Dexter, Missouri - The ShowMe Times Dexter Sports Spotlight shines on Angel Maze.
Angel is on the Kickin' Cats Dance Team and is a senior at the Dexter High School.
Her grandparents are Sue and Roy Absher.
Maze has been active in Sr. Beta one year, DECA one year, Dexter Honors Society, National Honors Society, Honors Choir for four years, and Teens Against Smoking Coalition for two years.
She lettered in varsity dance twice.
Her future plans are to attend college and she is undecided on her major.
She enjoys singing, acting, and dancing.
Dexter, Missouri - The ShowMe Times Dexter Sports Spotlight shines on Rhylan Hillis.
Rhylan is a Dexter Bearcat Basketball Cheerleader and is a junior at the Dexter High School.
She is the daughter of Darren and Tory Hillis. Her grandparents are Ron and Jo Bloemer, Bruce and Lynn Hillis, and Gladys Hillis.
Hillis has been active in Student Council for three years, Future Business Leaders of America for one year, Honors Choir for three years, Future Teachers of America for one year, and Sr. Beta for one year.
She has been a member of the Top Ten Percent for two years and made All-American Cheerleader once and All-Country Individual Cheerleader twice.
Her future plans are to attend the University of Missouri or Ole Miss.
She enjoys swimming and tumbling.
She has participated in varsity football and basketball cheerleading, volleyball, and track.
Outside of Dexter Schools she has done Club Volleyball and Gymnastic Tumble.
She attends First Baptist Church and is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Dexter, Missouri - The ShowMe Times Dexter Sports Spotlight shines on Kelly Ash.
Kelly is on the Kickin' Cats Dance Team and is a senior at the Dexter High School.
She is the daughter of Richard and Amy Ash. Her grandparents are Doug and Cathy Sturgeon and Lynn and Jackie Ash.
Ash has been active in Student Council for one year, Dexter Honor Society and National Honors Society, DECA for one year, and FCCLA for one year.
She is a dental assistant at Dr. Kane's and is in the Smiles of Hope Organization.
Kelly has lettered in varsity basketball cheerleading, varsity football cheerleading, and dance.
Her future plans are to pursue a career in dentistry.
She enjoys dental assisting, playing golf, and anything to do with animals.
Dexter, Missouri - One day prior to her 18th birthday, Kaylee Carey signed a letter of intent to play softball for Crowley's Ridge College in Paragould, Arkansas.
Kaylee is the daughter of Jeremy and Cindy Carey and is a senior at Dexter High School.
CRC Head softball coach Jordan Malone and assistant coach Kourtney Brown traveled from Crowley's Ridge College in Paragould to sign Carey at the Bearcat Event Center on Wednesday, February 8, 2017.
"She was a little nervous at try-outs, but had an awesome performance," stated Malone. "She performed well with our team. She definitely had the guts to try out at the college level."
"Kaylee will get a lot of playing time as a freshman as shortstop," continued Malone. "She is the 5th one we have signed and we wanted her early. We should end with about 30 girls on the roster for next year."
Kaylee began her softball career at the young age of six. By the time she was 16 she played in the Softball World Series. At Dexter High School she earned the 2015 and 2016 SCAA All Conference Softball First Team, All-District Softball, and earned the DHS Highest Batting Average two years in a row.
She is active in Sr. Beta, Future Business Leaders of America, Foreign Language Club, and is a member of the Dexter Honor Society and the National Honor Society.
"I am excited to continue playing softball," commented Carey. "It is a big part of my life and means a lot to me. I never really thought I'd play college softball, but they have a good school and a great team. I still have high school ball left and I just want to learn more and continue to play shortstop and first base this spring."
Though Kaylee is undecided in her major area of study, she plans to continue her education and decide on a major later.
Her current softball coach spoke very highly of Carey. "Kaylee is an amazing softball player, a hard worker, and has leadership skills," stated Starla Pulley, DHS Lady Cats head softball coach. "She also has a big heart and works very well with other players on the team. "
"This is my third year as head coach and seeing her growth in her batting average increase, I know she can put bat to ball."
"She has great composure and a lot of experience as she has played travel ball too," continued Pulley. "She handles tough situations and remains focused. She manages to pull it out for the big hit when needed. No matter what position she plays she gives 100%."
Dexter, Missouri - The Lady Cats of Dexter came from behind in the first quarter to shut-down the Notre Dame Bulldogs for a conference win 63 - 56.
The Bulldogs led in the first quarter 13 - 10. Dexter nailed the second quarter with 25 points earning them a 35 - 23 lead at the half.
Three Lady Cats finished in double figures.
Krysten Garrison looks to be playing very well as she has returned to the court. This was only her second game back after a should injury. She tallied a team-high 17 points. She was 7 for 9 from the field and was 3 for 3 at the charity stripe.
"I thought Krysten looked like the Krysten from last year," commented LBB head coach Chad Allen. "She really worked hard for the ball and gave us a great inside presence."
Chaylea Mosby finished with 15 points. She was 3 for 3 at the charity stripe and hit 1 trey. She also completed five 2-pointers.
"I was proud of Chaylea battling through her flu-like symptoms. She is a tough girl."
Hannah Thurmon contributed 11 points. She was 3 for 9 shooting 33% and was 5 for 8 at the charity stripe shooting 63%.
"I thought the tandem with Hannah and Krysten was huge for us tonight," continued Allen. "They work really well together inside and look for each other. They also played great interior defense for us too."
"Our two seniors played big for us tonight," Allen said of Riley Allen and Cheyenne Mosby. "Cheyenne got a lot of offensive boards and Harley hit some big 3's."
Tonight was Natalie Sitze's first night back after an injury to her elbow. She tallied 7 points including one 3-pointers for the Lady Cats.
"Natalie played really well considering being out about a week and a half with an elbow injury."
The Notre Dame Bulldogs also had three athletes finish with double figures.
Notre Dame was led by Megan Heisserer with 22 points. She recorded 7 treys and one from the free throw line.
Sam Brennan tallied 12 points. She completed six 2-poin field goals.
Allie Ziegler finished with 10 points. She had four 2-pointers and was 2 for 2 at the charity stripe.
Dexter Lady Cats travel to Cape Central on Thursday. Game time 6:00 p.m.
Final score Dexter 63, Notre Dame 56
Notre Dame 13 10 14 19 - 56
Dexter 10 25 13 15 - 63
Notre Dame (56) - Faith Essner 4, Megan Heisserer 22, Allie Ziegler 10, Sam Brennan 12, Lexi Welter 8. FG 14, FT 7/8, F 17 (3-pointers: Megan Heisserer 7. Fouled Out: Allie Ziegler).
Dexter (63) - Maycie Martin 2, Natalie Sitze 7, Cheyenne Mosby 2, Hannah Thurmon 11, Krysten Garrison 17, Harley Allen 9, Chaylea Mosby 15. Fg 18, Ft 12/16, F 14 (Harley Allen 3, Chaylea Mosby 1, Natalie Sitze 1, Fouled Out: None).
