Sports
Wildcats fall in semifinal heartbreaker
The margins were slim, and down 2-1 with the bases loaded and two outs, it was a strikeout that ended a positive season for Cassville baseball. The Wildcats won their first district contest since 2015 on May 13, upsetting Aurora 5-4 only four days after losing to the Houn’ Dawgs at home, 10-5.
10 events strong at state
ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com The Cassville boys and girls track and field teams qualified for 10 events at the Class 3 Track and Field Championships Friday and Saturday, with 11 total athletes participating. Hopes remain high for the distance relay teams, as the boys took first place and the girls took second in the Class 3, Sectional 3 on Saturday in West Plains.
Cassville golf focused on future
Wildcats’ season ends in district play The Cassville boys golf team is focused on the future and improving in all aspects of the game after the Wildcats’ season ended in the district tournament this year. Jay Rogers, Cassville golf coach, said this was a year of learning for Cassville, and it was a positive one.
PHOTO GALLERY: Cassville h Monett (C4, D11 Semifinal)
Scenes from the Class 3, District 11 Semifinal between Cassville and Monett on May 16. See a photo you like? Purchase a digital copy for $5 or prints from wallet sized to framed wall art by clicking the link in the article.
Anthonysz joins Golden Norseman
There’s no record, but Jake Anthonysz would certainly be in the conversation of most consistent wrestler ever in the Cassville program, and on Friday, he signed his name to grow from a Wildcat to a golden Norseman. A three-sport athlete in football, wrestling and track, Anthonysz has left his largest impact on the grappling squad, and he will join the team at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College next season.
Scoreboard, May 17
The Cassville baseball team (12-18) was the No. 5 underdogs against No. 4 Aurora on Saturday, but the Wildcats turned in a record-breaking baserunning performance en route to a 5-4 win.
Jig On the Water
May 17, 2023 Roaring River came up to 83 CFS on Monday, so it is not flooded but it has gotten dirty, so back to mop flies, San Juan worms, egg patterns, stuff like that for the next few days until it clears up. There will still be a little bit of dry fly fishing, and I think beetles and ants will remain good choices for the rest of the summer.
Purdy softball settles for 2nd in district
It was all going Purdy’s way — until it wasn’t. The Lady Eagles softball team (24-10) saw its season come to a close with a stop of the second bag by Miller’s shortstop to deliver Purdy a 10-9 loss in the Class 1, District 5 title contest on May 9.
PHOTO GALLERY: Purdy h Miller (C1, D5 Championship), 5/9/23
Scenes from the Class 1, District 5 softball championship game between Purdy and Miller. To view all photos from the game, or purchase any, visit:
16 earn All-Conference honors
Cassville saw 16 of its boys and girls track and field athletes medal at the Big 8 Conference Meet, and the teams are now focused on the stair steps to state. Nine Wildcats and seven Lady Wildcats earned All-Conference status in Monett on May 2, and the boys set a new school record in the 4x400 relay.
