The Dexter Bearcats came in 3rd at the Mehlville Invitational Tournament at Crown Point in Farmington, Missouri.

"We came up against some really good big school competition today," commented head golf coach Eric Sitze.

"We had 3 guys make the top 15," continued Sitze. "One more shot at Bluff and Jackson next week!

Dexter High School Golf team competed against Saxony and Kennett at Hidden Trails Country Club Golf Course in Dexter.

"We came out on top with a 162 followed by Saxony and then Kennett," commented Eric Sitze, head golf coach.

Banks Nesselrodt was the medalist with a score of 39.

Ben Christian shot 40 followed by Will Guethle with a 41.  Tucker Temples shot a 42.

Alyssa Warren and Carter Stone were not far behind with a score of 44 each.

The Dexter Bearcats baseball team were victorious over the Doniphan Dons 6-2 on Monday evening.

The game remained scoreless until the 4th inning when the Dons were first to get on the board when Andrew Lady singled, scoring one run.

Dexter flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the fourth, scoring six runs on two hits taking the lead 6-1.  The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Jackson Howard who drove in two runs.

Gibson Booker led thing off on the mound for the Bearcats earning the win.  The southpaw gave up four hits and two runs over four innings, striking out five and walking two.  

Keaton Wilcut began the game for Doniphan taking a loss.  The starting pitcher surrendered three hits and six runs (four earned) over five innings, striking out four and walking seven.

Beau Carrier tossed three innings of scoreless ball for Dexter in relief.  They surrendered two hits, striking out five and walking one.

Howard drove the middle of the lineup, leading the 'Cats with two runs batted in.  The first baseman went 1-for-2 on the day.  Carrier led with two hits in three at bats.

The Bearcats had a strong eye at the plate, piling up eight walks for the game.  Howard, Jaxon Miller, and Houston Neely led the team with two bases on balls each.  Neely stole two bases.   Dexter ran wild on the base paths tallying seven stolen bases. Both Doniphan and Dexter turned one double play during the game.

Logan Cook, Doniphan's number nine hitter, led the team with three this in three-at-bats. Wilcut and Lady each drove in one run for Doniphan.  Wilcut went on to steal two bases.

Dexter (8-8) will travel to Twin Rivers for their next game on Tuesday, April 23rd.  First pitch at 4:30 p.m.  Doniphan (6-8) will travel to Neelyville on Wednesday, April 24th at 3:30 p.m.

The 2024 SEMO Conference Baseball Tournament seeds and bracket were released this week.  During the first round of the tournament all games will be played at the high seed location and all begin at 4:30 p.m. bon Friday, April 26th.

The Jackson Indians earned the #1 seed followed by #2 Poplar Bluff, #3 Notre Dame, #4 Kennett, #5 Cape Central, #6 Dexter, #7 New Madrid, and #8 Sikeston.

Friday, April 26th - 4:30 p.m.

Jackson vs Sikeston at Jackson

Kennett vs Cape Central at Kennett

Poplar Bluff vs NMCC at Poplar Bluff

Notre Dame vs Dexter at Notre Dame

Saturday, April 27th - 10:00 a.m.

Jackson/Sikeston winner at Jackson vs Kennett/Cape Central winner.

Jackson/Sikeston loser at Notre Dame vs Kennett/Cape Central loser.

Saturday, April 27th - 12:15 p.m.

Poplar Bluff/NMCC winner at Jackson vs Notre Dame/Dexter winner.

Poplar Bluff/NMCC loser at Notre Dame vs Notre Dame/Dexter loser.

Trophy games will be played at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau

7th Place - Monday, April 29th - 11:00 a.m.

5th Place - Monday, April 29th - 1:15 p.m.

3rd Place - Monday, April 29th - 3:30 p.m.

Championship - Monday, April 29th - 5:45 p.m.

Courts for Cancer was created by Eric and Kristi Boles, when in 2018, their son Ryder had to deal with a cancer diagnosis.  After they experienced a prolonged stay in the hospital, multiple rounds of chemotherapy, many follow-up exams, and a multitude of expensive medications they came to the realization that without the help and support of their Dexter community, they many not have been able to handle all of that stress, along with the financial burden.

In an effort to pay it forward, their family put together an annual Courts for Cancer event at Dexter High School.

"This is an opportunity for the members of the girls and boys tennis teams to participate in a community service event," stated Coach Kristi Boles.  "And a chance for them to have a positive impact on someone who is currently dealing with a cancer diagnosis."

On March 22, 2024 the 6th Annual Courts for Cancer event was held with the Bearcats hosting a tennis tournament with teams from Jackson, Sikeston, and Poplar Bluff.

"Our goal is to raise enough money to print shirts for each team to wear on game day and make donations to three different cancer-related entities: a Stoddard County educator/student who is dealing with a cancer diagnosis, a local cancer charity (18FORE Life), and a national organization (Friends of Kids with Cancer)," continued Boles.  "We will divide all profits from the event among all three entities.

Courts for Cancer has raised $11,425.00 in six years.

This year 18FORE Life received $1,000; Jennifer Bolin, Bloomfield Elementary Principal and a cancer survivor, received $1,000 and Friends of Kids for Cancer in St. Louis also received $1,000.

Athletes who participated in the 6th Annual Courts for Cancer are listed below.