By Andrew Cato, ShowMe Times Sports Editor

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Cody Stevens was the lone representative for the Dexter Bearcats at the MSHSAA Class 3 Golf State Championships, held last week at Rivercut Golf Club in Springfield, Mo.

After two rounds of the par-72 course, Stevens carded a 163 total (80 in Round 1, 83 in Round 2) to finish in a three-way tie with Eric Stange (Priory) and Gabe Wheeler (Sikeston) for 53rd on the leader-board.

Republic's Dylan Bekemeier took First place with a combined 140 score; Notre Dame's Christopher Dixon and Jacob Seabaugh tied for 17th with a 152.

Benjamin Murray of Sikeston finished in a three-way tie for 34th with 159, while teammate Ben Hoggatt carded a 162 to end the tournament in a two-way tie for 45th place.

In the team competition, St. Francis Borgia took home gold with a 609; Notre Dame finished fifth with a 632, while Sikeston came in seventh with a score of 651 strokes.

The lone senior on the squad, Stevens leaves behind a young team that earned valuable experience this season, with freshman Drake Mitchell and sophomore Myles Urhahn both making it to the Sectional round of the State Tournament.

Photo Above: Cody Stevens warms up before a practice round at Hidden Trails Country Club (SMT file photo by Andrew Cato).

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