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Wildcats revel in Week 2 win

The Cassville football team (1-1) went from being mercy ruled by a district champion in Week 1 to beating a district champion in Week 2, earning a 20-7 victory over McDonald County at home on Friday. Clay Weldy, Wildcats football coach, said the team had three main goals leading up to the contest.
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No seniors, no problem

Few teams are as young as the Wheaton volleyball squad. With no seniors and only three juniors, the team of 20 is focused on long-term goals and development coming off a trying 3-21 season last year.
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Cassville still stymied in Seneca

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.
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Taking aim at two

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.
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