Dexter, Missouri - The final Rib city Volleyball Shootout of the summer is slated for Monday, July 11th and Tuesday, July 12th.

The tournament will take place on five courts in Dexter.  The Bearcat Event Center will have games on court 1, court 2 and court 3.  The High School and Southwest Elementary gyms will also be utilized.

Below is a complete schedule of the two day event.

Malden, Missouri - The Dexter Bearcats boys basketball team traveled to Malden this week to participate in the two-day Malden Boys Basketball Invitational event.

The Bearcats under the direction of Coach Josh Dowdy went 5-1 competing against Malden, Risco, Senath-Hornersville, Kennett, Scott County Central, and Advance.  Their only loss was against Scott County Central.

"We have a new crop of kids up from JV and I like how they are adjusting to Varsity basketball," commented Dowdy.  "This summer has been good for us."

The boys basketball team has been conditioning themselves this summer and making a conscientious effort to get in better shape prior to the pre-season which starts when school is back in session.  Summer practice along with competing against teams they may or may not see during the regular season helps prepare them mentally as well as physically on the court.  These athletes have been working on mastering their dribble, passing the ball, and making that perfect shot during their summer work-outs.  They are dedicating a lot of time this summer to becoming better athletes.

We can't wait to see what this team brings to the court in the 2016-2017 basketball season!

You can watch the Bearcats play one more time this summer at the Rib City Shootout slated for Friday, July 15th and Saturday, July 16th at the Bearcat Event Center.  The ShowMe Times will post a schedule as soon as one is available.

“Commitment separates those who live their dreams from those who live their lives regretting the opportunities they have squandered” – Bill Russell

Stoddard County, Missouri - The SEMO Spartans 14u JR Babe Ruth baseball team has gone undefeated this season.  This qualifies them for the State Tournament to be held on July 14, 2016 at Advance, Missouri.

To support the players and coaches, they have teamed up with Dexter Queen.  The baseball team will be serving food on Friday, July 8th from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.  They will be working for FREE and accepting tips for their amazing service to the community.

Please stop by Dexter Queen for the best Pig Basket in the world and don’t forget to tip these fine young gentlemen.

The team consists of 9 Dexter players, 2 Bloomfield players, and 1 Campbell player all coming together for one common goal!

The SEMO Spartans was a new joint venture with between area baseball players and the Parks & Recreation Department along with the Dexter Bearcat Bullpen Club to bring a strong baseball presence to our area during the summer.

Players are Luke Becker, Haden Hillis, Garrett Henson, Jake Hankins, Mason Keena, Gage McNeil, Ethan Hutchison, Jack Scruggs, Ethan Kincy, Camden Riley, Logan Wyman, and Caleb Hoggard.  Coach is Caleb Miller and assisted by Kyle Matthews.

Dexter, Missouri - The Bearcats are working hard this summer to bring you the best season possible under new head football coach Kevin Goltra.  With just 45 days remaining until kick-off the Dexter high school football team has made a lot of changes, added new players, stepped their weight lifting program up to the next level, and even had additional practices and camps.

On Saturday, June 25th Goltra held his first 7 on 7 Scrimmage and Lineman Challenge at Charles Bland Stadium with the Hayti Indians and the Kelly Eagles. Several Bearcat fans lined the track to watch their favorite football player give his all on the field.

"Overall I was extremely pleased and It went better than I expected except for the last 10 plays against Hayti," stated Goltra.  "It seems to be a common theme right now during our SEMO Camp the last 30 minutes of outside practice our guys let up.  We actually had to go inside and do it over again. Same situation during the 7 on 7; last 10 plays we just didn't play very well and we weren't focused at all."

"Offensively I sure did not expect to complete the passes we completed and even score," continued Goltra.  "Defensively we have really improved getting to the flats and covering the seams.  We stressed that at the SEMO Camp and haven't had a lot of practice time, but we have improved greatly in just the past week."

The Dexter Bearcats placed second in the Lineman Challenge to the Hayti Indians.  They were only behind by one second.

"We came in 2nd in the Lineman Challenge and we really wanted to win that thing," stated Goltra.  "We killed it in the Bench Press, were undefeated in the Tug-A-War and that's what we practiced and preached.  We got behind in the Obstacle Course and lost by one point.  We keep telling them to give it their all to the last second and that could make a difference in a game"

The Bearcats will continue the next two weeks with weight lifting and a week of practice before traveling to Buffalo, Missouri for a full contact camp the last week of July.  That will be their real test of the summer.

"We will be able to run the ball and do our play action," Goltra said of the Buffalo Camp.  "It will be invitational only for the varsity and we may take a few freshman based on position need, but overall it will be invitational only."

After the a work-out on the field the football players were treated to pizza and Gatorade before heading home. 

The Dexter Bearcats will host a Football Jamboree on August 12th, travel to Ste. Genevieve on August 19th for their first game of the season and their home opener will be on August 26th against the Poplar Bluff Mules.

"Overall I am pleased at where we are and we will fix the problems of letting down at the end.  We have a great group of kids and we will get there.  They are hard workers and very coachable."

Dexter, Missouri - The Regional Healthcare Foundation held their annual 4-Person Scramble Golf Tournament at Hidden Trails Golf Course in Dexter on Friday, July 3rd.

The winning team with a score of 58 was Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home comprised of Aaron Mathis, Cory Mills, Kyle Christian, and Chris Brannan.

More than $6,000 was raised to ensure the success of future programs of the Regional Healthcare Foundation.  Proceeds from the annual golf tournament support local programs such as Prescription Drug Assistance, Mother-to-Mother Program, Scholarships, GED/HSE Classes, First Thursday, Fitness Challenge, Walkers for Wellness, and Special Assistance Programs.

Matt Jackson won the closest to the pin 2nd shot on hole 9 ($400 in cash)
Royce Snider won the closest to the pin 2nd shot on hole 18 ($100 in Callaway Golf Balls)
Doc Hayes won the closest to the pin on hole 6 ($400 cash)
Sean Guethle won the closest to the pin on hole 14 (Yeti Cooler and $100 in Callaway Golf Balls)

Championship Flight Winners:  
1st place team:  Rainey Mathis Funeral Home (Cory Mills, Aaron Mathis, Chris Brannan and Kyle Christian)
2nd place team: Jackson Billings Moore and Schott (Matt Jackson, Jo Billings, Legan Moore, Jessie Schott)
3rd place team:  1st Midwest Bank (Chris Guethle, Jerry Dorton, Ryan Jeyhle, Bob Jeyhle)
4th place team:  Shelton Insurance (Jerry Collier, Matt Thurmon, Eric Parris, Tim Warren)

A Flight Winners:
1st place team:  Americare/Cypress Point Nursing Center (Jim Reiker, Clay Crosson, Steve Kinder, Brian Self)
2nd place team: SEMO A (Bobby Jibben, Andrew Moore, Steve Haas, Sue Ann Williams)
3rd place team:  Bank of Advance (Mark Becker, Jim Rainey, Mark Guethle, Brian Becker)
4th place team:  Bagby Wealth Management (Mark Whitehead, Ed Gargas, Bill Hampton, Chuck Powers)