Dexter, Missouri- On Tuesday night the Middle School Dexter Bearcats opened up their season against the Woodland Cardinals.  Both the 7th and 8th grade Bearcats looked good in their opening games against the Cardinals.

The 7th grade team started out well in the opening quarter jumping out to an early lead scoring eight points the Cardinals managing two points.  Woodland came charging back, narrowing the gap by scoring 13 points in the second quarter.

Dexter had slowed down in the second only scoring nine and seeing their halftime lead diminish to 17-15. In the second half the 7th grade Bearcats picked up their momentum and never looked back.  The Bearcats scored 13 in the final two quarters and was able to hold the Cardinals to seven total points in the final half. 

The 7th grade Dexter 'Cats won the game by the final score of 43-22.  The 7th grade team was led in scoring by Gabe Jackson with 22 points.  Spencer Owens and Bo McMullin both had 7 points apiece for the Cats.

The 8th grade Bearcats saw just as much success as the 7th grade did in their game.  The 8th grade Bearcats started the game out hot, scoring 16 points and allowing only 8 to the opposing Woodland Cardinals.  Led by some great shooting by Jason Jarrell with 13 points in the first quarter the Cardinals couldn't keep up.

The Cardinals answered with better defense in the second quarter but couldn't get their offense going, only managing four points in the quarter.  At halftime the Bearcats led by the score of 25-12.

After halftime the Bearcats came out very aggressive on offense scoring 18 points to the Woodland Cardinals 6.  The Bearcats played tough defense in the final quarter to put the Cardinals away by the final score of 51-19.  The 8th grade 'Cats were led in scoring by Jason Jarrell with 21 points in the game.  The Bearcats also saw a strong performance by Jackson Babb who had 9 points. 

Both of these teams played well as a team with strong defense, good rebounding, and passing to get their first wins of the season.  Both teams will be on the road next week against the Advance Hornets at 6:00 PM.