Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor

Dexter, Missouri – There was quite a crowd on hand for the first game of the season to watch Dexter Senior High School Lady Volleyball 'Cats. 

Both the Dexter JV and Varsity teams won their season openers against the Kennett Indians at the Dexter Bearcat Event Center.

“It was a great game to open with,” commented Dexter's coach Carmen Morgan.  “We have a young team, but everyone is stepping up to reach our goal to win this season.”

The Dexter Varsity won both matches easily beating Kennett 25-8 and 25-4.

Jessica Lindsey, a junior at DHS had 12 of the Bearcat's 14 total kills on the evening.  Shyann Jines (#3) recorded eight of the Bearcat’s fourteen total assists, Alyssa Spears added four assists. 

The JV Lady 'Cats team beat their opponents as well.  Way to go Bearcats!

On Thursday, the varsity Lady's volleyball team hosted the Jackson Indians at the Bearcat Event Center.  They easily defeated the Jackson Indians 25-16 and 25-5.  The Indians were handed their first loss of the season.  Way to go Lady 'Cats!!

Dexter JV team also won both of their matches, 25-15, 25-23.  Congratulations to both teams!  You can see them in action at home against Scott City on September 17th.  They play tonight at New Madrid County Central.