Ste. Genevieve, Missouri -The ShowMe Times is proud to highlight the outstanding performanaces of two Dexter Bearcat Football Athletes each week.  Two players will be chosen - one offensive player and one defensive player who will be featured as Players of the Week.

Leadership on the athletic field is often a good indicator of the future development of our young students and is a perfect training ground for future leaders.

This week several athletes contributed on the field, and many athletes showed extreme professionalism against their opponent; however only two players were chosen.

The ShowMe Times is pleased to announce the Players of the Week are Mr. Payton Tinnin (Offense) and Mr. Gabe Jackson (Defense).

Payton was chosen as Offensive Player of the Week against Ste. Genevieve for his 13-yard run with 21 seconds left in the third quarter to produce the only touchdown for the Dexter Bearcats.  He also rushed for 31 yards on 9 carries.

"Tinnin (5'10" 165 lb senior) is one of the few seniors we have and he is doing a great job," commented head football coach Kevin Goltra.  "He steps up in whatever role we need him in and he performs at a high level.  Do to recent unexpected injuries, he was thrown into the OLB role this week and with just two practices, he played very well.  he's a great football player and even better person."

Gabe (6'4" 240 lb junior) was chosen as Defensive Player of the Week against Ste. Genevieve with six solo tackles and one tackle assist as well as having the largest yardage gain of the game on offense. He dragged a few Dragons at least five yards on his way to a 20 yard gain.

"He was phenomenal tonight. You saw the Gabe Jackson that everyone looks at when they see him being 6'4", 240 lbs and this mammoth of a dude," stated Goltra.  "Just because you are a big dude doesn't mean you can or do play like that.  He finally played up to his ability tonight.  Last year he made good plays. In practice it was a different Gabe Jackson this week.  He went really hard in practice pushing the guys.  Even when he was on the scout team, he would step in there and pushing the guys."

"That is what he is capable of doing and we have got to have him," continued Goltra.  "Nobody can block him when he is ready to roll like that."

Week #2:  Dexter will host Poplar Bluff on Friday, August 26th.  Kick-off at 7:00 p.m.