Sedalia, MO - The Dexter Bearcat Golf Team is bringing home some great hardware to put in the Dexter High School trophy case as they finished 3rd Place as a team at the MSHSAA State Golf Tournament.

There were more than 85 athletes competing and 9 schools competing in the 2-day Class 3 MSHSAA State Golf Tournament.

Cy Worley finished with a score of 151.  Round 1 on Monday was 78, Tuesday was 73.  Worley tied for 12th place with Ian Hollander of St. Charles West.

Dylan Sitze finished with a score of 154.  Round 1 on Monday was  77, Tuesday was also 77.  He tied for 15th place four other athletes.

Ben Christian finished with a score of 157.  Round 1 on Monday was 78, Tuesday was 79. Christian tied for 24th with Trevin Joseph Cunningham of Maryville, and Tyler Han of Springfield Catholic.

Tucker Temples finished with a score of 173.  Round 1 on Monday was 86, Tuesday was 87.  Temples tied for 51st place with several athletes.

"We had a great state tournament," commented Coach Eric Sitze. " The guys really played well.  Our two freshman did a good job of playing solid for 36 holes. Ben Christian was really close to All State that's a great accomplishment to finish that high."

At the end of day 1 Dexter finished in 3rd place with a score of 319.  On Tuesday they did a little better with a team score of 316.

Father Tolton Regional Catholic High School's team finished in first place with a two day score of 587.

Bishop LeBlond High School's team finished in second place with a two day score of 601.

"Cy and Dylan did what they have done all season.  They have been very consistent for us this year.  They have carried us every tournament," continued Sitze.  "I am very proud of how they played for us all season.  We will miss those two guys next year."

Worley and Sitze were awarded All-State honors after the tournament ended on Tuesday.