Sports
Conference champ Exeter reloads on diamond
The Exeter baseball team won its second straight conference title last year, and after falling in the district title game, the Tigers are hungry for a longer season. Matt Tripp, Exeter baseball coach, said his team took a 2-0 lead into the 7th inning of the title bout, ultimately falling in extra innings, 4-3.
Scoreboard, March 29
The Cassville girls soccer team (3-2) won one and lost one over the weekend at the Greenwood Classic. The Lady Wildcats fell to West Plains, 3-0, then bounced back with a 1-0 win over Aurora.
Jig On the Water, March 29
March 29, 2023 Roaring River’s waters are high and muddy, running at 372 CFS on Sunday morning. The river will drop some every day, so we should start seeing some decent water in a week or so.
Wildcats return state relay team, high jumper
The Cassville boys track team can run more than three deep across the track this season, with 29 total members aiming to qualify more athletes to state than in 2022. Clay Weldy, Cassville boys track coach, said distance running and the high jump will be the Wildcats’ strongest events, but there is room throughout the program for success.
Tigers keep eyes ahead
Setting goals and achieving them are two different animals, and the Exeter boys basketball team hopes with experience gained this season that difference will shrink. The Tigers (4-21) fought through 17 losses before putting up a 58-48 win over equal-record Hurley on Feb.
Scoreboard, March 22
The Cassville girls soccer team went 2-1 over the weekend at the Cassville Kickoff Classic, opening the season with a runner- up finish in the tournament. The Lady Wildcats began the tournament with a 2-0 victory over Aurora, with goals by Gracen Hilburn and Emma Burndt.
Trojans take to the track
The Southwest boys and girls track and field teams start their seasons on Thursday, taking aim at state qualification after a record year for the boys. Steve Voyak, Southwest track coach, said like most sports, track builds to the end.
Jig on the water, March 22
March 22, 2023 As of Sunday, Roaring River was almost 100 CFS, so the water starts clearing a bit faster now. Dry fly fishing will start getting better.
Cassville turns in back-to-back .500 seasons
For two years in a row, the Cassville girls basketball team has been at exactly .500, and with a few key pieces graduating this year, the team aims to keep pace in coming seasons. Clayton Bagby, Cassville girls basketball coach, said when he started the job last summer, goals were tough to set.
