Sports

A look back at the best sports stories of 2023.

Wrestling team 3rd at state, first softball district title mark year in sports 1 Girls wresting 3rd in state as team Ultimately, the individual results were not as high as the team hoped, but the Cassville girls wrestling team made history nonetheless by bringing home the first ever team trophy, taking third in a field of 98 with 62 points. Senior Annie Moore, who entered the tournament ranked No.

All-State volleyball honoree Grossman signs to Drury ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com Cassville senior Emerson Grossman began her volleyball journey in seventh grade, placed on the B team and unsure if the sport would offer tru potential. Five years later, Grossman is Class 3 All-State, and on Dec.

LOCAL HOOPS What: 41st Annual Southwest Holiday Tournament When: Dec. 27-29 More: Eight teams competing The Southwest boys basketball team carries the weight of expectation into the 41st Annual Southwest Holiday Boys Tournament next week, taking the No.

Jalbert: Injuries may pose challenge for Lady Trojans What: 10th Annual Southwest Holiday Tournament When: Dec. 27-29 More: Eight teams competing The Southwest girls basketball team takes the No.

Cassville Cheer changes state routine 20 minutes before performing Just before performing in the Small CO-ED division at state, the Cassville Cheer squad learned part of their routine would be considered illegal — so they fixed it and finished third. With only 20 minutes before hitting the stage, Cassville Cheer Coach Victoria Henbest said the team practiced an alteration to the routine, and it paid off.

The seventh and eighth grade middle school girls basketball teams have completed their season, with both teams finishing strong in the Big 8 West Division Tournaments. Cassville Middle School was host to the seventh grade conference tournament. After a very close game against Seneca, the Lady Wildcats finished with a win, 21-18, making the Wildcats the Big 8 West Division Champions. The seventh-grade team, from left: Estrella Garcia, Raegan Doucet, Briley Artherton, Molly Cox, Haeven Stewart , Addy Ramaeker, Kynzleigh Scott, Riley Doucet, Kamille Tucker and Lexie Meltabarger. Coach Matt Holtzman is pictured in the back row.

The Cassville boys wrestling team earned its first tournament win of the season on its first attempt and for the first time at home. The inaugural Cassville Tournament was held on three mats at the FEMA Event Center and middle school gymnasium on Saturday, with four Wildcats earning first-place medals, another four finishing in second place and one taking third.

Exeter student body invited to help celebrate achievement A star of the Exeter softball team has made her intentions known after she graduates in May, signing to play softball at State Fair Community College in Sedalia. With the whole Exeter student body invited to attend, Crumpler said the signing on Friday was exciting, but also a bit scary.