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Neosho Wildcats softball season opener scheduled for August 28-29

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 10:31 PM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

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Summary

The Neosho Wildcats are set to begin their 2026 softball season on August 28-29 at the Back to School Classic in Sullivan. Under new coach B.J. Goodell, the Wildcats finished last season with a 23-12 record, losing nine games by just one run. Webb City Cardinals, another strong team from the area, will also start their season at the Lead-Off Classic during the same dates. Both teams are expected to contend strongly this season, featuring talented rosters despite some recent changes, such as Webb City’s coaching adjustments.

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By the Numbers

•Neosho Wildcats open their season on August 28-29.
•Wildcats finished last season with a 23-12 record.
•Webb City Cardinals also start at the Lead-Off Classic.
•Coach B.J. Goodell leads Neosho in her first season.
•Webb City’s Kathy Harris takes over as permanent head coach.

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10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Laurie Sisk: Area softball alive and well for 2026; games begin Aug. 28

What they're saying

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Last year, several area teams showed that prep softball is alive and well in Southwest Missouri. There is no reason to believe 2026 will be any different. Leading my list of top contenders this season are the Neosho Wildcats. Coach B.J. Goodell, in her first season at the helm of the Neosho program, led her Wildcats to a 23-12 record last season, with nine of those losses coming in one-run ...
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