Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter R-XI School District is excited to announce Mr. Kevin Goltra as their new Head Football Coach for the 2016-2017 school year.
Coach Goltra has 15 years of notable coaching experience; 4 as a head coach and 11 as a defensive coordinator. Early in Goltra’s career, he coached as the defensive coordinator at a school in Northwest Missouri and as a linebacker coach at a junior college in North Dakota. He served as head coach at Obion County High School and Kenwood High School in Tennessee. While at Obion County, he helped transform a team that made the Class 4A Playoffs and at Kenwood he led the Knights to the Class 5A playoffs. Most recently, he was at Lake County School District in Tiptonville, TN.
Coach Goltra is an experienced teacher, reaching Level 5 status in TN. He has previously taught Government, Psychology, Sociology, World History, and U.S. History. He also holds a Master’s of Science in Educational Leadership. Coach Goltra is married to Tiffany. They have five children ages 17, 16, 12, and twins who are 3.
Coach Goltra indicates his coaching philosophy is centered on hard work, accountability, and doing things the right way. He believes hard work and attention to detail are the focal points to being able to compete against schools that may be bigger or have superior athletes. He looks forward to moving to this area and building a top-notch programs that the students, administration, and community can be proud of.
Superintendent, Mr. Mitchell Wood is pleased to welcome Coach Goltra as the new football coach stating, “Coach Goltra has the right combination of character, experience, enthusiasm, and vision to take on the unique opportunities and challenges of the position at Dexter High School. He has a proven track record of success on the field, and getting his players to play at the next level.”
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Bearcats varsity boys basketball team entered Tuesday's night match-up with the Poplar Bluff Mules with all intentions of stopping Mules' two powerhouse athletes, Marcedus Leech and Willie Lucas. Dexter's defense did just that as it managed to hold Leech completely scoreless. Lucas however managed to pull out and tallied a game-high 27 points. It would be the first time in 4 years and only the 2nd time in 15 years that Dexter would overpower Poplar Bluff in boys basketball.
It was the fourth quarter that the Bearcats really shined and proved they were a substantial team to beat. With a record of 13-10 they are earning their stripes this year on the court! The Mules were up 32-24 at the half, but Dexter eliminated that deficit and took their first lead of the game 38-37 when Jason Jarrell recorded a layup with just 3 minutes to go in the third period. The Mules answered back with a bucket at the buzzer.
The Bearcats had an explosive fourth quarter finish. Jason Jarrell hit two to take the lead once again in the opening minute of the fourth quarter. Ethan Flowers recorded a trey and Jacob Pedigo hit a field goal. It was tied 45-45 with 5:35 left in regulation. Pedigo hit a bucket then got fouled and hit two more from the charity stripe. It became a battle of free throws in the last two minutes of the game, but enough to beat Poplar Bluff 61-57.
"The story of the game was the job Tyler Heil did on defense," stated Dexter head basketball coach Josh Dowdy. "We have a lot of respect for Leech and Lucas. We were trying to make someone else beat us, and Heil executed our game plan perfectly. It's one thing having a plan, but it is another carrying it out."
"Heil will sleep well tonight," Dowdy continued. "He finished with one point and 20 stops. I love a kid who takes pride in getting stops."
Gabe Jackson and Jacob Pedigo each recorded 16 points for Dexter. Jackson tallied 14 points in the paint and two on free throws. Pedigo scored half of his total points in the final quarter of the game.
"I knew we were in good shape when Gabe was yelling for the ball," stated Dowdy. "Pedigo played with a lot of poise on offense and attacked the glass well."
Jason Jarrell contributed 13 points and Ethan Flowers recorded 10 point. Flowers added four 3-pointers to his high school record.
"We started out a little slow, but gained some confidence throughout the game," Dowdy said. "The guards did a tremendous job handling the ball and Gabe did an outstanding job of altering shots and standing his ground. He also did what Gabe does - REBOUND!"
Final Score Dexter 61 - Poplar Bluff 57!
"WOW!" Dowdy said of the Bearcats win. "A big win for these guys."
Dexter will be back in action on February 23rd when they host the Notre Dame Bulldogs.
Dexter 13 11 14 23 - 61
Poplar Bluff 18 14 7 18 - 57
Dexter (61) - Jason Jarrell 13, Jacob Pedigo 16, Ethan Flowers 10, Tyler Heil 1, Ryan Mayo 5, Gabe Jackson 16. FG 21, FT 15/25, F 17. (3-pointers: Jason Jarrell 1, Ethan Flowers 2, Ryan Mayo 1. Fouled Out: None).
Poplar Bluff (57) - Tyler Cline 11, Rodney Houston 2, Tristen Francisco 8, Willie Lucas 27. FG 17, Ft 12/16, F 23. (3-pointers: Tyler Cline 3, Tristen Francisco 2, Willie Lucas 4. Fouled Out: None).
Dexter, Missouri - Ethan Flower, senior at Dexter High School, was recognized for breaking the school 3-point record.
Ethan has currently made 160 three-pointers in his career.
On January 28, 2016, he broke the record against Bloomfield in the semi-final game of the SCAA Tournament.
Shawn Guethle, who graduated in 2000, held the record before Ethan eclipsed his mark of 142.
The ShowMe Times will have a feature article later in the week with comments from Guethle, Coach Josh Dowdy, and Ethan Flowers.
Congratulations Ethan!
Dexter, Missouri - The Lady Cats took on the Poplar Bluff Lady Tigers at the Bearcat Event Center on a very foggy Monday evening.
The Lady Mules jumped out to an early lead in the first quarter 19-16, but it didn’t take long for Dexter to rebound scoring 22 points in the second period to lead at the half 38-33.
Kaitlyn Slaughter #20 and Autumn Dodd #3 each recorded a team-high 13 points for the Lady Mules. Slaughter had the only trey for Poplar Bluff.
Dexter’s Krysten Garrison had a great night with a game high 19 points off of 8 buckets and was 3 for 4 at the charity stripe.
Freshman Chaylea Mosby continued to be a powerhouse tallying 17 points on four buckets, two 3-pointers, and was 3 for 4 in free throws.
Melanie McKuin, senior, recorded 15 points on five buckets, 1 trey, and 100% at the charity stripe adding 2 points.
Dakota Reynolds contributed 11 points on four field goals, and one 3-pointer.
Cheyenne Mosby added 10 points for the Lady Bearcats. She recorded 5 field goals.
Final Score Dexter 83, Poplar Bluff 54
Dexter 16 22 29 16 - 83
Poplar Bluff 19 14 10 9 - 52
Dexter (83) – Dakota Reynolds 11, Melanie McKuin 15, Madyson Crockett 2, Cheyenne Mosby 10, Krysten Garrison 19, Harley Allen 9, Chaylea Mosby 17. FG 34, FT 8, F 21. (3-pointers: Dakota Reynolds 1, Melanie McKuin 1, Harley Allen 3, Chaylea Mosby 2. Fouled Out: Cheyenne Mosby).
Poplar Bluff (54) – Autumn Dodd 13, Shelby Sievers 3, Megan Knuckles 11, Kaitlyn Slaughter 13, Kaitlyn Harris 5, Doni Everts 9. FG 17, FT 19, F 13. (3-pointers Kaitlyn Slaughter 1. Fouled Out: None).
Dexter Lady Cats (18-4) will be back in action on Thursday, February 18th when they travel to Twin Rivers. Game time 6:00 p.m.
Dexter, Missouri - Mark your calendar for the biggest sporting event of the summer at the Bearcat Event Center! The Rib City Shootout is just a few months away and you will see some of the best boys and girls high school basketball talent from Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Tennessee. The Bearcat Event Center's southeast Missouri location allows them to offer a quality competition and a valuable experience for teams in the five-state area.
The girls and boys varsity and junior varsity basketball camp was developed in 2010 to give teams a setting in which to compete and improve. Their goal is for teams to have a rewarding experience capped off by a solid level of competition, appropriate to fit the level of talent.
2016 Rib City Shootout Dates:
JUNE 3-4 BOYS BASKETBALL
JUNE 9-10 GIRLS BASKETBALL
JUNE 13-14 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
JUNE 17-18 BOYS BASKETBALL
JUNE 23-24 GIRLS BASKETBALL
JULY 11-12 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
JULY 15-16 BOYS BASKETBALL
JULY 21-22 GIRLS BASKETBALL
For more information about the Rib City Shootout click HERE.
