By Kyle Troutman editor@cassville-democrat.com
Cassvilles Zach Acheson watches a pitch go low for a ball during the Wildcats win over Blue Eye this season. Kyle Troutman/editor@cassville-democrat.com
Local athletes earn All-Conference, All-District, All-State
Local athletes put in work this spring on the fields and the track, with many earning postseason honors for their respective conferences and districts, as well as in the state.
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Exeter senior Hailey Mattingly fields a ball during the Lady Tigers district championship game against Purdy this season. Kyle Troutman/editor@cassville-democrat.com
The Cassville baseball team earned a trio of All-Big 8 West nods, with senior Zach Acheson named Second Team infield, sophomore Isaac Hadlow named Second Team infield and junior Tim Hudson named Honorable Mention outfield.
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Leavitt’s Blaine Clark vaults himself toward the bar during Wednesday’s pole vault event in Turner during a dual meet with Edward Little. Clark finished second.
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Well-rounded teams with strong potential in all events means Leavitt coach Will Parkin is confident his Hornets should have a successful season.
“The boys on this team are all fierce competitors,” Parkin said. “Whether they are talented newcomers or returning upperclassmen, everyone gives it their all and pushes those around them. Having so many inconsistencies in the past year in terms of athletics has pushed them even harder, and they’re all ready to perform their best this season.”