Dexter, Missouri - Bearcat Nation will have something new to look at from the stands. The "Boys of Fall" will show-off their new helmets with a brand new Bearcat graphic.
They plan to debut their new look at the annual Football Jamboree in Kennett on Friday, August 15th at 6:00 p.m.
"I think the new look gives the guys and the community something to be excited about," stated Head Football Coach Justin Peden. "So far the reception has been great!"
The Bearcats will face the Kennett Indians, NMCC Eagles, and East Prairie Eagles in preseason action - this can be a great ‘scouting’ tool for the ‘Cats, as they face both Kennett and NMCC later in the season during districts.
"Kennett looked a lot better at the contact camp this year," stated Peden. "I think we will both do better now that a year has gone by in our respective systems."
When asked about New Madrid County Central, Peden commented, "
NMCC is a big question mark. Anytime a new coach comes in there is an adjustment period. I've heard a lot of good things coming from over there. I am interested to see their development."
The scrimmages will follow the traditional jamboree format, with a coin toss to determine offense or defense and the ball placed at the 40 yd. line. If a team scores, the ball will be placed back at the 40 yd. line. Each team will play 12 plays on offense and defense, respectively. No score will be kept. There will be no kicking game.
New Madrid County Central was initially scheduled to host the event this year; however due to troubled field conditions the event was moved to Kennett. Dexter is slated to host in 2015.
2014 Dexter Varsity Football Schedule with all games beginning at 7:00 p.m. with the pre-game show.
8/22 at Ste. Genevieve
8/29 Poplar Bluff (H)
9/5 Charleston (H)
9/12 at Sikeston
9/19 at Caruthersville
9/26 Kennett (Homecoming)
10/3 at New Madrid County Central
10/10 Park Hill Central (H) (Senior Night)
10/17 at Malden
The Junior Varsity football team will play on Monday evenings at 6 p.m. except for the Poplar Bluff game which will be on Tuesday due to the Labor Day holiday on that Monday. They will have only two home games this year, hosting Charleston on September 8th and hosting Kennett on September 29th.
8/25 at Malden
9/2 at Poplar Bluff
9/8 Charleston (H)
9/15 at Sikeston
9/22 at Caruthersville
9/29 Kennett (H)
10/6 at New Madrid County Central
Mark you calendar for another great year of Bearcat Football!! We’ll see you on the field!
