Dexter, Missouri – The 2014-2015 DHS Charles Bland Award winner Mr. Noah Kronk has made the decision to play football at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau.
“I am really excited to go there,” commented Kronk. “Coach Matukewicz has a good philosophy – it’s brick by brick. He is really enthusiastic and you could tell when I went up there how excited the players are to be part of the program.”
“Coach Peden had been encouraging me to play college ball,” continued Kronk. “After thinking about it, I thought it was something I really wanted to do.”
Kronk recorded 112 tackles as a linebacker for the Dexter Bearcats this season. He was selected All-Conference and one of the Top 10 Defensive Players in Southeast Missouri.
Noah is the son of Darryl and Carla Bradley and has participated in tennis, basketball, and football all four years of high school. He is an active member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Honors Choir, Pep Club, and the Dexter Honor Society.
He attended Missouri Boys State and was named All-Region Football team member and All-District Football team member in 2013.
When asked about his two most memorable football moments, Kronk said, “My two favorite moments would probably be last year when we played Charleston and we came from behind and scored three touchdowns and I sealed it off with a game-ending interception. And this year when we defeated Sikeston at Sikeston which was probably my favorite memory of high school.”
“I am super proud of Noah,” stated Dexter head football coach Justin Peden. “He is a great kid. He was always at everything we asked him to be at and he got there early. He deserves the opportunity and I think he will represent Dexter very well, represent us well and his family. I think he is going to be successful in whatever he chooses to do and I am very glad he chose to stay local so I can go watch him play.”
Kronk said he has played many positions on the football field during his high school and middle school days. He has played running back, tight end, middle linebacker, outside linebacker and wide receiver. He will have to gain a bit of muscle to play linebacker in college, about 30 pounds.
“I see him as a linebacker,” stated Peden. “He has the instincts to play it. I think he can play it. I could also see him in special teams his freshman and sophomore seasons and then maybe step into a starting role. He’s a smart football player and a smart kid, and I think he will be able to play wherever they want him to play.”
Southeast Missouri State University under the direction of Tom Matukewicz will host numerous local players from Potosi, Kennett, Bonne Terre, Jackson, and now Dexter.
“I am super impressed with Coach Matukewicz,” commented Peden. “I have heard him speak at a couple of clinics. He is really all about recruiting in the southeast Missouri area and I am glad Noah is going into an environment with coaches that I think will help his development. All the assistant coaches p there are great as well and it’s going to be a great place for him to be.”
Sikeston, Missouri – The Dexter Golf Team will compete in the SEMO Conference Golf Tournament on Monday in Sikeston. This will be the first time in 13 years the conference tournament will be played in Sikeston.
Fifteen teams will compete at Fox Haven Country Club, a par-71 course. The large school division will be comprised of Dexter, Cape Central, Notre Dame, Jackson, Poplar Bluff, and Sikeston. Notre Dame will be the team to beat, as they are the returning champions and won the tournament in 2013 and 2014.
The small school division will include Advance, Kennett, Malden, Caruthersville, Doniphan, Kelly, Clearwater, New Madrid County Central, and Saxony Lutheran.
Doniphan won last year’s small division.
It all begins at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 27th at Fox Haven Country Club in Sikeston. Good luck Bearcats!
Dexter, Missouri – The Lady Cats opened the SCAA Softball Tournament with an impressive win on Monday evening. They crushed the Puxico Lady Indians 11-0 in just five innings.
Morgan Ross earned the victory on the mound for Dexter. She allowed only four hits and walked three.
Brittany Brown hit a 3-RBI double in the bottom of the second inning to really get the runs going and the Lady Cats never looked back on their way to winning the opening game of the SCAA tournament.
Amber Spence went 3 for 3 at bat with singles.
Halley Sielert was 2 for 2 with a 2-RBI single and a 2-RBI double.
Dakota Silliman was also 2 for 2 with a pair of RBI singles and a walk. She also slid into home with a score!
“I was really proud of the hitters at the bottom of our lineup today,” stated Dexter coach Starla Pulley. “They kind of helped carry us today.”
Bernie seeded #2 will host Dexter on Tuesday, April 21st at 4:30 p.m. in the semifinal game of the SCAA Softball Tournament. Bernie defeated Dexter in the regular season 5-1.
“We had 11 strikeouts the last time we faced Bernie,” commented Pulley. “We really need to put the ball in play and put pressure on their defense.”
Final Score Dexter 11, Puxico 0
Puxico 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 4 2
Dexter 0 6 3 2 x - 11 11 0
WP – Morgan Ross, LP – Kayt Haynes, 2B – Brittany Brown (D), Halley Sielert (D). Multiple Hits – Dexter: Halley Sielert 2-2, Amber Spence 3-3, Dakota Silliman 2-2; Puxico: Vikki Burch 2-2.
Stoddard County, Missouri – The 2015 SCAA high school softball tournament seedings have been released.
Advance Lady Hornets earned the #1 seed and will begin play on Tuesday, April 21st at 4:30 p.m. in Advance.
Bernie Lady Mules earned the #2 spot and will also begin play on Tuesday, April 21st at 4:30 p.m. in Bernie.
Dexter Lady Cats received the #3 seed and will play #6 seed Puxico on Monday, April 20th at 4:30 p.m. in Dexter. The winner of this game will proceed and play Bernie on Tuesday.
Woodland earned the #4 seed and will play #5 seeded Bloomfield Lady Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. at Woodland on Monday, April 20th.
Championship game is slated for Thursday, April 23rd at the higher seed’s home town.
2015 SCAA Girls Softball Seedings
#1 Advance
#2 Bernie
#3 Dexter
#4 Woodland
#5 Bloomfield
#6 Puxico
Advance, Missouri – The Dexter Middle School 8th grade volleyball team ended their season winning the SCAA Volleyball Championship against the Bloomfield Wildcats on Tuesday evening in Advance.
The #1 seeded Lady Cats defeated #3 seeded Lady Wildcats 25-20, 25-20 for the 8th grade title.
Dexter finished their season with a record of 18-1.
Shown in the photo are the Lady Cats with their first-place plaque: #8 Kelby Hill, #9 Jerrica Porter, #10 Natalie Size, #12 Emily Smith, #14 Jayden Northcutt, #16 Maci McBride, #33 Anna Bishop, #18 Hallie Keathley, #19 Keirstan Keirsey, #20 Maycie Martin, #24 Rylee Allen, and #25 Chaylea Mosby.
Melissa Hahn and Kacey Christian coach Dexter.
Pictured below are the Bloomfield 8th grade volleyball team with their second-place plaque: #2 Laura Stickles, #13 Tyrah Hartle, #15 Creylee Huddleston, #16 Lillie Sherfield, #21 Lilly Warrick, #24 Bailey Below, #25 Haley Persfull, and #27 Sydney Mayo.
Sherilyn Long coaches Bloomfield.
