Dexter, Missouri - Aaron Pixley was named DHS Head Football Coach at a recent school board meeting according to C.A. Counts, Superintendent at Dexter Public Schools.

"I didn't accept the job just for football, but really for the chance to try to have an impact on all our athletes," commented Pixley.

Pixley is currently serving as Activities/Athletic Director for Dexter PUblic Schools.

"Right now I have to focus on finishing as the AD," continued Pixley.  "I really don't know how it will feel being back out there, but I am happy to do it.  I have been blessed with good coaches and administration to work with this year."

In his first year as the Dexter Head Coach, Pixley had a team shirt that stated his philosophy toward the game of football, and obviously life.  The slogan read "Never Accept Mediocrity".

His thirteen seasons at the gridiron master has provided our community many exciting Friday nights.  His record tells the story with 78 wins which is a record for any Head Coach at Dexter HIgh School.  His two best seasons were in 2002 in his third year as the head coach, the Bearcats had a season of 8-3 and then in 2010 was perhaps his most memorable year with a record of 8-5 and playing in the Missouri State Quarterfinals. 

 

The Bearcats have scored 3,285 points with their opponents scoring 2,670.  In addition, they have been able to experience the joys of victory with three titles as SEMO Conference Champions, 2002, 2005 and 2011 under Pixley.  The Bearcats won four District Playoffs, 2002, 2005, 2010 and 2011, with 2010 making it to the State Quarterfinal. 

Dexter head football coach Kevin Goltra resigned in December 2017.