Three of our state-qualifying wrestlers will leave on Wednesday to head to Columbia for the Class 2 State Wrestling Championship. The first round will begin on Thursday, February 16th.
"We are so proud of them and want to show our support by providing a DHS Clap out," stated Josh Dowdy, DHS Athletic Director.
State Wrestling Qualifiers include: Eric Harmon, Harrison Pennington and Kolin Simpson.
The DHS Marching Bearcats lead the group through the halls of the school to the applause from fellow students and staff. The band played the school fight song as they walked through the halls.
Pictured from left are Coach Cody Boyer, Eric Harmon, Kolin Simpson, Harrison Penington and Coach James Sneed. Not pictured is coach Aaron Pixley.
The 2022 MSHSAA Class 4, District 1 Boys Basketball Tournament seeds and bracket have been released.
Districts will begin on Saturday, February 26th.
The tournament will be held at the Dexter High School.
New Madrid County Central earned the #1 seed followed by #2 Dexter, #3 Doniphan, #4 Notre Dame, #5 kennett and #6 Perryville.
NMCC has a record of 13-6; Dexter (13-9); Doniphan (13-7), Notre Dame (7-12), Kennett (5-16) and Perryville (2-18)
Saturday, February 26th Schedule:
2:00 p.m. #3 Doniphan vs #6 Perryville
3:30 p.m. #4 Notre Dame vs #5 Kennett
Tuesday, March 1st NMCC will play the winner of the ND/Kennett game and at 7:30 p.m. Dexter will face the winner of the Doniphan/Perryville game.
Championship will be at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 3rd.
Dexter, MO - The Dexter High School wrestling team honored their seniors on Tuesday, February 1st at the high school gym prior to the Kennett match. However it was also a special evening for two wrestling coaches. It was their last home match at Dexter High School. Coach James Sneed and Coach Aaron Pixley are both retiring at the end of the school year.
"Before we get started this evening," DHS Athletic Director Josh Dowdy stated to the crowd, "We would like to take a moment to thank Coach Sneed and Coach Pixley as this is their final home match"
Coach Pixley has been a part of the Dexter Wrestling program since 2003. "Coach Pixley and Coach Sneed have coached wrestling and football together and can be seen sitting side by side next to the mat cheering for the kids in their own special way!"
Coach James Sneed began his wrestling coaching career as an assistant coach in 2003. He took over as head coach in 2013.
"Most mornings, he is the first person on campus, here to allow our athletes to get in an early morning workout," continued Dowdy. "Sneed has shown his intensity through the years by cheering for the wrestling athletes and that intensity has also built an excellent wrestling program that produces state qualifiers each year. To say that Coach Sneed will be missed is an understatement."
"There are not enough words to describe the impact he has had on our athletes, students, and school district."
"Gentlemen! I am certain I can speak on behalf of our entire school district, we are so grateful for your service and we will miss you greatly!"
Coach Sneed and Coach Pixley, surrounded by their wrestling team, were given envelopes/gifts. They were overwhelmed by the generosity of the athletes.
Dexter, MO - The Dexter High School wrestling team honored their seniors on Tuesday, February 1st at the high school gym prior to the Kennett match.
Austin Stieferman is the son of Doug and Heather Martin.
He is a member of the Bearcat Wrestling team and has participated for three years.
His future plans after graduation is to go to college and be a mechanic.
His most memorable moment at Dexter High School was hanging out with the guys and making memories with them.
Dexter, MO - The Dexter High School wrestling team honored their seniors on Tuesday, February 1st at the high school gym prior to the Kennett match.
Carter Pennington is the son of Tony and Melissa Pennington.
He is a member of the Bearcat Wrestling Team and Varsity Football Team. He is also a member of Future Farmers of America and Sr. Beta Club.
His future plans are to attend Three Rivers College and then go to nursing school.
His most memorable moment at Dexter High School was throwing a snowball at Coach Sneed.
