Dexter, Missouri - Dexter High School girls softball team season is underway. They are competing in the Class 1, District 3 against Bernie, Bloomfield, Charleston, Malden, Puxico, Richland, and Risco. Bernie High School will be the host of the District Tournament in April. Starla Pulley is the head coach and Leonard Morse is the Assistant Coach for the Lady Cats.
"We have several girls returning this year," stated Pulley.
Senior Lauryn Davis, who has already signed to play softball at Mineral Area College next season will provide leadership and is moving from outfield to catcher for the Bearcats. She tied last year with graduate Kaylee Carey for most RBIs driving in 15 runs.
Davis replaces junior Kelby Hill who has moved to the outfield There are three juniors returning to the diamond this season. Chaylea Mosby also a junior will play at third base. Demi Ceci will play second base and also pitch.
Kelsey Carrier, a returning sophomore, will be pitch along with Sydney Asberry, a freshman, whose main job will be at shortstop.
Mallory Dunlap batted .276 last season and outfielder Annie Slaton are the other two returning sophomores.
Mekenzie Yount, a freshman, will play outfield.
Pulley stated that the Lady Cats are more athletic this season. Quicker and more agility at the plate as well.
2018 Dexter High School Softball Schedule
March 20th @Bloomfield
March 21st @Clearwater
March 23rd @Doniphan
March 26th vs Twin Rivers
March 29th @Bernie
April 3rd vs Malden
April 4th @Woodland
April 5th vs Puxico
April 7th Swing Pink Tournament
April 9th vs NMCC
April 10th vs Charleston
April 12th @East Carter
April 13th vs Advance w/Zalma
April 16th - 17th SCAA Tournament
April 18th vs Oran
April 20th vs Ellington
April 26th at Senath-Hornersville
April 27th vs Caruthersville (Senior Night)
2018 Dexter High School Softball Roster
Seniors - Lauryn Davis #18
Juniors - Demi Cecil #1, Andrea Chanalata #7, Kelby Hill #3, and Chaylea Mosby #15
Sophomores - Taylor Babb-Ward #10, Kelsey Carrier 16, Jaden Cato #19, Mallory Dunlap #11, and Annie Slaton #9
Freshmen - Sydney Asberry #2, Jaycee Chappell #6, Payton Phelan #17, Hannah Pyles #5, and Mekenzie Yount #8
Managers are Sarah Midgett, Elise Noles, and Summer O'Neal all freshmen.
