Dexter, Missouri – The boys of winter took time out of their summer schedule to participate in the 80+ team Rib City Boys’ Basketball Shootout in Dexter this past week.
Athletes from Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Illinois, and Missouri descended upon Dexter, Bernie, Essex, and Bloomfield gyms to battle against the best of the best.
The Charleston Bluejays defeated Ridgeway, Tennessee 43-40 in their semifinal and West Plains, Missouri 50-45 in the Championship of the 7-team bracket played on Court #2 of the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter.
Scott County Central Braves beat Mexico, Missouri in their quarterfinal, then defeated Dyer County, Tennessee in their semifinal before winning their Championship game against Herrin, Illinois 58-42 in their 8-team bracket on Court #1 of the Bearcat Event Center.
Calvert City, Kentucky beat Greene County Tech of Paragould, Arkansas 58-32 in the semifinal and Trigg County, Kentucky in the Championship game 44-32 in their 8-team bracket played on Court #3 of the Bearcat Event Center.
The last boys basketball Rib City Shootout of the summer will take place on July 10th and 11th.
There is also a girls basketball Rib City Shootout slated for July 17th and 18th.
Dexter, Missouri – Starla Pulley, head softball coach for Dexter Senior High School brought top coaches from Murray State University to a one-day softball camp held on Monday in Dexter.
Softball may be a spring sport at Dexter High School; however these girls have been training hard all summer long in preparation for their upcoming season.
Coaches from Murray State University were on hand Monday for the one-day camp for softball athletes from Dexter, Puxico, Malden, Bell City, and Sikeston. Twenty-three athletes attended the camp in Dexter.
“This is our first time hosting a collegiate camp,” stated Pulley. “I am sure we will host another one.”
Each athlete experienced an intensive program allowing them to improve their game. Each player received individual instruction on batting skills like stance improvement, hit and runs, pull hitting, bunting and hitting for power, pitching skills that included pitching motions, release points, and communication between the pitcher and catcher, fielding skills for catching pop-flies and groundballs, performing relay throws and turning double-plays.
It was a very hot day in the Heartland and the girls learned about hydrating, drinking plenty of liquids as well as having a balanced meal during their work-out.
“The girls had a great time,” commented Pulley. “They all left learning something new to make their game and respective team better.”
“In the fall I am hoping to have them back and work with our high school team as a whole to work on situational plays and individual positions,” continued Pulley.
The Dexter Lady Softball Cats are slated to play Oran on Thursday at 5:00 p.m. at the softball field on Grant St. across from Keller Public Library. The public is encouraged to attend and enjoy an afternoon of softball fun!
“We are playing more summer ball and having camps to improve our program. It is a work in progress. The girls are invested and working very hard, that’s always nice to see. WE have a lot of younger girls interested in softball and it’s important to keep young talent interested and love the game. This will help build our program.”
Dexter, Missouri - High Power Soccer Camp hosted by Risen Church in Dexter is back for its 7th year! More than 100 children and adults participated last year and this year will be even more exciting.
All boys and girls ages 5-10 (or entering 6th grade) are invited to come out July 26th - 30th at East City Park for soccer, food, music, bible lessons and lots of fun!
Camp runs nightly from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
No special equipment is required just clothes to play in, tennis shoes and lots and lots of energy. Parents are encouraged to stick around for the fun as well.
Registration is FREE! Please register by July 10th for a FREE High Power Soccer Camp T-shirt by clicking HERE.
For more information about the camp click HERE.
Risen Church is located at 15 East St, Francis Street in Dexter. Contact them at 573-624-4641 or send an email to office@wearerisen.org. You can also find them on Facebook or check out their website www.wearerisen.org.
Perryville, Missouri - The 7th Annual Perryville Volleyball Subway Shootout is slated to begin Friday, June 19th. There will be 33 varsity teams and 27 junior varsity/freshman teams competing on Friday and Saturday.
Each team should have 3 pool play games and then be placed into a pre-determined tournament bracket. Pool play results have no bearing on tournament placement.
All games will start with a 4-4 score with all games going to 25 points on the scoreboard. Tournament play matches will be best two of three games. The first two games of tournament play will be to 21 points (25 points on the scoreboard). If a third game is tournament play is needed, it will be to 11 points (15 points on the scoreboard). There will be no cap on any game. Must win by 2 points.
Warm up will be 6 total minutes. Each team will have 3 minutes total to use the court for hitting and serving. One time out per game, per team.
The High School Gym is located on College Street. From Highway 55 take Exit 129 and go past McDonald's. Make a Right turn on St. Joseph Street and then a right turn on Rolla. Turn Right on College to get to High School. Turn left on State, left on Schindler to get to Elementary Gym. The Middle School Gym is located behind the High School on Campus Drive.
The varsity teams will play on Friday with junior varsity and freshman teams competing on Saturday.
Dexter varsity volleyball Cats plays Arcadia Valley at 9:15 a.m. at the Perry Park Center court #2.
They then play at 11:30 a.m. at the same location against Poplar Bluff.
At 2:00 p.m. they play Liberty Mt. View at the same location.
Then the Dexter Lady Cats will play Perryville at 3:30 p.m. at the Perryville High School in tournament play.
For Tournament Brackets on Friday CLICK HERE!
In pool play, the Rippers went 1-1, defeating Missouri Stixx (3-1), and tying with the Jackson Nationals (6-6). In Sunday’s tournament action, the Rippers moved past the Memphis Tigers Schrier (5-1) to advance to the semi-final round, then defeated Warrior Baseball Club (3-1) to secure a spot in the Sunday evening championship match-up.
In the final game of the twelve-team tournament, the Rippers pulled off a 7th-inning, come-from-behind victory over the Mizuno Mad Dogs, a Major team out of White Hall, AR, closing out the weekend with a 4-1 win.
The Rippers baseball team is made up of young men from the Southeast Missouri area, from Poplar Bluff to Jackson, and is coached by Danny Dumey.
The Rippers move to 18-2-2 for the season, and will compete next in the Triple Crown Semo State Championships in Cape Girardeau on June 19-21.
Back Row, Left to Right: Mitchell Proctor, Wyatt Rowland, Landon Tienkoff, Blake Robertson, Tyler Martin, and Dalton Hobgood.
Front Row, Left to Right: Landon Hahn, Layne Robinson, Collin Dumey, and Breven Yarbro.
Submitted by Krystal Hobgood.
