Wednesday, February 24, 2021
By Kyle Troutman editor@cassville-democrat.com
Cassvilles Marianne McCrackin puts up a jumper in the Lady Wildcats contest against Nevada this season. Cassville earned the No. 5 seed in districts and will face No. 4 East Newton on Tuesday. Kyle Troutman/editor@cassville-democrat.com
Girls No. 5, boys No. 6 in district tourneys
The Cassville boys and girls basketball teams will both be on the road next week in their respective Class 4, District 12 tournaments.
The boys (4-17) received the No. 6 seed and will head to No. 3 Reeds Spring (8-13) for a 7 p.m. tip on Monday. At the same time, No. 4 Aurora (11-11) will host No. 5 Seneca (4-18). The Reeds Spring-Cassville winner will face No. 2 Mt. Vernon (13-7), and the Aurora-Seneca winner will face No. 1 East Newton (23-1), with both semifinal games at 7 p.m. on March 3.
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
By Jared Lankford sports@cassville-democrat.com
Zach Brewer looks for a lane to cut through during the Eagles win over Cassville on Friday. Jared Lankford/sports@cassville-democrat.com
Purdy overpowers Barry County neighbor
The hottest basketball team in the area without question is the Purdy boys squad.
The Eagles improved to 8-0 on the season Friday with a decisive, 52-19 win over Cassville in a game where Purdy was a step quicker on the floor all night long and held the Wildcats to just 5 second-half points.
Cassvilles Aidan Cook drives the baseline during Fridays game with Purdy. Jared Lankford/sports@cassville-democrat.com