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"THE HULK" FARIES WINS ShoFIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT BELT
Branson, Missouri - Dr. Bruce Banner has nothing on Dexter's own MMA Champion, Josh "The Hulk" Faries. Josh continues his MMA fighting career adding title belts and wins to his record that can be seen as nothing less than "Incredible".
This past Saturday, Faries tag teamed with a large group of coaches, friends and supporters from the Dark Horse MMA to travel to Branson as the Main Event at the ShoFIGHT Heavy Hitters MMA event. ShoFIGHT has quickly emerged as one of the top New Mixed Martial Arts Promoters in the Midwest.
This contest was a big one for Josh, as the title belt for the ShoFIGHT Heavyweight Championship had been vacated and was on the line. Already the ShoFIGHT Super Heavyweight Champion and the Cage of Honor Heavyweight Champion, Faries was all business.
"The Hulk" had been training hard at The Fitness Connection in Downtown Dexter preparing for this fight. Josh was slated to take on another Missouri challenger, Travis Kelly, in the Heavyweight division. The heavyweights are noted as those in the 264 pound fighter weights.
As the final event of the evening before a sell out crowd at the Radison Hotel and Convention Center, Faries was well aware of the challenge that Kelly would bring to the cage. After a hard fought battle and at the 0:52 mark of Round 2, "The Hulk" defeated Travis Kelly by a KO/TKO, otherwise known as a "Ground and Pound Tapout".
The success in the cage of Josh "The Hulk" Faries is only a portion of the story, as many that know him are well aware of what sits below that rough and tough exterior. Josh has a kindness that is very apparent with each encounter. He is proof that in a sport that requires a certain level of aggressive skills, you can certainly expect that the example that Josh shares with others is one of a tenacious worker at a sport he dearly loves to participate. Congratulations Josh from the SMT and all your friends.
Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Dexter, Missouri - It was a heartbreaking loss for the Dexter 7th Grade Lady 'Cats basketball team on Tuesday evening as they were undefeated. It was an intense game, but the Jackson Lady Indians prevailed. Final score Jackson 37 - Dexter 33.
Chaylea Mosby #35 is the girl to watch this season as she tallied 25 points for the Bearcats. Mosby was the top scorer and sunk a 3-pointer during the game.
7th Grade Girls: Jackson 37, Dexter 33
Jackson 4 10 12 11 - 37
Dexter 5 11 3 14 - 33
JACKSON (37) - Natalie Miller 2, Laura Bertrand 1, Kalli Mayfield 2, Alexis Allstun 17, Mikala Liley 13, Bri Jenkins 2. FG 14, FT 9/15, F 15. (3-pointers: none. Fouled out; none)
DEXTER (33) - Maci Martin 3, Natalie Sitze 3, Rylee Allen 2, Chaylea Mosby 25. FG 14, FT 4/9, F 14. (3-pointers: Mosby 1. Fouled out: none)
The 8th grade Lady 'Cats improve their record to 9-1 as they were able to hold off Jackson by a score of 29 - 26.
Hannah Thurmon #23 led the girls with 16 points. Madyson Crockett #21 added nine along with Taylor Wells #34 who contributed 4 more points.
8th Grade Girls: Dexter 29, Jackson 26
Jackson 4 6 6 10 - 26
Dexter 8 8 10 3 - 29
JACKSON (26) - Molly Parker 2, Emma Masterson 2, Cheyenne Kessler 8, Mae Massey 6, Grace Pehle 2, Taylor Donner 4, Lauryn Varner 2. FG 12, FT 0/4, F 19. (3-pointers: none. Fouled out: Pehle)
DEXTER (29) - Madyson Crockett 9, Hannah Thurmon 16, Taylor Wells 4. FG 8, FT 13/21. F 9. (3-pointers: none. Fouled out: none)
The Dexter Middle School will host the Poplar Bluff Mules on Friday. Game time is 6:00 p.m. Football season is over for the Bearcats so spend your Friday night with LBB at the middle school! Go Bearcats!
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Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Dexter, Missouri - The Bearcat gym was packed to capacity on Monday evening when the Dexter Middle School hosted the Richland Rebels.
The T.S. Hill Middle School 8th grade boys basketball team is looking great on the court. Adding another win to a perfect 4-0 season with their win against Richland on Monday evening. Final score was Dexter 59 - Richland 10.
Bo McMullin #52 led the Bearcats with 16 points. Kole Kelly #3 and Matthew Stone #21 each had a 3-pointer against Richland.
The 7th grade boys basketball team is also having a great season adding another win to their 4-0 record.
Three of the 'Cats were in the double digits. Nate Gargas #4 led the Bearcats with 18 points on the court along with Seth Rogers #2 with 13 and Braxton Foster #24 who added another 10. points.
7th Grade Boys: Dexter 57, Richland 13
Richland 6 3 2 2 - 13
Dexter 19 11 19 8 - 57
RICHLAND (13) - Daniel Petty 3, Andrew Wally 2, James Burton 2, Jordan Carmack 2, Jason Pinkley 4. FG 6, FT 0/3, F 10. (3-pointers: Petty 1. Fouled out: none)
DEXTER (57) - Seth Rogers 13, Nate Gargas 18, Eric Hahn 2, Landin Wood 2, Joe Rice 2, Jake Harris 4, Braxton Foster 10, Josh Sitzes 2, Garrison Collier 2, Luke Boyer 2. FG 26, FT 5/12, F 6. (3-pointers: none. Fouled out: none)
8th Grade Boys: Dexter 59, Richland 10
Richland 2 2 4 2 - 10
Dexter 25 13 8 13 - 59
RICHLAND (10) - Nick Azure 2, Josh Shidler 2, Daniel Petty 4, Josh Cunningham 2. FG 5, FT 0/0, F 7. (3-pointers: none. Fouled out: none)
DEXTER (59) - Kole Kelley 3, Matthew Stone 3, Ben Sindle 6, Dawson Kasting 4, Nick Trout 6, Jake Rice 4, Spencer Owens 4, Bo McMullin 16, Jordan Laird 6, Gabe Jackson 7. FG 26, FT 5/10, F 5. (3-pointers: Kelley 1, Stone 1. Fouled out: none)
The Dexter Middle School Bearcats will be back in action on Thursday evening at the Bearcat Event Center hosting the Bloomfield Wildcats. Game time is 6:00 p.m. This will be a great match-up so come out and cheer for your favorite 'Cat! Go Bearcats!
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Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Missouri - We at the Missouri Department of Conservation want to remind you about a rich tradition and very popular pastime enjoyed by many Missourians this time of year -- deer hunting and watching.
Conservation makes Missouri a great place to hunt and watch deer. Missouri has nearly 520,000 deer hunters and almost two million wildlife watchers. Activities related to deer hunting and watching support thousands of businesses in communities around the Show-Me State, support more than 12,000 Missouri jobs, and boost state and local economies by about $1 billion each year.
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Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Dexter, Missouri - Congratulations to Jessica Lindsey. She earned a spot on the 2013 Class 3 District 1 Volleyball All-District Team #1.
1st Team:
Jessica Lindsey-Dexter
Alex Spears-Perryville
Brooke Hogard-Perryville
Kaylie Hadler-Perryville
Kayla Buxton-Perryville
Lydia Goodson-Notre Dame
Kaitlin Welter-Notre Dame
Congratulations to Shyann Jines and Alyssa Spear. They earned a spot on the 2013 Class 3 District 1 Volleyball All-District Team #2.
2nd Team:
Shyann Jines-Dexter
Alyssa Spear-Dexter
Brooke Moll-Perryville
Kenna Hounihan-Kennett
Jacky Lockhert-Kennett
Karsen Powers-Notre Dame
Taylor Feeney-Notre Dame
Annie Siebert-Notre Dame
Way to go Dexter Bearcats on a great Volleyball season!
