Year in Photos — Cassville baseball
Cassville’s Garrett Ewing attempts to catch a runner stealing during a contest against Monett last season in the district tournament.
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Jig on the water
August 9, 2023 Water at Roaring River State Park is running low right now, at 13.5 CFS. The fishing is still really good, and the dry fly fishing is exceptionally good.
Read MoreJig on the waterConsistency imperative for special teams
When looking for special teams players, Cassville Football Coach Clay Weldy looks for one quality specifically — the ability to be consistent at a certain skillset. Each of Cassville’s incoming kickers, punters, long snappers and returners have different sets of skills needed, and Weldy is honing in on who will start in Week 1.
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Year in Photos — Cassville girls wrestling
Faith James puts pressure on her opponent in a state wrestling match last season.
Read MoreYear in Photos — Cassville girls wrestlingWildcats’ defense competing for time
Twenty total Cassville football players are working this summer at the linebacker and secondary positions, competing with one another for varsity time in the upcoming season. Returning from camp at William Jewel last week and wrapping up three total weeks of workouts, Coach Clay Weldy said his seniors are the main leaders on the defensive side, but starters will not be determined until Week 1.
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Jumping in the junior olympics
A Cassville boy has already cemented himself as one of the top 50 high jumpers in the nation, and he has an opportunity to go for a national medal this week at the AAU Junior Olympic Games. Cole Rainey, 10, of Cassville, has played soccer and done martial arts, but his greatest interest has been track and field — and he’s found success.
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Jig On the Water, Aug. 2
The water at Roaring River State Park is still low and clear, unless they dig in the river. They have been digging in the river a bit, and when they do, it gets pretty dirty, so anglers just have to get above them if they want clear water.
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New coach hired with 37 years experience
New Purdy Volleyball Coach Barry Wheeler has been coaching for nearly four decades at the club, high school and collegiate levels, and after retirement and a short stint at Amazon, he found his way to the Lady Eagles’ gym.
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Make them move
Seven of the Cassville football team’s 12 linemen are incoming sophomores this season, aiming to gain experience and carry on the Wildcats’ tradition of physical play in the trenches. Clay Weldy, Cassville football coach, said the linemen corps consists of three seniors, two juniors and seven sophomores.
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