Dexter, MO - Riley Slusher and Ryder Boles were named to the Class 4 Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Academic All-State team.

The award is for individuals who meet the following criteria to qualify: a senior in good standing with the team and possess outstanding moral character, must achieve a score of 27 or above on the ACT, or 1920 or above on the SAT or 185 or higher on the PSAT and have a grade-point average of 3.25 out of a possible 4.0.

Both athletes played for the Dexter High School basketball team.

When asked of Ryder how did this achievement feel, "Feels pretty good," he said with a smile.  Riley also nodded that it felt pretty good to get this honor!