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Senior completes both season goals; girls improve, eye 2025
Cassville senior Ashton Wheeler had two goals for himself coming into this season of track and field: break the school record in long jump and medal at state. On May 18, he could say he accomplished both. Wheeler leapt 6.42 meters on his third jump of the preliminary round, besting...
Storm damage delays Cassville summer baseball
CASSVILLE, Mo. — Although Cassville summer school is in session, summer baseball might have to delay due to some storm damage. Storms over the weekend left a chunk of the Cassville High School baseball field fence damaged. This field is just a little over a year old and includes...
Eagles continue chasing district title
Since the 2020 season canceled for COVID, the Purdy baseball team has been living a “Groundhog Day” experience. Setting the goal every season to win a district title, the last four attempts in a row have all come to an end thanks to one opponent — Marionville.
‘Cats place in Big 8 Pickleball tournament
The pickleball courts at Monett City Park witnessed a day of intense competition and camaraderie as the second annual Big 8 Conference Pickleball Tournament unfolded on April 24. Sponsored by Veregy and Security Bank of Southwest Missouri, and with substantial support from the Monett/ Cassville YMCA, the tournament showcased the...
Purdy makes pair of hoops hires
The Purdy school district announced the hiring of two professionals on May 21, both of which have 32 years of experience in education. A lifelong athlete, Stephanie Heman made her name at Joplin High School, graduating in 1987 and going on to play basketball and volleyball for Pittsburg State University, whereshegraduatedin1991with her Bachelor’s in Education. Eager to further her knowledge and expertise, she continued to collect degrees over the course of her career, such as a Master’s in Education as well as Educational Administration.
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