Sports

Year in Photos — Cassville boys basketball
Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team photographed during the 2024-2025 athletics seasons. — KT

40 youth attend Mighty Mites Cheer Camp
About 40 children and 10 adults participated in Mighty Mite Cheer Camp on Saturday.

10-member board, volunteers now support football, cheer program
The Cassville Mighty Mites program is in the midst of a reawakening this year, changing its structure and making a greater effort to be seen in the community.

Year in Photos — Cassville girls golf
Cassville’s Gwen Harmon plays a shot toward the green during the Cassville Invitational last year.

Lady Wildcats hoops spends summer building fresh lineup
Losing four starters to graduation in May, the Cassville girls basketball team spent a month in the summer beginning the process of putting a nearly new five on the floor.

Year in Photos — Barry County volleyball
Purdy’s Gracie Patton spikes a ball for the Lady Eagles during a contest against Wheaton last season.

Purdy softball sees success in youthful year
The Purdy softball team had three major goals this spring, taking aim at a trio of trophies in a year with only three seniors.

Wheaton’s Bateman snags All-State honor
Wheaton High School sophomore Brody Bateman was has earned Second Team All-State honors for his performance on the baseball diamond this year.

Year in Photos — Cassville softball
Cassville’s Aubrey Stoufer sends a pitch to the plate in the district championship game against Nevada last season.

Southwest ends regular season on 3-game streak
A young Southwest baseball team battled through a difficult season this spring, but the Trojans ended the campaign on a high note by bagging half of their win total in consecutive games.




