Sports
Mid School 'Cats Split with Mules
October 26th 2012 by Staff Writer
With a large crowd on hand for a middle school basketball game, the Bearcat Event Center was pumping with excitement as fans from the Dexter and Bernie communities were expecting good solid basketball play. As a typical rivalry game, the performances of both teams were good for an early season game and each team walking away with a victory.
In his first year as the middle school coach, Josh Dowdy brings to the Bearcat program a special spark in both coaching experience and enthusiasm for the kids. As a standout member of the DHS basketball program, Josh has followed his passion to work with young people to teach the game that was so good to him. He is a hard worker and motivates his teams to reach higher levels of accomplishments. He is assisted by Mike Vipperman. The eighth grade team displayed excellent teamwork on the court with unselfish passing and big time hustle throughout the night. Jason Jarrell lit up the goals at the BEC by dumping in 23-point on the night. He was followed by Gavin Northcutt with 8-points, Ryan Mayo and Jackson Babb each with 4-points on the night.
The eight grade team has a group of exceptional athletes. They should offer Bearcat fans many reasons to get out and support them. Of course, Jarrell has shown himself to be an all around anchor and leader among the group. The intensity and desire to perform shows on Jarrell's face. Most importantly, his concept of "team" is equally as obvious as he works with teammates Mayo, Northcutt, Babb and others.
With 7 of the 13 team members getting marks in the scorebox, the team quickly rotated the entire team into the game to get their chance to play. During these development years, game time reps will prove to be the building blocks for the a solid high school program in future years.The seventh grade team started off the night. The Mules Gavin Brown had the hot hand in the first quarter of the game dumping in 11 of the 16 points for the Mules. The Bearcats were only able to put up 6 in the first quarter, as Willis, McMullin and Jackson were able to add one field goal each.
Brown continued his dominance on the court throughout the game ending the game with 25 points on the night. Bernie ran their quick moving full court transition game to keep the young Bearcats behind throughout the contest. The Mules kept widening their lead throughout the game with a final score of 59 to 28 in favor of the Mules.The Bearcats spread out the scoring and were led by Gabe Jackson with 7, Dawson Kasting with 6 and Bo McMullin with 5 points. Nick Trout was able to tally up 4 points on the night, while Willis, Henson and Sindle added two points each.
The Bearcats will travel to Richland to take on the Rebels next Monday, October 29th. Game time is at 6:00 PM for the 7th grade team and the 8th grade game will begin immediately following that game. The teams will also travel to Bloomfield on Thursday to take on the Wildcats middle school teams.
Be certain to make your plans to attend and support these teams. You won't be sorry as both teams offer exciting basketball action.
Last Updated on October 26th 2012 by Staff Writer
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