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FOOTBALL LIVE UPDATES: Cassville vs. McDonald County

September 6, 2024

This Week 2 home opener is sponsored by Cassville Dispensary, meeting medical and recreational needs in Barry County and beyond. Cassville kickoff bounced to the Mac 30. Run gains 5,…

Cassville still stymied in Seneca

September 4, 2024

Early mistakes and losing the war in the trenches led to a loss in Cassville’s first football game of the season, falling to last year’s Class 3 runner-up Seneca on the road, 55-16. Clay Weldy, Cassville football coach, said the team knew going into the contest that Seneca was a strong opponent.

Lady Trojans turning things up a notch

September 4, 2024

Accomplishing a double-digit win total last year, the Southwest volleyball team — led by four experienced seniors and one junior — aims to take it up a notch this season. Finishing 10-19-3 last season and winning 7 of their final 10, Coach Steve Voyak said the sky is the limit as the 2024 campaign is underway.

September 4, 2024

Having made history last season with its first-ever district title, the Cassville softball team is embarking on a new campaign this season with loads of experience and a new coach at the helm. Cassville is coming off one of its best seasons ever, going 16-15, tying the most wins on record for the team, set in 2011 and tied again in 2023.

LIVE FOOTBALL UPDATES: Cassville at Seneca

August 30, 2024

This Week 1 matchup is brought to you by Security Bank, longtime supporter of Wildcat football. Wildcats kick off, with Logan Wingo bouncing one recovered by Seneca at its own…

Lady Wildcats building on ambition

August 28, 2024

Persistence is paramount for the Cassville volleyball team this season. The Lady Wildcats open their 2024 campaign on Tuesday, hosting Southwest, and the young squad is expecting to battle through some adversity and improve across the floor.

Year in Photos — Barry County softball

August 28, 2024

Exeter’s Hallie Woods lays a bunt during a matchup with Purdy last season.

August 28, 2024

A season of young starters and growth in 2023 is giving way to age and experience as the Cassville football team opens the season Friday against the team that ended the Wildcats’ last campaign. After two sub-.500 seasons on the heels of a district title and state semifinal run, Cassville climbed back to a positive record last year with a youthful squad Coach Clay Weldy said has only gotten better in a year’s time.

Year in Photos — Cassville baseball

August 21, 2024

Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team photographed during the 2023-2024 athletics seasons. — KT Cassville’s Masin Bryan slides headfirst into third base during a game against East Newton last season.

Year in Photos — Cassville track

August 21, 2024

Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team photographed during the 2023-2024 athletics seasons. — KT Cassville’s Ethan Bohmke rounds the track in a relay event at the Cassville Relays last season.