Dexter, MO - The Dexter High School honored their spring sports with their 2022 Awards Ceremony held on Thursday, May 12, 2022.
Coach James Sneed presented the baseball awards along with Asst. Coach Cody Boyer.
"The JV had a record of 2-5," stated Sneed. "We had some games cancelled and the JV SEMO Conference was also cancelled due to weather. This was a good group of kids, just wish they could have gotten more games in, but they maintained a good attitude throughout the season."
The varsity baseball team had a regular season of 11-13 This is the first time since the 2014-2015 season that the Bearcats have seen a double digit win season.
"I'd like to say this is also a good group of athletes. They came to practice everyday and I think they have improved throughout the season."
Dexter plays Notre Dame in the District Tournament at Kennett on Monday.
Letter winners are Nolan Alford, Beau Carrier, Taylor Condict, Ben Howard, Jackson Howard, Kaeden Kennedy, Lee-Michael McDonald, Cole Nichols, Camden Riley, Adam Saylors, Brock Wyman, and Ryan Young.
Most Improved: "This player was second on the team in batting average, hitting .397 and was an everyday player this year after beginning last season on the infield and being moved to the outfield and only starting occasionally." Most Improved Player Award goes to senior Taylor Condict.
Batting Average: "This athlete lead the team with an average of .463, along with most hits of 31, 2 home runs, 20 RBI's and tied with the most runs scored." Batting Average Awards goes to junior Kaeden Kennedy.
Most Valuable Player: "This player was second on the team in innings pitched with a 2-2 record and was named to the 2022 SEMO Conference Media All Tournament Team, lead this years team in hitting and played every inning of every game as catcher when not pitching." Most Valuable Player Award goes to junior Kaeden Kennedy.
"I have three seniors on the team," continued Coach Sneed.
"Taylor Condict won our most improved award this year and is a two sport athlete. I've had the pleasure of coaching him in football for 4 years and this year in baseball. He plans to attend college after graduation. Camden Riley has played all over the field for us this year and is a TEAM leader. I've coached him for 6 years in baseball and 4 years in football. He plans to attend Mississippi State after graduation. Adams Saylors moved from 2nd base this year to left field to improve our defense and he has flourished out there. He has thrown out 5 runners at the plate and probably could have had a couple more. This was my first year coaching him and he also plans to attend college after graduation."
Coach Sneed will be retiring this year after coach three sports each year for over 20 years, whether it be high school or middle school you could find him out their mentoring athletes!
Pictured above: Dexter Baseball seniors receive special gifts at the 2022 DHS Springs Sports Award Ceremony, their last game lineup framed, vs Bloomfield. From left to right are Adam Saylors, Camden Riley, and Taylor Condict.
