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Pazlee Burbridge spikes a ball for Cassville in last week’s game against Hillcrest. The Lady Wildcats (1-7) fell in the home contest in straight sets, 25-10, 25-8 and 25-11. Cassville’s win this season came on Aug. 30 over Blue Eye, 23-25, 25-23, 25-20 and 25-20. Kyle Troutman/ ktroutman@cherryroad.com

The Cassville High School Football program was proud to recognize football alumni from the classes of 1990-1994 prior to the varsity game on Sept. 2. Alumni present at the time of the photo include, front row, from left: Scott Tucker, Casey Crass, Brooks McNeill, Kelly Mills, Jason Mackey, Charlie Spires and Jason Manning. Back row: Coach Todd McCrackin, Coach Joe Cavness, Ben Miller, Daniel Wilkinson, Clint Blankenship, Mike Krallman and Coach Brett Gosch. Contributed photo

It was the worst of both worlds for Cassville Friday. The Wildcats struggled equally to move the ball against a stout Seneca defense, and to stop the Indians’ dynamic offense.

Big plays on defense, big plays on special teams and even bigger plays on offense propelled Cassville to a 42-14 victory over Aurora Friday. Clay Weldy, Cassville coach, said the victory was a sweet one for a home opener.

It has been six years since the Cassville boys soccer team has won its home tournament. This year is different.

Big plays on defense, big plays on special teams and even bigger plays on offense propelled Cassville to a 42-14 victory over Aurora Friday. Clay Weldy, Cassville coach, said the victory was a sweet one for a home opener.

Special teams can make or break a game, and the Cassville football team (1-1) took full advantage of the power those few plays have to earn a road win over Hollister on Friday. Bolstered by good field position on kickoff and punt returns, the Wildcats turned a 21-20 halftime lead to a 35-26 final.