Puxico, Missouri - The Dexter Bearcats braved the weather and coasted to a 70-36 win over the Puxico Indians.

Dexter led 14-5 at the end of the first quarter and 36 – 7 at the half.

“Our ability to defend set the tone for game against Puxico,” stated Dexter boys basketball coach Josh Dowdy. “I believe our transition offense is also improving.  We were able to make some nice outlet passes and score out in front of their defense. 

The Bearcats recorded double digits for each of the four periods.

Ethan Flowers had a tremendous night against the Indians recording a game-high 24 points.  He hit six 3-pointers.

Gabe Jackson tallied 13 points.  Jacob Pedigo contributed 12 points.  Tyler Heil and Ryan Mayo each added a trey for Dexter.

“It’s always nice to get a win on the road in our conference,” Dowdy said.  “For the second consecutive game we came out and got stops to start the game.”

Levi Woods paced the Puxico Indians with 16 points including four treys.

Final Score Dexter 70, Puxico 36

Dexter  14  22  20  14  -  70

Puxico    5     2  18  11  -  36

Dexter (70) - Jacob Crumley 2, Dawson Kasting 4, Jacob Pedigo 12, Ethan Flowers 24, Tyler Heil 9, Ryan Mayo 6, Gabe Jackson 13.  FG 27, FT 8/11, F 12. (3-pointers: Ethan Flowers 6, Tyler Heil 1, Ryan Mayo 1.  Fouled Out: None).

Puxico (36) - Levi Woods 16, Nathan Dare 3, Chris Siler 4, Jordan Burch 4, Brad Clark 2, Chris Dunivan 7.  FG 13, FT 5/10, F 12.  (3-pointers: Levi Woods 4, Chris Dunivan 1.  Fouled Out: None).

Dexter (7-8) will be back in action on Friday evening when they New Madrid County Central at the Bearcat Event Center.  Game time 6:00 p.m.