Bernie, Missouri - The 2016 Bernie Mules 5th grade basketball team's season is already underway, but they stopped long enough to get their group photo taken at a recent game.
These athletes are working hard to learn their sport and have only a few games left this season. Please come out and support them at the Bernie Tournament on Saturday, January 30th when they take on Risco and Clarkton. On January 23rd they travel to Campbell with a game time of 10:00 a.m. On February 1st they play Malden at home at 6:00 p.m. and on February 13th they will participate in the Bell City Tournament.
Playing for the 5th grade Mules are #23 Joel Aycock, #25 Ryan Lawrence, #20 Nathan Stephens, #10 Tristan Johnson, #21 James Barks, #15 Hunter Null, #12 Tucker Anthony, and #30 Hunter Corzine.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter High School wrestling team celebrated SENIOR Night. Several athletes were honored.
Michael Hurst is the son of Charity Hurst.
He has been a two time State Qualifier and was voted Most Improved Wrestler last season. He placed 4th at Districts his sophomore year and 3rd at Districts his junior year. He has wrestled Varsity all four years.
Michael plans to attend Williams Baptist University and major in Physical Education and Youth Ministries. He also plans to coach wrestling someday.
Congratulations Michael!
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter High School wrestling team celebrated SENIOR night. Several athletes were honored.
Rachael Huntsman is the daughter of Randall and Monica Huntsman.
She has been a “stat-girl” for the last four years for the wrestling program.
Rachael is a member of Future Teachers of America, DHS Student Council, Dexter Honor Society, Rotary Interact, DECA, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Rachael plans to attend Indiana University and major in Nursing.
Congratulations Rachael!
Dexter, Missouri - Park Hills Central Lady Rebels continued their 43 game winning streak at the Bearcat Event Center on Monday evening defeating the Lady Cats 55 - 42.
The Lady Rebels had a 9-0 run in the first period putting them up with a lead of 14-5. Though the Lady Cats seemed to play within single digits throughout the game they never could catch the Rebels of Park Hills and take the lead.
“We have played from behind some already this year and we have done a good job of getting back in the game and even win some of those games,” commented Lady Cats head basketball coach Chad Allen. “With a tough opponent like this it is hard to come from behind. They are very skilled offensively. They guard you really well so when we get behind a team like this, it’s hard to come back.”
The Lady Rebels led 17 - 12 lead at the end of the first period. The Bearcats were able to get within three by the end of the first half with Park Hills leading 26 - 23 before coming out in the third period.
Megan Skaggs had a game-high 25 points for Park Hills Central. Olivia Casey tallied two 3-pointers in the first period finished in double digits with 15 points.
“For the most part Megan Skaggs really tore us up tonight,” Allen stated. “She was really active with the ball inside and they concentrated on getting her the ball. We just had a tough time guarding her all night.”
Offensively, two Lady Cats finished in double digits. Krysten Garrison recorded a team-high 16 points and Dakota Reynolds tallied 10 points on two buckets and two treys.
Melanie McKuin and Chaylea Mosby each added 7 points.
“We are still struggling a little with our offense,” Allen said. “We are not shooting the ball with confidence and that’s one thing that with this break hopefully we will get a little more confidence shooting the ball and get ready for the second part of the season.”
The Dexter Lady Bearcats will have lots of time to practice their shots with a 12-day break in the forecast. They will travel to Charleston on Saturday, January 30th to play Carbondale in the annual Coaches vs Cancer one-day shootout fundraiser. They will be back at home on Tuesday, February 2nd when Saxony Lutheran comes to Dexter.
“We have a tough second half of the season,” continued Allen. “We still have tough opponents and even Carbondale is maybe 13-2, another potential tough opponent. Every game here on out we are going to have to get prepared for each team and like I said come out and click offensively.”
Final Score Dexter 42, Park Hills 55
Dexter 12 11 16 3 - 42
Park Hills 17 9 16 13 - 55
Dexter (42) - Dakota Reynolds 10, Melanie McKuin 7, Krysten Garrison 16, Harley Allen 2, Chaylea Mosby 7. FG 16, FT 6/8, F 14. (3-pointers: Dakota Reynolds 2, Melanie McKuin 1, Chaylea Mosby 1. Fouled Out: None).
Park Hills (55) - Jensen Uding 2, BreAnna Seaton 4, Megan Skaggs 25, Skyler Amonette 2, Olivia Casey 15, Kayla McCain 2, Caitlyn Holmes 2, Karissa Belfield 3. FG 21, FT 8/10, F 12. (3-pointers: Olivia Casey 2, Karissa Belfield 1. Fouled Out: None).
Dexter, Missouri - The Lady Junior Varsity Cats were evenly matched against the Park Hills Central Lady Rebels in each of the four periods at the Bearcat Event Center this evening.
Meghan Trout and Keirstan Keirsey made the only points for the Lady Cats in the first period. Each hit two treys.
The Bearcats led at the half 13-11.
Three-pointers put them over the top to win. Natalie Sitze, Meghan Trout, Keirstan Keirsey and Madyson Crockett each contributed a trey for the Cats.
Kassidy Bales was the only Lady Rebel to hit a 3-pointers.
Final Score Dexter JV 23, Park Hills 22
Dexter 6 7 2 8 - 23
Park Hills 6 5 2 9 - 22
Dexter (23) - Rylee Allen 2, Maycie Martin 4, Natalie Sitze 7, Meghan Trout 3, Keirstan Keirsey 4, Madyson Crockett 3. FG 8, FT 3/4, F 16. (3-pointers: Natalie Sitze 1, Meghan Trout 1, Keirstan Keirsey 1, Madyson Crockett 1. Fouled Out: None)
Park Hills (22) - Nora Graves 4, Kimmy Wallen 2, Kassidy Bales 5, Caitlyn Holmes 4, Allyson Nelson 1, Callie Thurston 6. FG 7, FT 7/11, F 14. (3-pointers: Kassidy Bales 1, Fouled Out: None).
Photo credit to Dee Loflin, ShowMe Times Manager/Editor. Shown in the photo is Dexter Maycie Martin taking the ball in for two.
