Sports
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.
Jig On the Water, March 29
March 29, 2023 Roaring River’s waters are high and muddy, running at 372 CFS on Sunday morning. The river will drop some every day, so we should start seeing some decent water in a week or so.
Wildcats return state relay team, high jumper
The Cassville boys track team can run more than three deep across the track this season, with 29 total members aiming to qualify more athletes to state than in 2022. Clay Weldy, Cassville boys track coach, said distance running and the high jump will be the Wildcats’ strongest events, but there is room throughout the program for success.
Tigers keep eyes ahead
Setting goals and achieving them are two different animals, and the Exeter boys basketball team hopes with experience gained this season that difference will shrink. The Tigers (4-21) fought through 17 losses before putting up a 58-48 win over equal-record Hurley on Feb.
