Dexter, Missouri – The Dexter 8th grade Lady ‘Cats upset #1 seeded Jackson 53-48 in the Championship of the eight-team Dexter 8th grade girls basketball tournament Monday evening.

Dexter outpaced the Indians in the fourth period 21 – 11 to guarantee their win.

Chaylea Mosby earned a game-high 17 points including 11 free throws for the Bearcats.  Rylee Allen tallied 10 points for the ‘Cats.

Jackson’s Kali Mayfield led the Indians with 21 points.

Dexter defeated Charleston 71-17 in the quarterfinal game and Cairo 63-23 in the semifinal game on Saturday.

Other teams participating in the tournament were the Puxico Indians, Cairo Pilots, Charleston Bluejays, Cape Central Tigers, Sikeston Bulldogs, Jackson Indians, and the Senath Lions.

Final Score No. 2 Dexter 53, No. 1 Jackson 48 

Jackson   14   11   12   11  -   48

Dexter      15    6    11   21   -  53

Jackson (48) - Kamryn Adams 3, Laura Bertrand 4, Kali Mayfield 21, Alexis Allstun 8, Mikayla Liley 6, Briann Jenkins 6. FG 22, FT 4/11, F 23 (3-pointers: none. Fouled out: Bertrand)

Dexter (53) - Maycie Martin 6, Anna Bishop 1, Natalie Sitze 2, Keirston Keirsey 6, Rylee Allen 10, Chaylea Mosby 28. FG 18, FT 16/26, F 11. (3-pointers: Mosby. Fouled out: none)

You can see more Lady 'Cats action tonight at the Bearcat Event Center when the 7th and 8th grade girls host Twin Rivers.  Game time is 6:00 p.m.