Written by

Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor

Dexter, Missouri – The Dexter Bearcats varsity football team will be lead by Coach Justin Peden in his second year as head football coach. 

“I have gotten to know the guys really well now and they have gotten to know me, so we all have a better relationship,” stated Peden.  “They know what my expectations are and we have also had a year in the weight room and a year in the offensive system, so the players are more comfortable with what we are doing.”

Dexter will return 35 athletes to the roster this season comprising of sixteen seniors, twelve juniors, and seven sophomores. 

BEARCAT SENIORS ARE: Caleb Rea, Peyton Pollock, Dakota Southerland, Austin Aldridge, Jason Mattison, Brandon Quertermous, Jackson Hubbard, Tim Spence, Dylan Bazarian, Noah Kronk, Drake Mitchell, Matt Sims, Cameron Craft, Dalton Twomey, Aaron Sandlin and Jacob Murdock.

BEARCAT JUNIORS ARE: Ethan Stevens, Gavin White, Nate Weathers, Jared Deal, Austin Merritt, Tyler Stevenson, Carson Dean, Austin Chesser, River Chism, Austin Mitchell, Houston Burnett and Brandon Twomey.

BEARCAT SOPHOMORES ARE: Corey Holland, Jake Adams, Jason Jarrell, Clay Henson, Payton Tinnin, Steve Stidmon and Tyler Conaway.

“We have a lot of returning players on both sides of the ball.  Every starter except for two or three started or received considerable varsity playing time last year.  The game experience these guys have will be invaluable during this season.  They have been battle tested and dealt with tremendous adversity last season so that is a major plus.”

Senior Peyton Pollock will be back at the helm throwing for the Bearcats.  He transferred in last year when his father took over at the principal of Dexter Senior High School.  He had 110 carries for 504 yards last year and threw for 1,360 yards. 

“We are looking really good offensively,” continued Coach Peden.  “We have added some new wrinkles that allow our personnel to be more successful.  With all the returning players it has been easy installing new plays and formations.  Our offense is complex so having a year in the system has really helped out!”

The Bearcats have the comfort knowing they have some of the most substantial defensive athletes in southeast Missouri.  Noah Kronk, Jason Mattison, and Jake Adams are hard-core linebackers with River Chism and Bo McMullin providing excellent depth.  Ethan Stephens and Dylan Bazarian are the Bearcat’s two safeties.  Cornerbacks are Gavin White, Austin Chesser and Austin Aldridge all having a tremendous amount of experience on the field.

“Our defense is looking pretty stout.  We also changed some things defensively to help our players and are being more aggressive at the line of scrimmage.  Overall this years defense is head and shoulders above where we were at this point last year.”

Jason Jarrell will serve as the Bearcat’s back-up quarterback and kicker, while Ethan Stephens will punt the ball when necessary.

“I feel like we have some of the best specialists in the area,” commented Coach Peden.  “Ethan Stevens will punt, Caleb Rae will long snap and Jason Jarrell will handle kick-offs and extra point/field goals.  I truly believe that at least two games are won or lost by special teams every year.  We have been working on some things to help us in this area during practice.”

Dexter will compete in Class 3, District 1 along side New Madrid County Central, Fredericktown, Kennett, Potosi, St. Pius X (Festus), Park Hills Central, and Ste. Genevieve. 

They open Friday night against Ste. Genevieve.  Game time 8:00 p.m.

Due to the extreme heat and high temperatures it was a unanimous decision to postpone the game by one hour.  “The heat will be a factor, but we have been preaching about hydrating and will make sure the kids have plenty of water on the sidelines.”

“I am looking forward to a good, hard nosed football game against Ste. Genevieve,” continued Peden.  “The Dragons are a good team with a great coach so they will be ready for us.”

“I truly feel like high school football presents a chance for young men to have a second “family” so to speak.  These guys will go through things together that not many people will ever experience or understand.  Playing together as a family and looking out for each other will only lead to success on the and off the field.”

1 – 2 – 3 FAMILY!!!  Go Bearcats!  We will see you on the field 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 22^nd in Ste. Genevieve!  #SlaytheDragons!

Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor

Dexter, Missouri – The Dexter Varsity Volleyball Team may have some of the most talented volleyball athletes in Southeast Missouri.  Last year’s record will be hard to beat considering they had such a successful season finishing 26 – 5.

The Lady ‘Cats return all but two of their starters this season.  They went undefeated in the Stoddard County Athletic Association conference and won the tournament.

"We’ve got the numbers and height and pretty much we’ve just got to put it all together and go out and be competitive,” commented Carmen Morgan, head volleyball coach.

Leading the Bearcats are Jessica Lindsey and Shyann Jines who are veteran seniors this year and have the most experience along with juniors Brittany Brown, Julia Hahn, Ashlyn Werneck, Kendall Adams, and Matney Davis.  “We lost two key players to graduation in May, but we also have a lot of athletes back,” continued Morgan.

“I tell my kids two things.  We are going to compete and I want effort.  Those are two things that drive us all the time in practice and in games.”

“I came in with Shyann Jines and Jessica Lindsey as sophomores so we’ve been together for three years now,” stated Morgan.  “I definitely think hitting should be one of our strengths because these two middle hitters are strong.  They are also strong blockers and passers.  These two girls are very talented and work hard!”

“Julia Hahn, a junior, has been playing with us since she was a freshman,” continued Morgan.  “She’s really been working on her defense and setting this year.  She can also hit!” 

“Brittany Brown is stepping in as libero,” stated Morgan.  “Her sister (Ashley Brown) is the one who graduated and I know she will do a good job for us.”

Sophomore Janie Lindsey and freshmen Lexi Barnes, Addie Kruse, Hannah Thurmon, and Kristen Garrison also bring a lot of talent to the group. 

“We’ve got a 5’10 freshman that jumps well,” speaking of newcomer Kristen Garrison.  “She moved in and she’s a player.  She brings a whole new element to us because not only does she hit, but she can also set.”

“We have a good group of freshmen coming in,” according to Morgan.  “They have had success at the junior high level and I expect them to have success at the high school level because they play a lot of off-season ball and they’ve got good skills.  Coach Hahn has done a great job with those girls at the junior high level.”

Dexter opens their season on Monday, August 25^th when they host Farmington at the Bearcat Event Center.  “We tried to get our schedule a little tougher.  We’ve added Farmington and they are always tough.  We’ll have lots to work on when it’s over, but we are going to get out there and give it our best shot against them.”

The Lady ‘Cats will compete in Class 3, District 1 against Perryville, Notre Dame, Kennett, Doniphan, and Fredericktown during play-offs.  “We’ve also added Perryville in the regular season.  Some years we see Perryville in every tournament and some years we don’t see them at all until the district.  This year the week before the district we play Perryville and Notre Dame, which are always two tough ones in district competition.”

Coach Morgan has a new assistant volleyball coach this season.  Kacey Christian is new to the Dexter area coming from Fox Schools near St. Louis.

“I’m really excited,” commented Christian.  “I think they will have a great season.”

Pictured at the top is the Dexter varsity volleyball team:  Front row sitting from left to right are:  Ashlyn Werneck, Julia Hahn, Jessica Lindsey, Shyann Jines, Kendall Adams, and Addie Kruse.

Standing from left to right are: Brittany Brown, Lexi Barnes, Janie Lindsey, Hannah Thurmon, Kristen Garrison, and Matney Davis.

Pictured above is the Dexter JV Lady ‘Cats volleyball team.  Sitting from left to right are Megan Trout, Maddison McConnell, Ashlynn Wyman, Emily Page, Addie Kruse, and Lexi Barnes.  Standing from left to right are Rylan Hillis, Morgan Aldridge, Bailee Williams, Hannah Thurmon, Janie Lindsey, Lauren Rascher, and Maci Daniels.

JV games begin at 6:00 p.m. with Varsity following when held at home at the Bearcat Event Center.

2014 Dexter Volleyball Schedule

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Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor

Dexter, Missouri – The ShowMe Times is proud to announce the 4th Annual PigSkin Pick’em Challenge 2014.

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?!?!  We are going to go a little easy this week with just Friday night high school games to choose from.  Just click SPORTS at the top of the ShowMe Times page and in the drop down menu will be PigSkin Pick’em Challenge game.  Register for the new 2014 season and begin playing!

Games this week will feature: Dexter at Ste. Gen, Charleston at Sikeston, Caruthersville at Liberty, Chaffee at Grandview, Fredericktown at Kennett, New Madrid County Central at Malden, Hayti at Thayer, Cape Central at Vashon, Kelly at East Prairie, and St. Vincent at Valle Catholic.  May the best Man or Woman Win!!!!

In the PigSkin Pick’em, the object is simple: We post several games a week for the next 10 weeks, featuring local high school football, college and some pro games, you pick and earn a chance to WIN! 

Win?!?  Yes you can win prizes throughout football season.  Each week we will give away a wonderful prize to the 3rd place winner!!!  Now that’s something different!

At the end of the contest period, the top point scorer will win the grand prize, a 42” Flat Screen TV!

The PigSkin Pick’em Challenge will be exciting!  The full rules and regulations are as follows:

ShowMe Times Pigskin Pick’Em Challenge Official Rules & Regulations

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No purchase necessary. Participants are required to provide their full name, phone number, and working email address to have completed a valid account. One valid account per participant.

If multiple accounts are detected for a single participant, the account(s) in question will be disabled and the participant’s points will be disqualified.

Contest participants agree to abide by the terms of these Official Rules and by the decisions of the contest commissioners, which are final on all matters pertaining to the contest.

Participants grant to the ShowMe Times the right to use and publish their proper name and state online and in print, or any other media, in connection with the Contest. 

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All results posted are unofficial until winners respond to e-mail notification. The ShowMe Times reserves the right to substitute any prize with another prize of equal or greater value. 

3. Scoring

Each week there will be several games for each user to pick from, solely on a ‘what team wins’ basis. No merit will be given to score predictions, etc.

One point will be given for each correct pick.

4. Prize Drawings

Each week, the #3 winner (judged on the three highest weekly point totals) will receive a prize, selected at random, from a local business. Something a little different!

At the end of the ten (10) week contest, the participant with the highest season-long point total will be the winner of the grand prize.

In the event of a tie in point totals, either for the weekly prize or the season-long ‘grand’ prize, the tie-breaking method will be a random drawing from the names of all participants involved in the tie.

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Every week, you will receive a summary of your picks to the email address provided during registration. For your convenience, you can also provide your cellular telephone number during registration.

If a user wins a prize, the user will be notified by Facebook or Twitter.

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Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor

Dexter, Missouri – Athletes in grads 4^th – 7^th grade participate each year in the annual Dexter Parks & Recreation fall Volleyball.   Games are slated to begin Saturday, August 23^rd with two Divisions on the court.

Division 1 consists of 4^th and 5^th grade students.  Division 2 consists of 6^th and 7^th grade students. 

Division 1 teams are the Green Team, Pink Team, Brown Team, and Light Blue Team.  Division 2 teams are the Safety Pink Team, Black Team, Safety Green Team, and the Safety Orange Team.

Coaches are:

Div 1 Green Team:  Heather Greer and Brooke Smith

Div 1 Pink Team:  Jodi Burnett and Cindy Whitaker

Div 1 Brown Team: Cory Hill and Kelby Hill

Div 1 Lt Blue Team: Nichelle McClung

Div 2 Safety Pink Team: Amie Chamberlain and Mica Tinnin

Div 2 Black Team: Heather Livermore and Charla Carrier

Div 2 Safety Green Team: Tammy Phillips and Michelle Bowen

Div 2 Safety Orange Team: Amber Schaefer and Oshen Shaefer

Below is the Division 1 Volleyball Schedule for Dexter Parks & Recreation:

Below is a schedule of Division 2 games for the 2014 Volleyball Season:

Dexter, Missouri – The 14^th Annual Lion’s Club 4-Person Scramble was held at the illustrious Hidden Trails Golf Course in beautiful Dexter, Missouri.

Tim Young and Billy Fowler orchestrated a pride of volunteers to host the annual event.  160 players making up 40 teams participated and raised money for the Dexter Lion’s Club! 

The Lion’s Club hosts numerous events to raise money for needed projects.  They recently installed two lion head fountains at the city of Dexter’s East and West Parks.  They focus on sight conservation as well and have worked with local schools to secure eyeglasses for those in need.  Each year the Lion’s Club provides scholarships to local high school grads pursuing a college education.

Championship Flight

  1st .. Kyle Christian  Matt Christian  Logan Robey  Cory Mills      57

  2nd.. Justin Mosier  Joe Kennedy  Ryan Holden  Tyler Holden      59

  3rd.. Norm Robinson  Jerry Christian  Brad Bennet  Jerry Jarrell    61

  4th.. Matt Thurmon  Eric Parris  Michael Smart  Seth Blackwell    61

A Flight

  1st.. Mike Owens  Craig Strickler  John Mathis  Terry Wolpers         64

  2nd.. Don Seymore  Bayless Taylor  Dan Hudgens  Mike Backfisch 64

  3rd.. Kent Essner  Jim Rhodes  Jeremy Snider  Tony Hill                 65

  4th.. Aaron Mathis  Gary Christian  Steve Yeager  Andrew Stuever   65

B Flight

  1st.. Jim Rainey  Adam Rainey  Mark Becker  Alex Becker            67

  2nd.. Garry Brown and 3 friends                                                    67

  3rd.. Phil Cluck  Chris Cohen  Jason McGowan  Jan McGowan       67

  4th.. Krissi Crum  Beau Chamberlain  David Martin  Jason Landers  67

C Flight

  1st.. Dale Kern  Mike Kern  Neil Kern  Paul Seyer                          71

  2nd.. Kevin Bishop  Jake Cox  Greg Tarbutton  Corbin Matthews      71

  3rd.. Nolan Pixley  Derek Driskill  Chad Shearrer  David Jarrell         72

  4th.. Lonnie Cobb  Robert McMullin  Jeff Farmer  Jimmy Dowdy       72

A special thank you to all those who participated, volunteered or sponsored the Lion’s Club Golf Scramble.  An estimation of over $10,000 was raised to support those in need.

The local Lions Club Motto!! “If it isn’t fun, it isn’t Lionism!”