Written by
Beth Farrah, SMT Writer
Essex, Missouri - It was a bittersweet night for the Lady Rebels as the coaches, team, and fans celebrated their last home game along with saying goodbye to their varsity senior players. Richland’s season is quickly coming to an end with only two games left before the District Tournament. Last night (Monday, October 21st), the Lady Rebels faced the New Madrid County Central Eagles on their home court. Supporting fans and families came to watch six of the girls play their last ever home volleyball game.
The coaches were presented with flowers from the seniors and the JV players and other varsity players gave gifts to the seniors. It was a tear jerking event for not only the seniors, but for their teammates, coaches, and family members as well. The Lady Rebels will be losing six of their varsity players this year at graduation.
Senior Jordan Condict has played volleyball at Richland for a total of seven years, including junior high and high school. She is a member of Beta Club, FFA, FCCLA, FBLA, FCA, Pep Club, Student Council, and is a member of the yearbook staff. Condict plans on attending either Southeast Missouri State University or Three Rivers while pursuing a career in nursing after graduation.
This was Brittney Heitman’s first year of playing volleyball with the Lady Rebels. She is a member of Beta Club, FBLA, the yearbook staff, and holds office at both school level and district level for FCCLA. After graduation, she plans on attending Missouri Southern State University while pursuing her dreams of being a dental hygienist.
Mackenzie Williams has been with her teammates for a total of seven years, while playing volleyball in both junior high and high school. She was moved to the varsity team during her sophomore year and continued to play in that spot. She is a member of Beta Club, the yearbook staff, FBLA, Pep Club, Student Council, and has participated on both the Prom and Homecoming Decoration Committee. Her future plans consist on attending college and pursuing a degree in the medical field.
Kaitlyn Jones has also played volleyball throughout her junior high and high school years for seven total years. Jones is the only left handed player on the team and has been since junior high. She is a member of Beta Club, Student Council, Pep Club, FCA, FBLA, FCCLA, plays clarinet and is section leader in the Richland Rebel Marching Band, and is part of the yearbook staff. Her future plans consist of attending Southeast Missouri University and becoming a volleyball coach.
McKenzie Hillis has also played on the volleyball team for seven years. She is a member of Beta Club, FCA, FBLA, Student Council, Pep Club, cheerleading, is the senior class reporter, is part of the yearbook staff, and is the drum major for the Richland Rebel Marching Band. Her future plans consist of attending Missouri State University in Springfield and becoming a radiologist.
Katlynn Rofkahr has been playing for the Lady Rebels Volleyball team for seven years. She has played varsity on and off during both her freshman and sophomore years of high school. She is a member of FBLA, FCCLA, Beta Club, Student Council, is the senior class secretary, is a cheerleader, has participated on both Prom and Homecoming Decoration Committee, and is the editor of the yearbook. Her future plans consist of attending Missouri State University and pursuing a career in physical therapy.
The Lady Rebels lost their last home game with game one ending at 25 to 22 and almost winning their second game with a score of 26 to 24. Both games were very exciting and bittersweet for everyone on the court and in the stands. The Rebel fans and families love the Lady Rebels and they are excited to watch them grow and spread their wings as their graduation date quickly approaches.
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Park Hills, Missouri - The Dexter Bearcats traveled to Flat River Friday night to battle with the #9 state ranked Park Hills Central Rebels. Optimistic having won last week's game against the Charleston Bluejays, the Bearcats quickly realized who they were up against.
"We moved the ball well in the first couple of series,"stated head football coach Justin Peden.
The Rebels wasted no time scoring two touchdowns in the first quarter. However their second extra point attempt was no good give them a 13-0 lead.
In the second quarter, the Rebels threw a pair of touchdowns to Jake Bridges and again their extra point attempts failed, giving them a 25-0 lead. Then a penalty at the buzzer gave the Rebels an untimed down at the end of the half. With zero seconds on the clock, they set the stage for a field goal attempt, but instead they threw the ball into the endzone for another Rebel touchdown. An extra point kick by Jake Bridges was no good, 31- 0 half-time lead.
"D.J. Dowdy did a great job moving around in the pocket and getting first down. I think if we had scored on that first drive, it would have been a different ballgame just because of the momentum," stated Peden.
Park Hills Central added another 6 points to open the second half when Jake Bridges completed a 17 yard touchdown making it 37- 0, then the Rebels got their final points in the fourth quarter when a misplayed snap of the ball resulted in a safety. Final Score 39 - 0 Rebels.
The Rebels with an impressive (8-0) record racked up 377 yards of offense, running for 193 yards on 31 carries and throwing for 184 yards. "They are a big team. They just wore us down and they played tough. They are impressive," stated Peden.
The Dexter Bearcats with a record of (2-6) will host Malden on Friday evening. It's SENIOR NIGHT. Seniors will be introduced at 6:30 p.m. on the field with kickoff set for 7 p.m. at Charles Bland Stadium.
"We are going to prepare for Malden this week and it should be a great game. We are family on and off the field and I am very proud of my team. They are getting better and we are preparing for district play as well," commented Coach Peden.
Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Poplar Bluff, Missouri - The Dexter Cross Country team recently ran in the SEMO North County Conference Championship Meet at the Ozark Golf Course in Poplar Bluff.
Below are the results for both the Varsity Boys and Varsity Girls:
Varsity Boys
5,000-meters
1. Notre Dame 28; 2. Jackson 41; 3. Poplar Bluff 87; 4. Cape Central 91; 5. Dexter 158. Scott City NTS. Kelly NTS.
1. Gabe Underwood (J) 16: 53.34; 2. Jack Jeffers (J) 16:57; 3. Rudy McClellan (N) 17:01; 4. Brock Kasten (N) 17:19; 5. Isaiah Williams (PB) 17:35; 6. Micheal Peters (ND) 17:37; 7. Jacob Meadors (ND) 17:41; 8. Micheal Nelson (ND) 17:55; 9. Bailey Davidson (PB) 17:58; 10. Matt Gibson (J) 17:59;
11. Tyler Pech (ND) 18:03; 12. Logan Wright (CC) 18:09; 13. Alex Phillipps (J) 18:09; 14. Riley Duncan (CC) 18:17; 15. Calvin Lysell (J) 18:22; 16. Trey Walker (K) 18:22; 17. Charlie Townsend (J) 18:25; 18. Caleb Bess (J) 18:39; 19. Dalton Buchanan (CC) 19:18;
20. Clayton Carpenter (PB) 19:18; 21. Clayton Monia (CC) 19:29; 22. Jerrod Lynn (K) 19:30; 23. Jesse Perry (SC) 19:39; 24. Bryson Burns (PB) 19:43; 25; Matt Steams (CC) 19:45; 26. Caleb Ambler (CC) 19:54; 27. Josh Morrison (CC) 19:59; 28. Joshua Ladd (D) 21:13; 29. Preston Jenson (PB) 21:32;
30. Daniel Williams (PB) 23:35; 31. Dakota Holt (D) 23:47; 32. Jordan Wood (D) 24:25.35; 33. Jason Mattison (D) 24:25.56; 34. Damon Allston (D) 26:49; 35. Brandon Strickler (D) 26:50.
Varsity Girls
5,000-meters
1. Jackson 29; 2 Notre Dame 34; 3. Poplar Bluff 85; 4. Cape Central 87. Dexter NTS. Scott City NTS.
1. Chelsea Drum (J) 20:08.31; 2. Adilyn Mueller (ND) 20:36; 3. Taylor Winick (J) 21:00; 4. Katie Hanners (ND) 21:16; 5. Maddie Baungart (ND) 21:17; 6. Elsie Anderson (ND) 21:22; 7. Mollie Cunningham (J) 21:25; 8. Carlie Knott (J) 21:29; 9. Cassidy Harris (PB) 21:38; 10. Leah Hecht (J) 21:45;
11. Courtney Hahs (J) 21:48; 12. Carlee Williamson (J) 22:04; 13. Maddy McDonald (CC) 22:17; 14. Haley White (CC) 22:19; 15. Emma Cooper (PB) 22:48; 16. Bridget Trepasso (CC) 22:50; 17. Jordan Meadors (ND) 23:08; 18. Amy Banda (ND) 23:21; 19. Allison Huskey (PB) 23:57;
20. Zakia Hickman (PB) 24:04; 21. Hannah Shermonia (SC) 24:25; 22. Katie Justice (D) 24:36; 23. Aleksandra Alexksandara (CC) 24:48; 24. Kelsi Wood (D) 24:54; 25. Lucy Johnson (PB) 25:01; 26. Zionna Mehalopoulis (CC) 25:21; 27. Alice Ibrahim (PB) 26:01; 28. Tiara Bowman (CC) 26:13; 29. Kristin Cooper (PB) 26:18; 30. Elizabeth Ustinor (CC) 27:20.
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Bernie, Missouri - The SCAA Tournament continues Friday night at the Mule Barn with Bernie competing against Dexter. These two teams are long standing rivalries in volleyball and tonight's game should be an exciting one.
Top-seeded Dexter won both of their sets against the fourth-seeded Advance Lady Hornets Thursday night, 25-17, 25-19 to earn their spot in the Championship on Friday.
Jessica Lindsey tallied 12 of the Bearcats' 29 kills. Shyann Jines had nine kills along with Delaney Pullen who added four more.
Alyssa Spear had 15 assists for Dexter. Ashley Brown led Dexter defensively with a total of three digs.
Jessica Lindsey also had the only ace for the night for the Bearcats.
Dexter will play Bernie for the SCAA Championship. Game time 8:00 p.m.
The Dexter JV earned their spot in the championship game as well with a 25-22, 25-19 victory over the Woodland Cardinals.
The JV Bearcats will play Bloomfield in the JV SCAA Championship. Game time is 7:00 p.m.
Both the Junior Varsity and Varsity games will be intense tonight! Show your spirit for the Red & Black!
LETS GO BEARCATS!!!
Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Dexter, Missouri – The T.S. Hill Middle School 8th grade girls’ basketball team won their first home game of the season against the Neelyville Tigers 41-14.
The Lady 'Cats will compete at home at the Dexter 8th Grade Girls Basketball Tournament on October 26th - 28th. Game times to be announced. They will also be at home November 5th, 8th, 12th and 14th when they take on Jackson, Poplar Bluff, Kennett, and Sikeston. Game times are 6:00 p.m. with the 7th grade playing first.
#55 – Teyona Clark, #42 – Tori Beaird, #51 – Madelyn Webb, #23 – Hannah Thurmon, #34 – Taylor Wells, #24 – Amber Scott, #32 Shelby Smith, #21 – Madyson Crockett, #11 – Keri Williams, #13 – Megan Trout, #22 – Nicole Sells, #33 – Lauren Rascher.
Coaches are Chadd Allen and Eric Sitze. Team Managers are Jaden Ross, Nicole Ivy.
