Wednesday, April 28, 2021
By Kyle Troutman editor@cassville-democrat.com
Tim Hudson connects on a pitch during a home game for Cassville this season. The Wildcats have seven games in the next nine days as the season begins winding down. Kyle Troutman/editor@cassville-democrat.com
Cassville baseball showing growth despite losses
The Cassville baseball team is on a 3-game skid, but the Wildcats will have plenty of chances to turn their fortunes around with seven games in the next nine days.
The Wildcats (6-12) last tasted victory in a district contest at Reeds Spring on April 15, picking up a 7-5 win. In that game, Ty Hudson led with 3 hits, and Corey Thomas and Zach Acheson each added 2 apiece. Acheson led in the RBI category with 3, and Lane Mitchell added 2 RBI on a double. On the mound, Acheson went 4 innings, nursing a sore shoulder, giving up 8 hits, 3 earned runs and striking out 7. Thomas earned the win in three innings of work, giving up 2 hits and no earned runs, also s
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
By Kyle Troutman editor@cassville-democrat.com
Multiple vehicles at Paradise Valley Resort had been picked up and moved by Dry Hollow flood waters on Wednesday. Kyle Troutman/editor@cassville-democrat.com
No injuries reported; property damage significant
At least two vehicles were left stranded on the north end of Roaring River State Park, as rushing flash flood waters had been as high as the top of the grill of the red truck in this photo. Kyle Troutman/editor@cassville-democrat.com
Heavy rains on April 27 led to some high waters and hairy moments at Roaring River State Park, as flooding shut down camping through the weekend and cleanup is still being completed.
Monett seniors Estin McBroom and Tanner Wright have been instrumental leaders for the Cubs this season, and the pair will part ways this fall after signing to separate Missouri Colleges. McBroom.
Saturday, April 24, 2021
By Kyle Troutman editor@monett-times.com
Ben Hoyt hits a shot during his 8-4 win over Nevadas Chosen Reichard on Thursday. The Cubs are gearing up for their home tournament, Big 8 Tournament and district pairings. Kyle Troutman/editor@monett-times.com
Cubs make strides as season winds down
The Monett tennis team is benefitting this season from exceptional depth and competitive practices, putting the team in strong position for a shot at the Class 1, District 11 title.
Jason Smith, Monett tennis coach, said results have been on the right track, and district seeding emails were circulating Friday, with the Cubs hoping for the No. 1 or No. 2 seed.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
By Kyle Troutman editor@cassville-democrat.com
Cassvilles Gabe Hunter signs a letter of intent to wrestle at William Penn University in the fall. Kyle Troutman/editor@cassville-democrat.com
Wildcat wrestler first to sign for next-level intent
Cassville wrestler Gabe Hunter is one of the most unorthodox wrestlers on the Wildcats roster, and his path to signing a letter of intent to William Penn University was no different.
Hunter is the first wrestler out of the Cassville program to sign to a college, and his aspiration to compete at the next level was reflected in how he chose the Statesmen.