Dexter, Missouri - The Lady Bearcats were up by only one point at the end of the first half 18-17 over the Neelyville Tigers before breaking out into a defensive battle in the third quarter to secure their 55 - 41 win at their second home game of the season in the Bearcat Event Center.
“We changed the defenses at the start of the third quarter for about three possessions. Neelyville either turned the ball over or we forced them into some quick shots,” commented Dexter girls basketball coach Chad Allen. “We got some easy looks out of that half court trap we were doing. That sort of set the tone for the second half.”
“We didn’t shoot well in the first half or the last game we played,” continued Allen. “I think they did a pretty good job in the second half doing that and got to the free throw line more.”
Coming out of the break........“We told them to really concentrate and attack the rim and try to get to the free throw line,” stated Allen. “Also get the ball inside to our post. I think we did a pretty good job in the second half doing that and got to the free throw line more. We got the ball inside to our post more also.”
Dexter did get to the line more in the second half. If you look at the free throw stats that was a big stab in the game as Dexter shot 75% sinking 12, while Neelyville hit only 2 of their 16 attempts.
“There has been times that we didn’t shoot free throws very well, but for the most part we shot well so far this year,” Allen said. “Just getting to the line and knocking them down really can win a lot of games. That was a big factor tonight and not only the defensive end but also getting to the free throw line and making them.”
Dexter’s freshman Chaylea Mosby tallied a game-high 18 points including four 3-pointers. Two in the first quarter and two in the third quarter and she shot 100% at the charity stripe.
Senior Dakota Reynolds hit two 3-pointers and three buckets contributing 12 points for Dexter.
Krysten Garrison recorded 11 points and was 7 for 8 in free throws.
“The main thing is……I am proud of them,” stated Allen. “It’s just the fight they have in them because a lot of times when you aren’t shooting the ball well you don’t guard as well either. These girls fight all throughout the game. They find a way to grind out a game. They also did the same against Kennett.”
The Lady Cats were able to shut down Neelyville's powerhouse Shelby Moon. She recorded only 8 points for the Tigers, two treys and one bucket and did not score at all in the fourth quarter.
J'Kayla Fowler was the only Tiger in double digits tallying 10 total points all on 2 point baskets.
“We really concentrated on her last time we played them and also tonight,” Allen said of Moon. “ I thought our girls did a great job defending Moon as well as the rest of the girls. I thought we played very well defensively all game long.”
On Saturday, January 16th the Lady Cats (12-2) will travel to Jackson in a one-day shootout. They play Miller Career Academy at 2:30 p.m. at the Jackson High School gym.
“They are the same team as in the past. They have the same coach. They still play the same. They are long and athletic,” Allen said of Miller Career. “ As long as we can get out there and guard like we have been guarding then I feel good about it. Of course we just have to keep playing.”
Final Score Dexter 55, Neelyville 41
Dexter 11 7 16 12 - 55
Neelyville 10 7 14 10 - 41
Dexter (55) - Dakota Reynolds 12, Melanie McKuin 7, Cheyenne Mosby 2, Krysten Garrison 11, Harley Allen 3, Chaylea Mosby 18. FG 18, FT 12/16, F 17. (3-pointers: Dakota Reynolds 2, Harley Allen 1. Fouled Out: None).
Neelyville (41) - Shelby Moon 8, Jentri Worley 7, Maggie Eaker 4, J’Kayla Fowler 10, Chelsea Petty 6, Christina Russom 6. FG 18, FT 2/16, F 14. (3-pointers: Shelby Moon 2, Jentri Worley 1. Fouled Out: None).
Dexter, Missouri - The Neelyville Lady Tigers junior varsity team traveled to the Bearcat Event Center on Thursday evening hoping for a win. Dexter's Meghan Trout wasn't about to let that happen. She tallied a game-high 16 points for the Bearcats to secure a 51-37 win.
Natalie Sitze recorded 14 points for Dexter including three 3-pointers.
Dexter recorded double digits in each of the four periods.
Finals Score Dexter JV 51, Neelyville JV 37
Neelyville 9 8 14 6 - 37
Dexter 10 20 10 11 - 51
Neelyville (37) - Alexis Bell 7, Jentri Worley 5, Rhegan Tutor 9, J’Kayla Fowler 14, Nicole Smith 2. FG 12, FT 12/25, F 12. (3-pointers: Alexis Bell 1. Fouled Out: None).
Dexter (51) - Riley Allen 2, Maycie Martin 11, Natalie Sitze 14, Meghan Trout 16, Keirstan Keirsey 3, Madyson Crockett 5. FG 15, FT 4/7, F 19. (3-pointers: Natalie Sitze 3, Keirstan Keirsey 1, Crockett 1. Fouled Out: None)
Photo credit to Dee Loflin, ShowMe Times Manager/Editor. Shown in the photo is Maycie Martin pounding the ball down the court for two.
Bloomfield, Missouri - The Dexter junior varsity boys basketball team defeated the Wildcats 43-31 on Tuesday evening at Bloomfield.
Matt Gibbs of Bloomfield recorded a game-high 12 points for the Wildcats, but it was not enough to elevate his team to a win. Carson Blair, Holden Duckworth and Dalton Philips each hit one trey for Bloomfield.
Dexter's Nate Gargas recorded a team-high 11 points including one trey. Seth Rogers also finished in double digits with 10 points. He had one 3-pointer.
Bloomfield will be back in action on Friday, January 15th when they travel to Malden. Dexter will play Bernie at home on January 15th. Both team games begin at 6:00 p.m. at their respective locations.
Final Score Dexter 43, Bloomfield 31
Dexter 13 10 6 14 - 43
Bloomfield 10 7 7 7 - 31
Dexter (43) - Kole Kelley 6, Marcus Woodson 4, Seth Rogers 10, Nate Gargas 11, Ben Sindle 8, Dawson Kasting 2, Braxton Foster 2. FG 14, FT 9/15, F 16. (3-pointers: Seth Rogers 1, Ben Sindle 2, Nate Gargas 1, Kole Kelley 2. Fouled Out: None).
Bloomfield (31) - Malik Williams 2, Dalton Phillips 3, Holden Duckworth 7, Carson Blair 5, Matt Gibbs 12, Brock Ruch 2. FG 13, FT 2/12, F 17. (3-pointers: Carson Blair 1, Holden Duckworth 1, Dalton Phillips 1. Fouled Out: None).
Photo credit to Dee Loflin, ShowMe Times Manager/Editor. #10 Dexter's Seth Rogers passes the ball to a teammate.
Bloomfield, Missouri - The Dexter Bearcats varsity boys basketball team clawed their way to another win over the Bloomfield Wildcats in a packed gym on Tuesday evening.
Just two weeks after the Bearcats tendered Bloomfield’s first loss of their 2015-2016 season Dexter beat them 48-31 in a very competitive spirited game between the two towns.
The Wildcats jumped out to a 8-2 lead in the first four minutes of the game. Dexter rallied back to a 11-10 lead at the end of the quarter. It was a battle throughout the second quarter as well. The Bearcats maintained a lead until the Wildcats fought back on a ten point run ending the half with a 20-18 lead.
“Our kids showed a lot of resiliency in the face of adversity,” stated Dexter boys basketball coach Josh Dowdy. “Not just one of them, but all of them. What a team effort!”
Ethan Flowers recorded a game-high 17 points for the Bearcats. He tallied two treys. Jacob Pedigo hit two 3-pointers on his way to a 12-point finish. Ryan Mayo hit a 3-pointer contributing 9 points for Dexter.
“Ethan Flowers showed that he is way more than a 3-point shooter. Jacob Pedigo was everywhere and found his jumper again tonight. Tyler Heil provided the intangibles that you will never find in a scorebook. He continues to gain confidence each game. Gabe Jackson cleaned up the glass tonight!” Dowdy said of his key players.
“Ryan Mayo got the nod due to Jason Jarrell being sidelined and showed that he can be a real contributor on our team,” continued Dowdy. “He hit a big three and grabbed several rebounds.”
The third period proved to be a battle of defense with neither team scoring in the double digits. Bloomfield recorded 6 and Dexter had 8 points during the third quarter.
Bloomfield never scored after Petyon Bell hit a bucket with just under 4 minutes left in the game. Dexter recorded the final 11 points of regulation to secure their win.
“Just a tough night for us putting the ball in the hole, and we give Dexter a lot of credit for that,” stated Bloomfield head boys basketball coach Jason Karnes. “They had some kids step up and make some big shots for them late that let them pull away.”
Noah Vandiver tallied a team-high 11 points including one trey. Nathan Newell recorded 10 points including two 3-pointers.
“Every game is a chance to learn, and hopefully we can take a few things from this game that will help us down the road,” continued Karnes.
Bloomfield will be back on the court on Friday, January 15th at Malden. Game time 6 p.m.
“More than anything all of these kids reached down and grabbed a little extra tonight to pull of this victory,” Dowdy said of his athletes.
Dexter will be back in action on Friday evening when they take on the Bernie Mules at home, another great Stoddard County rivalry. Game time 6:00 p.m.
Final Score Dexter 48, Bloomfield 31
Dexter 11 7 8 22 - 48
Bloomfield 10 10 6 5 - 31
Dexter (48) - Jacob Pedigo 12, Ethan Flowers 17, Tyler Heil 4, Ryan Mayo 9, Gabe Jackson 6. FG 17, FT 9/14, F 12 (3-pointers: Jacob Pedigo 2, Ethan Flowers 2, Ryan Mayo 1. Fouled Out: None).
Bloomfield (31) - Peyton Bell 2, Nathan Newell 10, Austin Bond 1, Tyler Battles 5, Noah Vandiver 11, Alex Gibbs 2. FG 11, FT 5/10, F 18. (3-pointers: Nathan Newell 2, Tyler Battles 1, Noah Vandiver 1. Fouled Out: None).
Photo credit to Dee Loflin, ShowMe Times Manager/Editor. Shown in the photo is Dexter senior guard Ethan Flowers headed to the basket for two while being guarded by Bloomfield's Tim Hector.
Dexter, Missouri - It's Senior Night at Dexter High School for the Wrestling Team. Please come out and join them as they celebrate their last home match of the 2015-2016 season. Some great teams will be at the DexterHigh School gym Potosi, Park Hills Central, Kennett and of course the BEARCATS! Seniors will be presented with their parents after the first match! It all starts at 5:00 p.m.
Congratulations Seniors!
Photo credit to Dee Loflin, ShowMe Times Manager/Editor. Shown in the photo are back row from left to right Ethan Stevens, Storm Massey, Michael Hurst; front row from left to right Brandon Twomey and Gaven White.
