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Lady ‘Cats searching for Ws

September 13, 2022

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

Cassville football alumni honored

September 13, 2022

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

September 13, 2022

The Cassville girls golf team hosted a 9-school tournament on Thursday, with Joplin taking first place in the team scores with a 402, and Cassville second with a 409. Individually, Avery Chappell took first place, and Gracie Harmon medaled by taking eighth. On Aug. 30, Chappell and the Lady Wildcats competed in the Reed Spring tournament, with the junior state placer last year shooting a 77 to take 3rd out of about 80 golfers. The tournament was held at theThousand Hills Golf club in Branson.

PHOTO GALLERY: Cassville v Seneca, Sept. 9

September 10, 2022

Scenes from Cassville's home football game against Seneca on Sept. 9. Photos by Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cherryroad.com

Wildcats fall to Seneca at home

September 9, 2022

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.

Cassville faces big test Friday against Seneca

September 6, 2022

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.

September 6, 2022

By Kyle Troutman The Cassville volleyball team has an extensive list of goals, but one in particular rises to the top — playing intentional volleyball with courage and tenacity. Returning to accomplish that goal will be seven Lady Wildcats, including All-Conference junior Emerson Grossman, one senior and five juniors.

Wildcats share tourney title

September 6, 2022

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

Wildcats cruise by Aurora

September 2, 2022

Wildcats hyped to build on Week 1 win

August 30, 2022

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.