Sports

7 seniors strong
It has been six years since the Cassville volleyball program turned in an above .500 season, and it will be seven seniors on this year’s squad aiming to put their names in the record books. The Lady Wildcats’ season began on Aug.

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Cassville puts win in past, readies for big Houn’ Dawgs
A focused and determined start to Saturday’s home contest with Hollister developed into a 44-6 win for the Cassville football team in a contest between two young squads learning their lines. Clay Weldy, Cassville football coach, said he was pleased with the result, and with how his young guns played in the season’s first game.

Fast and fortified
A lone senior will lead the Cassville softball team on the diamond this season, with the Lady Wildcats looking to utilize their speed and defensive prowess to have a shot at a district title in consecutive seasons. Lori Videmschek, Cassville softball coach, said Cassville is returning six starters from the 16-12 squad that fell to Seneca in the Class 3, District 6 championship last season.
Lady ‘Cats hit the links
With the largest roster ever, the Cassville girls golf team is hoping to make history this season with the number of state qualifiers and build the program for years to come. Jay Rogers, Cassville golf coach, said this year’s squad is led by a trio of seniors, including a two-time state medalist.

Jig On the Water
August 30, 2023 The river is clearer now, but still not completely clear, running at 32 CFS at the moment. The trout are taking dries again pretty good, and they are still eating beetles, ants, hoppers, small stimulators, caddis and blue wing olives, and there are still nice trico hatches first thing in the morning, midges almost all day and a few sulphurs in the evening.

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Year in Photos — Cassville girls soccer
Cassville’s Isa Rodriguez-Muise (No. 3) and Dakotah Anderson (No. 10) try to win the ball back in the box during an attack against Monett last season.

Year in Photos — Cassville boys track
Cassville’s Peter Littlefield clears a bar at the Cub Relays in Monett last season.

Year in Photos — Cassville girls track
Cassville’s Marianne McCrackin, right, celebrates a record run with coach Casey Parsons at the Cassville Relays last season.




