Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Writer
Dexter, Missouri – The Dexter Bearcats Wrestling Team traveled to Jackson, Missouri, Thursday, January 24th to brawl with the Indians and the Sikeston Bulldogs.
The Dexter Bearcats had a tough night with a few wins and a few losses.
In the 113 lb weight category, Dexter’s Steven Parks lost to Sikeston’s Garrick Madison. Madison was able to pin Parks in 1:05 minutes.
Javeon Bonner (Sikeston) won by decision over James Mullins (Dexter) by a score of 11-7.
Trever Waldner of Dexter competed in the 132 lb weight category and had a great night beating Jacob Stinnett of Sikeston by a 7-2 decision.
In the 138 lb weight category, Ty Harmon (Dexter) won by pin over Luis Valdex (Sikeston) in 1:38 minutes. Way to go Ty!
Ethan Stevens (Dexter) won a pin in the 145 lb weight category by dominating Zac Stinnett (Sikeston) in 2 minutes 38 seconds.
In the 160 lb weight category, Taylor McIlwain of Sikeston won by pinning Brandon Quertermous of Dexter in 4 minutes 13 seconds.
Michael Hurst (Dexter) was unable to put Clay Porter (Sikeston) to the mat in the 170 lb weight category as Clay pinned him in 1 minute 5 seconds.
In the 182 lb weight category Bearcat Logan Quertermous was able to pin Braydon Reynolds to the mat in under 1 minute. Way to go Logan!
Keith Craft (Dexter) won by decision over Brenden Morgan (Sikeston) in the 285 lb weight category by a 3-2 decision.
Brandon Twomey and Jon Rodgers both of Dexter were unable to stop Garrett Middleton and Tarrington Marks of Sikeston as they were both pinned.
Now on to the Jackson portion of this dual as the Dexter Bearcats were only able to pull one win against the Indians. “They are a tough team to beat, especially on their own turf,” stated Coach James Sneed of Dexter.
Trevor Waldner (Dexter) was able to pin Ryan Baker of Jackson in only 41 seconds. “Trevor is an excellent wrestler and can be very hard to beat,” stated Sneed.
The Dexter Bearcats Wrestling team will be at home at the Senior High School on Tuesday, January 29th to tackle New Madrid County Central and Sikeston. Wrestling begins at 5:00 p.m. This will also be Seniors Night for the Dexter players.
