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Cassville pushes past Aurora in gritty contest

September 5, 2023

The Cassville football team overcame a slate of second-half adversity to secure its second win over the season on Friday, defeating Aurora, 22-19. Physicality was the Wildcats’ biggest worry going into the game, and the contest was a gritty battle to the final snap.

6 seniors lead deep Wildcats squad

September 5, 2023

Following its first winning season and first playoff win in a decade, the Cassville boys soccer team is entering a new era. Led this season by six seniors and eight returning starters, the Wildcats have set their goals higher than ever.

September 5, 2023

The Cassville softball team will play its first regular-season home tilt on Thursday, taking on Marshfield at 4:30 p.m. The Lady Wildcats have struggled against stiff competition in the season’s early goings. In the 29th Annual Morrisville Tournament, Cassville topped West Plains, 10-3. Since that Aug. 25 matchup, the Lady Wildcats have eluded victory, falling to Sherwood, 4-0; Carthage, 4-1; Carl Junction, 8-4; and Nevada, 14-0. Cassville played Logan-Rogersville on the road Tuesday after presstime and faces Marshfield Thursday.

7 seniors strong

September 5, 2023

It has been six years since the Cassville volleyball program turned in an above .500 season, and it will be seven seniors on this year’s squad aiming to put their names in the record books. The Lady Wildcats’ season began on Aug.

LIVE UPDATES: Cassville at Aurora Football

September 1, 2023

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Cassville puts win in past, readies for big Houn’ Dawgs

August 29, 2023

A focused and determined start to Saturday’s home contest with Hollister developed into a 44-6 win for the Cassville football team in a contest between two young squads learning their lines. Clay Weldy, Cassville football coach, said he was pleased with the result, and with how his young guns played in the season’s first game.

Fast and fortified

August 29, 2023

A lone senior will lead the Cassville softball team on the diamond this season, with the Lady Wildcats looking to utilize their speed and defensive prowess to have a shot at a district title in consecutive seasons. Lori Videmschek, Cassville softball coach, said Cassville is returning six starters from the 16-12 squad that fell to Seneca in the Class 3, District 6 championship last season.

August 29, 2023

With the largest roster ever, the Cassville girls golf team is hoping to make history this season with the number of state qualifiers and build the program for years to come. Jay Rogers, Cassville golf coach, said this year’s squad is led by a trio of seniors, including a two-time state medalist.

Jig On the Water

August 29, 2023

August 30, 2023 The river is clearer now, but still not completely clear, running at 32 CFS at the moment. The trout are taking dries again pretty good, and they are still eating beetles, ants, hoppers, small stimulators, caddis and blue wing olives, and there are still nice trico hatches first thing in the morning, midges almost all day and a few sulphurs in the evening.

LIVE FOOTBALL UPDATES: Cassville vs. Hollister, Aug. 26

August 26, 2023

Live updates from the Cassville-Hollister season opener at Wildcat Stadium, brought to you by Security Bank.