Sports
New head coach takes reins at Cassville
The Cassville baseball team opened its home account on March 27, with a new head coach and new turf field bringing an abundance of excitement to the long-established program. Shawn Trent, former assistant baseball coach and junior high softball coach, said the Wildcats had been chomping at the bit to take to the turf field.
Trojans set high expectations
Southwest celebrated a historic district title on the hardwood in February, and the Trojan baseball players hope to deliver another trophy this year on the diamond. Derek Mann, Southwest baseball coach, said the team’s fall season was excellent preparation and setup for a season with a significant goal.
Scoreboard, April 5
Southwest Junior Robert Humphries won the 800-meter race in 2:12, and he was third in the mile, and three girls relays medaled at the track invitational at Diamond High School. Additionally, Humphries anchored a thirdplace finish in the 4x400 relay in 3:56, a group that included sophomore Braydan Eggleston, freshman Ivan Suchowski, and junior Ezra Sprowes.
Jig On the Water, April 5
March 29, 2023 As of Sunday, the River is looking better. It is running 170 CFS, its getting better every day.
6 returners battle for boys golf varsity spots
The Cassville boys golf team has yet to qualify a member to state since Isaac Dodson in 2018, a year after Wildcat Dylan Garner won the individual Class 3 title. This year’s club at Cassville hopes to bring the Wildcats back to state-level competition.
Lady Eagles retain experience 2 years from state title
A 2021 state title gave way to a year of youth and inexperience for the Purdy softball team, and the Lady Eagles are looking to use that 16-8 season as a springboard to another late-season run. Lori Videmschek, Purdy softball coach, said there’s nothing terribly unique about this year’s squad, and they know what competing in a winning program takes.
Lady Trojans bring back experience
With six seniors and seven returning starters, the Southwest softball team is hoping to use maturity and experience to find success under a a first-year head coach this season. Emily Snyder, Southwest softball coach, said 10 total letterwinners return to the squad this season, and she is excited to get her first head coaching season going.
Conference champ Exeter reloads on diamond
The Exeter baseball team won its second straight conference title last year, and after falling in the district title game, the Tigers are hungry for a longer season. Matt Tripp, Exeter baseball coach, said his team took a 2-0 lead into the 7th inning of the title bout, ultimately falling in extra innings, 4-3.
Scoreboard, March 29
The Cassville girls soccer team (3-2) won one and lost one over the weekend at the Greenwood Classic. The Lady Wildcats fell to West Plains, 3-0, then bounced back with a 1-0 win over Aurora.
