four.

Paulsen wins 4th-ever All-State award for Trojans basketball

March 19, 2024

Southwest High School senior Brendyn Paulsen has been named to the Class 3 All-State Team. A First Team All-District, All-Conference and All-Area selection, as well as district and conference Player of the Year, Paulsen averaged 18.9 points, 10.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game this year.

‘Cats stalking district title

March 13, 2024

With six returning starters and the first district win in eight years, the Cassville baseball team is setting championship goals this season.

‘Hold the rope’

March 13, 2024

When Seth Lash was hired in 2022, he set a goal for this year’s group to win a district championship.

Lady Tigers exceed expectations

March 13, 2024

The Exeter girls basketball team set modest goals at the beginning of the season, to win five games and keep from being the lowest-seeded team in districts.

Wheaton sets goal of winning district title

March 13, 2024

When Seth Lash was hired in 2022, he set a goal for this year’s group to win a district championship. Only 5 points away from meeting that goal, falling to Blue Eye 44-39 in the district title game, the Bulldogs hope to “hold the rope” going into next season and eventually win the tug of war for a piece of district hardware.

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