Poplar Bluff, Missouri - The Dexter Middle School 7th grade volleyball team will participate in the Poplar Bluff 7th Grade Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, March 27th, 2018.

Court #1 Pool A Seeds are #1 Poplar Bluff, #2 Doniphan, #3 Greenville, and #4 Zalma.

Court #2 Pool B Seeds are #1 Dexter, #2 Bloomfield, #3 Clearwater, and #4 Advance.

Pool Play is two sets of 25 points with a 27 point cap.  

Pool Play Games are as follows:

9 a.m. Court #1  Poplar Bluff vs Greenville

9 a.m. Court #2 Dexter vs Clearwater

9:45 a.m. Court #1 Doniphan vs Zalma

9:45 a.m. Court #2 Bloomfield vs Advance

10:30 a.m. Court #1 Poplar Bluff vs Zalma

10:30 a.m. Court #2 Dexter vs Advance

11:15 a.m. Court #1  Doniphan vs Greenville

11:15 a.m. Court #2 Bloomfield vs Clearwater

12:00 p.m. Court #1 Greenville vs Zalma

12:00 p.m. Court #2 Clearwater vs Advance

12:45 p.m. Court #1 Poplar Bluff vs Doniphan

12:45 p.m. Court #2 Dexter vs Bloomfield

Bloomfield, Missouri - Nicole and Kaylee Roper both signed to play volleyball at East Central College in Union, Missouri.

Both young ladies will graduate from Bloomfield High School in May.

"We loved the campus there and we get to room together," commented Kaylee Roper.

When asked about their major course of studies, "Neither of us have made a decision on that, we just want to general courses now and play volleyball," commented Nicole Roper.

"I am very excited to have both Nicole and Kaylee join us for next fall!  I think their experience they bring of playing together will help us as a team since we will have a lot of new players next season," commented Lisa Mathes-Peters, East Central College Women's Volleyball Coach.  "Nicole has experience of running a fast tempo offense and will work into a running a 6-2 with our sophomore returner and Kaylee has been playing the libero role a long time and  will be fighting for the libero role as  a freshmen. They both come from a successful program and are very hard workers.  I feel they will really grasp the college level of play well and can't wait to see how they do."  

East Central College (ECC) is a comprehensive community college with three locations in east central Missouri in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The main campus is located in Union, Missouri, sitting on over 200 acres (80.9 ha). In addition, ECC also offers classes in Rolla and Washington. Approximately 2,100 students are enrolled in classes each semester. Students can complete the first two years of coursework toward a bachelor's degree and then to transfer to a four-year institution. More than 25 career/technical programs are offered with Associate of Applied Science (AAS) and certificate options available for students who intend to immediately enter the workforce. ECC is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Pictured from left to right Brett Roper, Kaley Roper, Nicole Roper, Tammy Roper, Coach Haley Sillman and Brandon Cook, Bloomfield Athletic Director.

Dexter, Missouri - Dexter High School Lady Bearcat softball outfield Lauryn Davis was a perfect pick by Mineral Area College.  

"She is a good softball player, Coach Dave Guemmer commented.  "A lot of girls are not outfielders and we get a lot of infielders and we have to convert some to the outfield.  We don't have to do that with her."

Dexter Softball Coach Stara Pulley is  looking forward to the 2018 Spring Softball Season.  She spoke highly of Davis' ability as an outfield and said she was a very well rounded talented young lady.

"She has great range in the outfield and has a very good arm on her," stated Pulley.  "Last year she had 24 putout.  She continues to work on her offense and works hard out of season on her offensive and defensive abilities."

"She has great leadership abilities and works very hard on and off the field.  She will make a great addition in the Mineral Area program."

Last season Lauryn hit .306 and a .370 on-base percentage and nine stolen bases.  She made 24 putout and had an .824 fielding percentage.  Davis moved to Dexter from Naylor for her junior and senior years.

"She came from a great softball program," commented Coach Pulley.  "Lauryn came to us with a winning drive and winning experience. She was a great addition to our team and it felt like she had been here for more than just one year."

Davis believes she will continue to be an outfield at the college level and enjoy that position.

Why choose Mineral Area? "I like that ii is smaller and closer to home," stated Davis.  "It's not like jumping into a big college."

Mineral Area College is a NJCAA Division II college located in Park Hills, Missouri.

"Lauryn will truly be missed, she has a smile that will brighten anyone's day.  She is a great leader to our team, she is our only senior this year and is a great role model for our younger players.  She has a great personality and is a great teammate.  She works hard and continues to pursue to get better.  Lauryn has a great family that supports her and has supported our program, I am thankful for the last two years that I have gotten to coach and know Lauryn.  I know she will continue to do great things in her life after high school and will be a great asset to the Mineral Area College softball program.  I am looking forward to watching her pursue her passion at the next level."

Pictured are front row from left to right: Dexter softball coach Starla Pulley, Lauryn Davis, Amy Davis, Brad Davis, and Jonah Davis. 

Back row from left to right Athletic Director Aaron Pixley, Dexter Assistant softball coach Leonard Morse, Arlene DAvis, Joe DAvis, and Mineral ARea Coach Dave Guemmer.

Dexter, Missouri - The 2018 T.S. Hill Middle School volleyball season opens on Monday, March 5, 2018 at Woodland.  Game time is 6 p.m.  Then on Wednesday, March 7th they will have their home opener against Scott City.  Game time is 5 p.m. (Most games are at 6; however please check schedule below as there are other start times).

Head Coach Kacey Christian is excited about the new season.  This will be her first year as head volleyball coach at the Dexter Middle School.  Assisting her is Jennifer Bolin.  8th grade Volleyball Managers are Abby DeMent and Jerra Malone.

2018 8th Grade Volleyball Roster

#2 Lydia Bishop

#8 Lexie Laramore

#9 Sarah Baker

#10 Andie Kruse

#13 Avery Neely

#14 Tori White

#16 Karsyn Smith

#18 Bailey Whitaker

#20 Maci Comfort

#21 Dulcie Pullen

#32 Magi McBride

2018 8th Grade Volleyball Schedule

Mon 3/5 @ Woodland 6 p.m.

Wed 3/7 vs Scott City (H) 5 p.m.

Mon 3/12  vs Puxico (H) 6 p.m.

Tue 3/13 @ Kennett 6 p.m.

Thu 3/15 vs Sikeston (H) 6 p.m.

Fri 3/16 @ Advance 5 p.m.

Mon 3/19 vs Poplar Bluff (H) 6 p.m.

Tue 3/20 vs Bernie (H) 6 p.m.

Thu 3/22 @ Jackson 5:30 p.m.

3/26 - 3/27 Bernie 8th Grade Tournament

Thu 4/5 @ Bloomfield 6 p.m

4/7 - 4/10 SCAA Tournament at Bloomfield (TBA)