Jackson, MO - On Saturday, August 29, 2020 Stoddard County High Schools competed in the Jackson Cross Country Invitational. In all there were 28 high schools at Jackson City Park on Saturday.
There were two runners in Stoddard County who placed in the top ten. Senior Carter Dorton and freshman Abbie Lloyd from Dexter placed 10th and 3rd respectively.
Races were divided into eight divisions: senior boys, senior girls, junior boys, junior girls, sophomore boys, sophomore girls, freshman boys and freshman girls.
The reshman races were 1.95 miles long while the other athletes ran 2.35 miles. The usual course length in cross country is 3.1 miles.
"I was very pleased with our overall performance at the Jackson Invitational on Saturday," commented Dexter H.S. cross country coach Leonard Morse. "We were able to bring home seven medals out of our eighteen runners who participated. The highlight of the day was Abbie Lloyd finishing third in the freshmen girls race. Also, our top five boys (seniors Carter Dorton, Gavin Cartwright, Andrew Ellinghouse, and sophomores Chris Stone and Clayton Bell) placed in their respective races. Junior Sophia Chasteen also placed."
"The Jackson race is run by grade level as opposed to varsity/JV divisions as most races," continued Morse. "Freshmen run 1.95 miles and the other grades run 2.35 miles. It is a great way to start the season."
"I am grateful to Jackson High School for hosting the meet," stated Morse. "It was great to be a part of the competition and to see teams that we will compete against throughout the rest of the season."
Times for Stoddard County Cross Country participants
Senior Boys (2.35 miles)
10, Carter Dorton - Dexter, 14:28.94
12, Gavin Cartwright - Dexter, 14:41.55
21, Andrew Ellinghouse - Dexter, 15:23.02
37, Ryder Boles, Dexter - 17:25.06
38, Braden Driskill - Advance, 17:28.92.
42, Ronald Palmer - Dexter, 18:59.71
45, Austin Kennard - Dexter, 29:31.29.
Junior Boys (2.35 miles)
15 - Conner Scott, Bloomfield, 15:27.81
17 - Josh Reynolds, Bloomfield, 15:33.22
31 - Miller McLaughlin, Dexter, 17:12.31.
32 - Steven McMillan, Bloomfield, 17:15.09.
34 - Dawson Hill, Bloomfield, 17:43.61.
Sophomore Boys (2.35 miles)
15 - Matt Stone, Dexter, 15:12.61.
24 - Clayton Bell, Dexter, 15:49.40.
28 - Blake Wagster, Bloomfield, 16:19.17
31 - James Barks, Bloomfield, 16:27.32.
33 - Hunter Moore, Bloomfield, 16:39.05.
56 - Mason Simmons, Dexter, 21:07.79.
Freshman Boys (1.95 miles)
12 - Alex Porter, Richland, 13:05.70.
23 - Luke Ballin, Advance, 13:49.47.
52 - Wyatt Comfort, Dexter, 16:23.81.
Senior Girls (2.35 miles)
31 - Jaycee Chappell, Dexter, 25:25.15.
Junior Girls (2.35 miles)
19 - Alexia Kemp, Richland, 20:45.45.
25 - Sophia Chasteen, Dexter, 22:33.13.
26 - Annabelle Duffield, Advance, 23:18.29.
34 - Belle Jones, Richland, 27:45.50.
Sophomore Girls (2.35 miles)
30 - Kalyn Traw, Dexter, 23:34.69.
34 - Alyssa Gross, Dexter, 24:38.79.
Freshman Girls (1.95 miles)
3 - Abbie Lloyd, Dexter, 14:48.18.
30 - Lily Crockett, Dexter, 28:28.61.
Scott City, MO - The Dexter Bearcats will open their football season on the road at Scott City against the Rams on Friday, August 28, 2020.
According to Dexter High School Athletic Director Josh Dowdy there will be plenty of seating and if you want to bring lawn chairs you may also do so.
Seating is not limited and due to COVID-19 pandemic it's not mandatory to wear masks in Scott County; however it is greatly encouraged.
"We encourage fans to wear masks," commented Mark Dannenmueller, Scott City Athletic Director. "Make sure to practice social distancing and you may bring lawn chairs."
Two concession stands will be available, one being on the north side behind the visitor bleachers. All food will be pre-packaged and it was asked that the Bearcats use this concession stand.
Cost to enter is $3.00 per adult and $2.00 for student fans.
Kick-off at 7:00 p.m.
If there are any changes do to COVID-19 or weather please follow the ShowMe Times on Facebook or Twitter for breaking sports announcements and scores.
The 2020 Dexter football schedule has been announced along with the roster. The schedule features new opponents in weeks 1, 2, 4 and 8.
Ste. Genevieve, Salem, and Park Hills Central have been removed from the schedule.
Sikeston, Scott City, East Prairie, and Perryville have been added.
Schedule is subject to change and cancellations may be needed so please follow the ShowMe Times on Facebook and Twitter. Breaking sports news will be announced there.
2020 Dexter Football Schedule:
August 28th at Scott City
September 4th vs Sikeston
Sept 11th at NMCC
Sept 18th vs East Prairie
Sept 25th vs Doniphan
Oct 2nd at Caruthersville
Oct 9th vs Kennett
Oct 16th vs Perryville (Senior Night)
Oct 23rd at Malden
Head Coach is Aaron Pixley, Assistant Coaches are Greg Lummukka, James, Sneed, Drew Pixley, Nate Stevens, and Tashan Bittaye.
TEAM ROSTER
#1 Logan Jones, #2 Taylor Condict, #3 Damon Helton, #4 Camden Riley, #5 Ryan Collier, #7 Braxton Greenfield, #9 Jacob Medler, #10 Peyton Driskill, #11 Logan Josupait, #12 Kaden Kennedy, #15 Rhyder Williams, #16 Kaden Bias, #17 Josh Alday, #20 Drew Chamberlain, #21 Cole Gibson, #22 Jaxen Grams, #23 Alex Townsend, #24 CJ Greene, #25 Michael Smith, #26 Luke Blocker, #28 Andrew Saylors, #30 Kendall Mooy, #31 Wil Norris, #33 Carter Pennington, #35 Hunter Hayes, #40 Anistin Kyle, #41 Levi Dement, #42 Tristan Bryant, #43 RJ Farmer, #44 Jaydan Willems, #45 Shawn Lumpkins, #46 Juan Cuevas, #50 Kyle Tellman, #51 Caleb Coons, #52 Sabastian Ford, #53 Hanner Finch, #54 Seth Malloy, #56 Austin Parker, #57 Cy Scott, #58 Lucas Alday, #60 Jordan Patterson, #61 Austin Stieferman, #62 Owen Bewley, #63 Lane Franklin, #65 Francois Haasbroek-Wirz, #66 Ayden Walters, #68 Keller Fralick, #70 Holden Duer, #71 Kolin Simpson, #72 Brayden Crockett, #79 Garrett Coons, #81 Clayton Whitaker, #85 Owen Lacy, and #88 Joseph Noll.
Dexter, MO - The Dexter High School tennis team featured an impressive number of individual and team talent during the 2019 season. The Lady Cats will return 13 of those athletes this year.
Courtney Northcutt has earned the #1 spot on the team and rightfully so. She advanced to the sectional round of the state tournament in doubles last fall and worked all summer on traveling tennis teams and on the court.
Senior Lady Cats are Courtney Northcutt, Kyla Propst, Makenna Rodgers, and Myah Al-balawi.
Juniors are Julianna Rivera, Maci Comfort, Natalie Sells, Natalie Bolin, and Makenzie Elizabeth Mahy.
Sophomores are Grace Marvel, Isabella Cook, Alise Howell, Destiny Ahrens, and Jasmine Silvey.
Freshmen are Emma Dorton, Amelia Holden, and Kate Churchill.
2020 DHS Girls Tennis Schedule - Games begin at 4 p.m. unless otherwise stated.
Friday, August 28th vs Poplar Bluff (HOME)
Tuesday, September 1st vs Charleston (HOME)
Wednesday, September 2nd vs Cape Central (HOME)
Thursday, September 3 @ Sikeston
Tuesday, September 8th @ Kennett
Wednesday, September 9th @ Poplar Bluff
Friday, September 11 @ Cape Central (Doubles Tournament Varsity Only)
Thursday, September 17th @ Arcadia Valley
Saturday, September 19th @ Kennett (TBA)
Tuesday, September 22nd @ Notre Dame
Thursday, September 24th vs Caruthersville (HOME)
September 25th - 26th SEMO Conference Tournament (TBA - Varsity Only)
Monday, September 28th vs Kennett (HOME)
Tuesday, September 29th vs Notre Dame (HOME)
Wednesday, September 30th @ Windsor
Thursday, October 1st vs Jackson (HOME)
October 5th - 9th Team District Tournament (Varsity Only - TBA)
Saturday, October 10th Individual District Tournament (Varsity Only - TBA)
October 12th - 14th Individual Sectionals (Varsity Only - TBA)
Saturday, October 17th Team Sectionals (Varsity Only - TBA)
Thursday, October 22nd Team State Championships (Varsity Only - TBA)
October 23rd - 24th Individual State Championships (Varsity Only - TBA)
Pictured are (front row, from left) Jasmine Silvey, Mackenzie Mahy, Emma Dorton, Mia Holden, Julianna Rivera, Bella Cook, Natalie Bolin, Natalie Sells, (back row) Alise Howell, Maci Comfort, Courtney Northcutt, Makenna Rodgers, Myal Al-balawi, Kyla Propst, Grace Marvel and Kate Churchill. Destiny Ahrens is not pictured.
Malden, MO - The Dexter Lady Cats junior varsity volleyball team will travel to Malden on Saturday, August 29th to participate in the Malden Junior Varsity Volleyball Tournament.
Pool 1 will play at the high school gym. Malden, Caruthersville, Gideon, and Campbell
Pool 2 will also be played at the high school gym. New Madrid, Senath-Hornersville, Dexter, and Twin Rivers
Pool 3 will be played in the elementary gym. Delta C-7, Portageville, Kennett, and Clarkton
8 a.m. Malden vs Campbell; New Madrid vs Twin Rivers; Delta C-7 vs Clarkton
8:45 a.m. Malden vs Caruthersville; New Madrid vs Senath-Hornersville; Delta C-7 vs Portageville
9:30 a.m. Campbell vs Gideon; Twin Rivers vs Dexter; Clarkton vs Kennett
10:15 a.m. Caruthersville vs Campbell; Senath-Hornersville vs Twin Rivers; Portageville vs Clarkton
11:00 a.m. Malden vs Gideon; New Madrid vs Dexter; Delta C-7 vs Kennett
11:45 a.m. Caruthersville vs Gideon; Senath-Hornersville vs Dexter; Portageville vs Kennett
Each team will be placed into the Gold, Silver, or Bronze bracket determined by pool play results. After pool play all teams will play bracket playin the High Scool gym.
Court 1 High School Gym
12:30 p.m. 1 Bronze vs 4 Bronze
1:15 p.m. 1 Gold vs 4 Gold
2:00 p.m. 2 Silver vs 3 Silver
3:45 p.m. Bronze Championship
4:30 p.m. Gold Championship
Court 2 High School Gym
12:30 p.m. 1 Silver vs 4 Silver
1:14 p.m. 2 Bronze vs 3 Bronze
2:00 p.m. 2 Gold vs 3 Gold
3:45 p.m. Silver Championship
During Pool Play each game will be played to 25, win by 2 points with a 28 point cap.
During Tournament Play each will be played to 25, win by 2 with a 28 point cap. If a third set is necessary it will be played to 15, win by 2.
MASKS ARE NOT REQUIRED for spectators but are encouraged. Due to COVID19 ONLY FOUR FANS WILL BE ALLOWED PER PLAYER.
