Sports

A new baseball club is being formed in the area, aiming to bring success to the diamond in the same way the Mighty Mites and Wildcat Takedown Club have done for their respective sports. Shawn Trent and Dylan Klewer, along with other coaches and volunteers, are founding the Cassville Baseball Club for ages 9U-13U, with tryouts set for Aug.

The Cassville football team struggled from injures at the receiver position in the 2021 season, and Coach Clay Weldy is hoping those challenges were left behind. This year, the Wildcats return a fair amount of experience, and some new faces are working on the wings, as well.

The Cassville football team lost its senior quarterback last season, but the Wildcats will return some experience in the backfield. Clay Weldy, Cassville football coach, said three players have been taking reps under center this summer: sophomore Bodee Rose and juniors Garrett Ewing and Joseph Burton.

For the second time in as many seasons, the Cassville girls basketball team has a new head coach. After a late resignation of former coach Reed Smith, Cassville hired from within, tapping boys assistant Clayton Bagby to lead the program.

The Cassville football team’s regular-season schedule has been released, and there’s a change Wildcat Nation won’t miss. For the past five years, the Barry County Brawl has been in Week 6 for three and Week 3 for two.

Cassville native Levi Pollreisz has been promoted from assistant to Culver-Stockton College head women’s volleyball coach, announced recently by Athletic Director Pat Atwell. “We are excited to promote Levi to the position of head women’s volleyball coach,” Atwell said.