Dexter, Missouri - They never gave up! The Dexter varsity boys basketball team fought back in the fourth quarter late to defeat the New Madrid County Central Eagles.
The Bearcats were behind 53-45 at the end of the third quarter and then exploded in the fourth period outscoring the Eagles 26-7. The final result was a 71-60 win for Dexter.
"We executed offensively really well tonight," commented Dexter head boys basketball coach Josh Dowdy. "New Madrid got right off the bus shooting at a high percentage. Javarcus had six 3's in the first half. We weather his storm and did a good job of just hanging around."
"We were able to generate a few turnovers off of some of their miscues late that really tilted the momentum in our favor," continued Dowdy.
Jason Jarrell tallied all nine of his fourth quarter points early sparking his team's comeback. Jarrell's final basket gave Dexter the lead 56-55 with just under six minutes in regulation left.
"We isolated Jason Jarrell a few times and he was able to get to the rim and finish," stated Dowdy. "It was encouraging for the kids to break from a timeout and go execute. This group has been real coachable all year long."
Dexter's Gabe Jackson, Jacob Pedigo and Ethan Flowers led a 15-0 run in the fourth to propel them to the win.
Jackson recorded a team-high 21 points. Jarrell contributed 19 points. Ethan Flowers hit both of Dexter's 3-pointers and finished with 14 points.
Dexter improved their record to 10-9 and now above the .500 mark for the first time in the 2015-2016 season. The Bearcats will be back in action on Friday when they host Advance at their Winter Homecoming. Game time is 6:00 p.m. Homecoming Coronation will be after the JV game.
"We have not come back from a deficit like that in the two years I have been around," Dowdy said. "It's a good sign our guys are staying strong mentally."
Final Score Dexter 71, NMCC 60
Dexter 14 16 15 26 - 71
NMCC 21 15 17 7 - 60
Dexter (71) - Jason Jarrell 19, Jacob Pedigo 9, Ethan Flowers 14, Tyler Heil 2, Ryan Mayo 6, Gabe Jackson 21. FG 25, FT 19/27, F 8. (3-pointers: Ethan Flowers 2. Fouled Out: None).
NMCC (60) - Palmer Campbell 12, Javarcus Word 25, Chris Farr 11, Garrison Keene 3, Ronnie King 4, Deon Jenkins 5. FG 21, FT 7/11, F 20. (3-pointers: Javarcus Word 6, Chris Farr 1, Palmer Campbell 4. Fouled Out: Deon Jenkins.)
Dexter, Missouri - The Lady Bearcats took on one of the top teams in the state of Missouri on Tuesday night falling short by only six points. Saxony Lutheran Lady Crusaders made a fantastic run in the second quarter to secure their win 50-44.
“We definitely got off to a good start,” commented Lady ‘Cats basketball coach Chad Allen. “We made our run and then Saxony Lutheran made a huge run in the second period. That got us down pretty big especially there at the half.”
Saxony led Dexter 12 – 7 at the end of the first period and recorded 22 points in the second quarter to give them a 29 – 21 lead at the half.
Regan Weiser #35 tallied a game-high 19 points for the Crusaders. She was 3 of 4 at the charity stripe and hit four 3-pointers.
“We didn’t execute to get the lead tonight,” continued Allen. “I thought if we got the lead we might pull this out. They are a great team and they just got their best player back. Weiser had 19 point tonight against us.”
Grace Mirly also contributed in double digits. She tallied 14 points hitting five buckets and one trey. Brianna Mueller recorded 13 points including one trey and was 100% at the charity stripe adding 4 more points.
Dakota Reynolds #1 and Chaylea Mosby #35 had 16 points each. Reynolds hit four 3-pointers and two buckets. Mosby also added four 3-pointers and two buckets.
“I thought Reynolds and Mosby really shot the ball well tonight,” stated Allen. “Early we were getting the ball inside to Kristen Garrison, but in the 2ndquarter they took her away. Reynolds and Mosby did a nice job after that getting us back in the game especially in the 3rd quarter.”
“I was proud of the girls fighting their way back and making a game of it towards the end,” Allen said. “It was a close loss to a talented opponent!”
Final Score Dexter 44, Saxony 50
Dexter 12 9 13 10 - 44
Saxony 7 2 9 12 - 50
Dexter (44) - Dakota Reynolds 16, Melanie McKuin 6, Kristen Garrison 6, Chaylea Mosby 16. FG 18, FT 0/3, F 11. (3-pointers: Dakota Reynolds 16, Chaylea Mosby 4. Fouled Out: None).
Saxony (50) - Crace Mirly 14, Ali Galemmo 2, Brianna Mueller 13, Ashlynn Collier 2, Reagan Wieser 17. FG 17, FT 8/10, F 8. (3-pointers: Grace Mirly 1, Brianna Mueller 1, Raegan Wieser 4. Fouled Out: None).
“Tough loss, but we have to bounce right back because we have another tough team against Naylor on Thursday.” Allen said.
Dexter (14-4) will be back in action on Thursday when they travel to Naylor. Game time 6:00 p.m.
Dexter, Missouri - The Saxony Lutheran junior varsity girls basketball team traveled to the Bearcat Event Center on Tuesday evening. Saxony led the Lady JV Cats in every quarter, but the final period to secure their 40 – 34 victory.
Courtney Kester tallied a team-high 10 points for the Crusaders. She was the only one in double digits for Saxony Lutheran.
Dexter’s Maycie Martin recorded a game-high 12 points. Natalie Sitze, Meghan Trout and Madyson Crockett each contributed one trey.
Final Score Dexter JV 34, Saxony Lutheran 40
Dexter 6 15 6 12 - 34
Saxony 9 10 18 3 - 40
Dexter (34) - Rylee Allen 4, Maycie Martin 12, Natalie Sitze 7, Meghan Trout 3, Keirstan Keirsey 2, and Madyson Crockett 5. FG 15, FT 1/3, F 18. (3-pointers: Natalie Sitze 1, Meghan Trout 1, Madyson Crockett 1. Fouled Out: None).
Saxony Lutheran (40) - Addison Beussink 9, Courtney Kester 10, Callie Brown 6, Laurel Mueller 7, Macy Morehead 1, Zoie Roth 5. FG 12, FT 14/23, F 7. (3-pointers: Courtney Kester 1, Laurel Mueller 1. Fouled Out: None).
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter junior varsity boys basketball team jumped out to a 15-10 lead by the end of the first period and never looked back on their way to a 49-39 victory over the New Madrid County Central Eagles on Monday evening at the Bearcat Event Center.
Ben Sindle recorded four 3-pointers for the Bearcats and was 100% at the charity stripe adding two more points to the scoreboard. He finished with a team-high 14 points.
Dawson Kastings was the only other Dexter player to finish in double digits tallying 11 points on five buckets and one free throw.
Stand-out Craig Beasley recorded a game-high 23 points for New Madrid.
Final Score Dexter JV 49, NMCC 39
Dexter 15 5 14 15 - 49
NMCC 10 9 6 14 - 39
Dexter (49) - Kole Kelley 7, Marcus Woodson 3, Joe Rice 2, Seth Rogers 8, Nate Gargas 4, Ben Sindle 14, Dawson Kastings 11. FG 16, FT 10/20, F 11. (3-pointers: Kole Kelley 2, Marcus Woodson 1, Ben Sindle 4. Fouled Out: None)
NMCC (39) - JaMonte Sykes 4, Craig Beasley 23, Javarcus Word 2, Eddie Grandberry 3, Blakey 4. FG 16, FT 4/5, F 19. (3-pointers: Craig Beasley 3. Fouled Out: Eddie Grandberry).
The junior varsity boys basketball team will be back in action on Friday, February 5th against Advance. It’s Winter Homecoming for the Dexter students! Please come out and support your favorite BEARCAT!
Photo credit to Dee Loflin, ShowMe Times manager/editor. Seth Rogers #21 shooting the ball at the charity stripe!
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter freshman boys basketball team had a make-up game against the New Madrid County Central Eagles. Their game has bee postponed due to weather a couple of weeks ago. NMCC came out on top by one bucket 56-54!
Thailin March recorded a game-high 21 points for the Eagles.
Dexter’s Braxton Foster recorded a team-high 14 points. Seth Rogers tallied 11 points. Rogers and Joe Rice each contributed one 3-pointers.
Final Score Dexter Freshman 54, NMCC 56
Dexter 19 10 13 12 - 54
MNCC 16 10 12 18 - 56
Dexter (54) – Seth Rogers 11, Nate Gargas 8, Eric Hahn 2, Braxton Foster 14, Joe Rice 3, Chad Smith 16. FG 20, FT 12/18, F 18. (3-pointers: Seth Rogers 1, Joe Rice 1. Fouled Out: Braxton Foster).
NMCC (56) – Corvon Williams 6, Keilan Gibbs 3, Thailin March 21, Johnnie Walker 14, Keaston Phillips 3, Gabe York 7. FG 20, FT 12/27, F 17. (3-pointers: Johnnie Walker 1, Keaston Phillips 1. Fouled Out: None).
Photo credit to Dee Loflin, ShowMe Times Manager/Editor. Eric Hahn #21 dribbles the ball down the court.
