Dexter, Missouri - Basketball season is an exciting time for many parents and grandparents as it becomes a time that kids of all ages get a chance to get on the court and improve their skills for the game.  Many times, you wonder what is the right age for kids to start playing organized sports.  A quick glance as the competitiveness of our Lady Bearcat Basketball girls will help you understand that an early start pays dividends at the middle school and high school levels.

Nothing different for a highly talented group of sixth grade girls that were in action this weekend at Southwest Elementary gymnasium.  This group of girls have been playing together since they were in the third grade, and their performance on the court is already proving they have a gift for the sport of basketball.

That gift can many times be difficult for other teams to swallow as the young Lady 'Cats took on a team from Chaffee.  The 6th Grade Lady 'Cats defeated the Chaffee team by a score of  61-3. 

The Lady 'Cats had four girls in double figures on the day as Chaley Mosby had 16-points, Natalie Sitze had 12-points, Maycie Martin and Anna Bishop each had 10-points. 

Experience of the Bearcat girls created a dominance on the court but not all games have gone this way for the season.  The 'Cats currently have a record this year of 6-2 and have played in states of Kentucky, Tennessee and of course Missouri.  The team will also be traveling to Jonesboro, Arkansas on December 22nd for a sixth grade tournament. 

The talented group of sixth graders ended last season on a high note winning the Delta Holiday Tournament.  They also play several teams in Missouri and will be taking on Kelly next Saturday at Southwest Elementary.  These young ladies are fun to watch so you are encouraged to stop by and watch them perform.  Game time begins at 10am. 

The team includes: Anna Bishop, Maycie Martin, Natalie Sitze, Maci McBride, Rylee Allen, Chayle Mosby, Brooke Hessling,and Kirsten Keirsey.  They are coached by Kevin Bishop. 

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