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.
The Purdy baseball team is taking some momentum into the next few seasons, as six starting sophomores are moving up in the fall to help lead at team already with double-digit wins this spring. Joshua.
Wildcats fall to Mt. Vernon
The Cassville baseball team (8-17) fell to Mt. Vernon on Friday, 3-1. The Wildcats managed 5 hits, but struggled to find home plate. Logan White led with 2 hits, and Corey Thomas went five innings on the mound, allowing 2 earned runs on 4 hits, striking out 3. The Wildcats also fell to Nevada on Friday, 16-3. Cassville returns to action today (Wednesday) at Spokane at 4:30 p.m., the last regular-season contest of the year. On Monday, the Wildcats face Reeds Spring in the Class 4, District 11 Tournament at 4:30 p.m. in Aurora.
Tigers 2-1 in close games last week
The Exeter baseball team (11-9) went 2-1 last week, with all games decided by a single run. On Wednesday, the Tigers topped Miller, 6-5, allowing a run in the bottom of the seventh but holding on for the win. Zach Lee led with 2 hits and 2 RBI, and Aaron Beck added 2 RBI. Hank Woods pitched a full game, striking out 8. On Thursday, Exeter fell to Pierce City 3-2, with both teams scoring a pair in
Wildcats 1-3 in last week
The Cassville baseball team (7-15) picked up one win Saturday but dropped three other contests since April 27. The Wildcats fell to Lamar 8-2, then dropped a road game at Monett on Thursday, 15-2. In the Monett game, lead-off hitter Corey Thomas tripled on the first at-bat of the game, and he was batted in by an Isaac Hadlow single. However, a 6-run second inning from Monett put the game out of reach. On Saturday, the Wildcats ended a five-game skid with a win over Central (Springfield), 10-4. Cassville then lost to Fair Grove, 20-6. The Big 8 Crossover Game is set for Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
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