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Hits For Hope a Success!
October 11th 2013 by Dee Loflin
Hits For Hope a Success!


Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor



Dexter, Missouri - The Lady 'Cats Volleyball team improved to 22-3 with Thursday's victory over the Poplar Bluff Mules at their Annual Hits for Hope game. 

Each year, fans, players, and coaches wear pink. Proceeds are donated to the 18 Fore Life Charity Foundation, which grants love offerings directly to area cancer patients.

Athletes from both schools played in honor of or in memory of a special person in their life that was effected by cancer.






Alyssa Spear played in Memory of her Aunt Gerry McCord.
Ashley Brown played in Memory of Marie Allstun.
Shyann Jines played in Honor of Nana Hill aka Sandy Hill.
Jessica Lindsey played in Honor of Grandma Melba Walker.
Ashlyn Werneck played in Honor of Kim Williams.
Kendall Adams played in Honor of her Aunt Carol Davis.
Delaney Pullen played in Honor of her Aunt Melody Pullen.
Julia Hahn played in Honor of Patty May.
Lauren Thrower played in Honor of her Grandma Dianna Orr.
Paige Chasteen played in Memory of Jeannine Flowers
Brittany Brown played in Honor of cousin Marilyn Tucker.
Emily Page played in Honor of Cheryl Smith.
Harley Allen played in Memory of Karen Pippins.
Madison McConnell played in Honor of Aunt Joan Anthony.
Ashlynn Wyman played in Honor of her Grandmother Marceda Wyman.
Janie Lindsey played in Honor of her Grandma Betty Walker.


These girls are amazing and with the support of the community, 18Fore Life has been able to help many people who are struggling with this dreaded disease.

It was a great match for both the JV and Varsity players and a win win for all Bearcat fans!

Dexter tallied 24 kills against the Mules.  Jessica Lindsey led the way with a total of 12 kills.  Delaney Pullen and Shyann Jines each added five more.  Julia Hahn and Alyssa Spear each had 10 assists for the Bearcats.  Way to go Lady 'Cats!!!!

The Dexter junior also varsity improved to 16-2-1 with a 21-25, 25-13, 25-14, victory against Poplar Bluff.

Both the JV and Varsity 'Cats will both begin play in the SCAA Tournament in Bernie next week.

Top-seeded Dexter Varsity Bearcats will play eighth-seeded Richland Rebels on Monday at 5 p.m.   Hope to see everyone there!

The Dexter Bearcat Volleyball team and 18Fore Life would like to thank the following sponsors:  BA Promotions, Central Gardens, Cory Blocker PNP, Robin Northern Law Office, Gregory's, Sara Sutter Masage, Airways, Metro, Fiddler's, Harry Blackwell Dodge of Malden, EZ Check, Lois' Beauty Salon, Cobb Construction, Locust Street Florist, Dirtroads, The Loft, Tips to Toes - Janey Tollison, Hair Lingo-Lance Wright, D&S Drugs, Dexter Queen, Lori Pullen, Harps, Melissa Hahn, and Amber Werneck.

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Last Updated on October 11th 2013 by Dee Loflin




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