Bloomfield, Missouri - The Dexter Bearcats met up with their neighbor the Richland Rebels in the opening game of the 2017 Bloomfield Christmas Tournament on Tuesday, December 26th.
After a long rest the Bearcats came out strong and quickly delivered for Coach Josh Dowdy. By the end of the first quarter Dexter led by 17 points, 23-6.
"Our goal was to come out and create some enthusiasm by talking and communicating on defense," commented head coach Josh Dowdy. "I felt like we showed some improvement in that area."
Senior Gabe Jackson recorded a game-high 20 points. Half of his points were in the third quarter.
"We had a few possessions where we reversed the ball and when that happens, Gabe does a good job of sealing his man and he was able to get loose to score some easy buckets," Dowdy said of Jackson's efforts on the court.
Senior Ben Sindle tallied all three of his treys in the first quarter and senior Alan Pippins scored all four of his treys in the second quarter for Dexter.
"Alan shot the ball well today. We know he is capable of getting hot behind the arch," continued Dowdy. "He shot the ball with confidence."
Ten of 14 Bearcats scored during the game. Of those ten, four were in double digits. Joe Rice, a 5'11" junior guard, recorded 11 points all in the first and 3rd quarters. Dawson Kasting, a 6'1" senior forward, tallied 10 points.
At the half Dexter was ahead by 39 points, 52-13.
"This is a real unselfish group. They root for one another when they are on the bench," stated Dowdy. "Clay sat out today and he was actively involved in motivating his teammates. That is always good to see."
Dexter 23 29 19 11 - 82
Richland 6 7 2 10 - 25
Dexter (82) - Joe Rice 11, Seth Rogers 4, Nate Gargas 2, Alan Pippins 12, Braxton Foster 4, Ben Sindle 9, Dawson Kasting 10, Ethan Kincy 8, Garrett Henson 2, Gabe Jackson 20. FG 33, FT 9/16, F 7. (3-pointers: Pippins 4, Sindle 3, Fouled Out: None).
Richland (25) - Daniel Petty 2, Tanner Freeman 5, Jackson Bell 5, Skylar Oakley 2, Andrew Partenberry 2, Hunter Walker 7. FG 11, FT 2/3, F 13. (3-pointers: Freeman 1, Bell 1, Walker 1. Fouled Out: None)
Dexter will play at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, December 27th in Game #13 against the winner of the #8 South Pemiscot and #9 Kennett game to be played at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening.
East Prairie will play at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 27th in Game #12 against the losing team of the South Pem/Kennett game.
Bloomfield, Missouri - The Lady Wildcats have earned their first win of their 2-year program and are ready for ring in the New Year! In January 2018 they will have three home games. Beginning with East Prairie on January 4th, followed by Caruthersville on January 8th and Clearwater on January 11th.
2018 Lady Wildcats Varsity Schedule
1/4/18 EAST PRAIRIE HOME 6:00
1/8/18 CARUTHERSVILLE HOME 6:00
1/11/18 CLEARWATER HOME 6:00
1/18/18 SOUTH PEMISCOT AWAY 5:00
1/30/18 JACKSON AWAY 6:00
2/1/18 SCOTT CITY AWAY 6:00
2/5/18 SENATH AWAY 6:00
2/8/18 PORTAGEVILLE HOME 6:00
2/9/18 HOLCOMB HOME 6:00
2/13/18 MALDEN^ HOME 5:00
2/15/18 ELLINGTON AWAY 6:00
2/17-2/23/18 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT BERNIE TBA
Broseley, Missouri - The #1 seeded Lady Cats of Dexter demolished the #16 seeded East Carter High School Lady Redbirds.
Chaylea Mosby, who missed the last three games and almost two weeks of practice because of a minor head injury, tallied a game-high 33 points for the Lady Cats improving their record to 7-2 for the 2017-2018 season.
Dexter recorded 31 points in the first quarter holding the Lady Redbirds to just 4 points. At the half it was 61 - 14. Five Lady Cats finished in double digits.
Hannah Thurmon finished with 16 points. She recently signed to play basketball with Three Rivers College upon graduation from dexter senior high school.
Maycie Martin scored 17 points.
Natalie Sitze scored all of her 10 points in the third quarter.
Rylee Allen was the fifth Bearcat to score in double figures with 10 total points.
Final Score Dexter 104, East Carter 21
East Carter 4 10 3 4 - 21
Dexter 31 30 26 17 - 104
East Carter (21) - Audrey Carter 2, Alyssa Thompson 2, Makenna Moore 11, Bailey Gargac 4, Naomi Crowley 2. FG 7, FT 5/12, F 7. (3-pointers: Makenna Moore 2, Fouled Out: None).
Dexter (104) - Maycie Martin 17, Rylee Allen 8, Sydney Asberry 5, Natalie Sitze 10, Keirstan Keirsey 2, Alexa Werneck 7, Maci McBride 6, Hannah Thurmon 16, Chaylea Mosby 33. FG 43 FT 6/10, F 14. (3-pointers: Asberry 1, Sitze 2, Werneck 1, McBride 2, Mosby 6, Fouled Out: Maycie Martin).
The Bearcats will meet Kennett in the championship quarterfinals at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Ninth seeded Kennett beat No. 8 Portageville 43-34 Saturday morning.
The Lady Cats of Bloomfield secured their first win on Monday night beating the Advance Lady Hornets 26 - 14 in front of the home crowd.
They outscored the Hornets 6 - 4 in the first quarter and at the half it was 9 - 8.
Simms led Advance with 4 point. Wilson recorded a trey.
Yates and Hartle each tallied 7 points for the Lady Wildcats. Yates also have one 3-pointers. Bell recorded one trey.
This was the first win in their 2-year program.
Final Scored Bloomfield 26, Advance 14
Advance 4 4 5 1 - 14
Bloomfield 6 3 8 9 - 26
Advance (14) - Massa 2, Markham 2, Wilson 4, Mikels 2, Simms 4 FG 5, FT 1/8, F 8. (3-pointers: Wilson 1, Fouled Out: None).
Bloomfield (26) - Yates 7, Tidwell 6, Bell 3, Spicer 2, Warrick 1, Hartle 7 FG 9, FT 6/10, F 13 (3-pointers: Yates 1, Bell 1. Fouled Out: None).
Bloomfield Lady Cats will host East Prairie on January 4, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Advance Lady Hornets will travel to East Prairie on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
