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Five Earn Trip to State Tennis Tournament
May 18th 2016 by Dee Loflin
Five Earn Trip to State Tennis Tournament

Imperial, Missouri - Singles and doubles sectionals were postponed due to weather this week, but were finally played on Wednesday afternoon.  Four Dexter seniors and one junior earned a spot in the MSHSAA State singles and doubles tournament in Springfield, Missouri.

Dexter senior, Ethan Flowers, (Ethan graduated on Friday, May 13th) secured his 3rd trip to the State Tennis Tournament with a singles win over Caleb Rueweler from Windsor 6-0, 6-3.

The doubles team of Josh Kohlbaker (senior) and Zach Potts earned their first trip to State with a 6-2, 6-1 win over a doubles team from Lutheran South.

Addison Moore (senior) and Tyler Stevenson (senior) won their doubles match in 3 sets over St. Mary's.

The State singles and doubles championship tournament will be held at Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield, Missouri on Friday, May 27th and Saturday, May 28th.

The Dexter (11-2) will play the Team Sectionals on Saturday, May 21st against John Burroughs (13-2).

Photo credit to Kimberly Flowers.


Last Updated on May 18th 2016 by Dee Loflin




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