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Still in its early years, the Cassville boys wrestling had a defining moment Friday, as four wrestlers vied for conference titles back-to-back-to-backto- back and in front of home fans for the first time.

Wildcats go undefeated, recognized by conference After finishing the football season undefeated in 2022, the Big 8 Conference has recognized the Cassville Middle School seventh- grade football team as the 202223 Big 8 Conference West Division first place winners. 'Going into the season, I wasn't sure what to expect from this group of athletes,' said Robbie Artherton, Middle school football coach.

If strength of schedule was a determining factor in high school basketball, the Wheaton boys team could lay claim to a significant multiplier. The Bulldogs (4-14) have yet to come out on the winning side of a game since Dec.

Softball Coach Lori Videmschek is 15 wins away from the 500 mark and has won a state title with Purdy, but if you ask her the most important thing about her job, her answer won’t be how many wins she has amassed or what titles she’s won.

This season has been as kind as it has been unkind for the Cassville boys basketball team. The Wildcats (6-7) are shaking off the holiday rust and focusing in on a conference and district slate that mirror one another, aiming to take a high seed into the postseason.