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By Kyle Troutman editor@cassville-democrat.com The Purdy softball team celebrates its state quarterfinal win on Wednesday over Hume, 10-2. Kyle Troutman/editor@cassville-democrat.com Lady Eagles top Hume in state quarterfinals, 10-2 A pitchers’ battle devolved into a melee on Wednesday, as the Purdy softball team put up 5 runs in the sixth and seventh innings to earn a 10-2 win and Class 1 State Semifinal berth. Lori Videmschek, Purdy coach, said it was a relief for her team to finally overcom...

Red Bank Captures 6AA Softball Championship Back-To-Back Lady Lions Homeruns Seal Signal Mountains Fate Monday, May 10, 2021 - by William Shelton Red Bank put together an all-around solid performance to beat Signal Mountain, 10-6, and finally got to lift the District 6AA championship plaque they came so close to winning last season. “It feels good,” Red Bank head coach Mandi Munn said while holding her teams’ newest trophy. “This senior class has worked hard, especially after last...

Share Lady Eagles Clinch Playoff Berth To Compete For Bi-District Title The Hillsboro High School varsity softball team nailed down the third seed in Class 11-4A after beating Alvarado 9-8 in the regular season finale in Alvarado Saturday, April 24. The win put the Lady Eagles district record at 4-4 and the season record at 8-12. Hillsboro head coach Ashley Currington credits her teams work ethic and dedication as key factors in producing a playoff berth. Curringtons first season as head co...

By Kyle Troutman editor@cassville-democrat.com Purdy’s Jessi Hoppes slides to safety on second base during the Lady Eagles’ win over Mt. Vernon on April 8. Kyle Troutman/editor@cassville-democrat.com Lady Eagles ranked No. 1 in Class 1 Coaches in any sport will say there’s no better way to get a target on your back than by being considered the best, and if that is the case, no bigger target can be painted on the back of the Purdy softball team. The Lady Eagles (17-1) last week were named the...

NEA NAIA Roundup (4/12/21) Crowleys Ridge College sweeps Williams Baptist in softball doubleheader By Region 8 Newsdesk | April 12, 2021 at 9:22 PM CDT - Updated April 12 at 11:22 PM Crowley’s Ridge College faced Williams Baptist in a softball doubleheader Monday afternoon. Lyon earned conference honors in softball and men’s soccer. Crowley’s Ridge softball sweeps Williams Baptist Since joining the NAIA in 2016 Crowley’s Ridge softball had never defeated their geographically closes...

Nixa coach Dustin Martin has emphasized to the Eagles’ and Lady Eagles’ eight state qualifiers not to underestimate any opponent at this week’s Class 4 State Wrestling Championships.  Action was due to get under way on Tuesday with the girls. The Class 4 boys brackets will play out on Saturday. “We tried to reach out and collect as much information (on opponents) as we can and there is no easy bracket,” Martin said. “A lot of times kids hope they’ll be on t...

USM’s Grayson named Conference USA co-Freshman of the Year University of Southern Mississippi center Melyia Grayson led the Lady Eagle rebounders and was the teams second-leading scorer. (Source: Southern Miss Athletics) By WDAM Staff | March 9, 2021 at 11:56 AM CST - Updated March 9 at 2:28 PM From the University of Southern Mississippi Sports Information Department DALLAS, Texas (WDAM) - University of Southern Mississippi post player Melyia Grayson has been named Conference USA co...

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 By Kyle Troutman editor@monett-times.com Pierce City’s Chelsey Puckett unleashes a 3-point shot at the halftime buzzer to put the Lady Eagles up 30-22 at the break. Pierce City defeated Purdy 48-36 and will travel to Miller today for the district semifinals. Kyle Troutman/editor@monett-times.com Puckett bucket at halftime buzzer motivates Lady Eagles to win A 3-pointer at the halftime buzzer on Monday was all the motivation Pierce City needed on Monday to push ahead ...

Lady Eagles finish up home schedule in fine fashion Southern Miss Lady Eagles earn split in final C-USA home womens basketball series. (Source: Southern Miss) By WDAM Staff | February 21, 2021 at 8:31 PM CST - Updated February 22 at 11:30 PM From University of Southern Mississippi Sports Information Department HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) _ Less than 24 hours after one of the worst performances at the foul line in program history contributed mightily to an University of Southern Mississippi...

USU Eastern Press Release The subzero temperatures of Eastern Wyoming didn’t stop the fourth ranked USU Eastern women’s volleyball team from heating things up on the court over the weekend. In their final four games of preseason, the Lady Eagles crushed the competition, once again knocking off nationally ranked teams and earning their 11 th straight victory. The team started the weekend defeating Casper College in three sets, 25-21, 25-19 and 25-22. Right side hitter Sunny Perry had the he...