Dexter, Missouri - The Clearwater Tigers meant business on Saturday afternoon.  They defeated Dexter 14-4 in 6 innings.

The 'Cats fell behind early and couldn't come back as they struggled to contain the high-powered offense of the Tigers giving up 14 runs.

In the first inning Clearwater drew a walk and scored one urn.  They scored seven runs in the second inning.

Ethan Kincy started on the mound for Dexter.  He surrendered six runs on two hits over 1 1/3 innings, striking out two Tigers.

Tyler Wright, Garrett Henson, and Haden Hillis each contributed relief for the 'Cats.

Luke Thurston went 2 for 4 at the plate to lead Dexter in hits.  They stole nine bases as a team as two players stole more than one.  Hillis led the way with four total stolen bases.

No errors were committed by the Bearcats.

Clearwater totaled 16 hits and tore up the base paths stealing at least eight bases.

Dexter  002 101 X  4 6 0

Clearwater 174 002 X 14  16  1

Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter High School varsity baseball team fought back after falling down by four runs in the sixth inning, but it wasn't enough to take out the Malden Green Wave.  They fell short by only one point 8-7 on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at East City Park in Dexter. Malden is the 2018 defending Class 3 state champions.

In the bottom of the third inning, Dexter tied things up at two.  Despite their home opener loss they collected seven hits.  Malden tallied 12 hits.

After Malden scored three runs in the top of the sixth inning, the 'Cats answered with three of their own on a double by Garrett Henson and a stolen base by Ethan Kincy.

The Green Wave scored on a double 1-1 count bringing home a runner.  The 'Cats answered when Henson doubled on a 0-1 count scoring one run.  Dawson Jones singled driving in another run.

Malden pulled away for good with three runs in the fourth inning.  

Luke Thurston started on the mound for Dexter.  He went three innings, allowing two runs on six hits, striking out seven and walking one.  Riley Slusher was charged with the loss permitting three runs, none were earned, on one hit with two strikeouts and three walks in one inning.

Jones, Peyton Driskill, and Riley Slusher each contributed in relief for the Bearcats.

Ethan Kincy went 2 for 3 at the plate to lead the 'Cats in hits. 

Haden Hillis led the way in stolen bases earning him 3 steals.  He also scored 3 runs but was 0 for 3 at the plate included getting hit by a pitch early on. 

Malden   200  303  08   12   0

Dexter     101  203  07    7   0

Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter High School golf team has big expectations in the 2019 spring season.

The Bearcats will return four of their five top athletes from last year: senior Jake Harris, juniors Spencer Warren and Matt Agey, an sophomore Ryan Collier.

Three newcomers to complete the varsity roster are junior Luke Becker, and freshmen Dylan Sitze and Cy Worley.

A total of 16 players came out for golf this spring including ten freshmen.

Spencer Warren advanced to the Class 3 State Tournament in 2018 where he tied for 42nd place with a two day total of 163.

“We are looking forward to the season! We will return our #1, and #2 players Spencer Warren and Ryan Collier.," state head golf coach Eric Sitze.  "We will also return Jake Harris and Matt Agey who have Varsity experience” 

“But I think what will make this a successful season is this year’s depth. We will be adding two talented freshmen Cy Worley and Dylan Sitze along with a baseball transfer Luke Becker. All three have put in a lot of good time this past summer and fall to make our team really deep.. our depth this year reminds me of some of my better teams in the past.”

“I’m excited and have liked what I have seen so far in practice these last two weeks! The guys are working hard the focus is good.. it’s just fun to watch.”

Competing in Class 3, District 1 are Cape Central, Park Hills, Dexter, Farmington, Fredericktown, North County, Notre Dame, Perryville, Sikeston, and Ste. Genevieve.

The Dexter High School Golf Team will open their season on March 19th with a 4-team match at Kennett against the Indians, Sikeston Bulldogs, and the Caruthersville Tigers.

April 16th will be the first home appearance of the year when they host Sikeston and Notre Dame.

2019 Season Schedule:

Tue 3/19 @ Kennett Quad 4 p.m.

Thu 3/21 @ Cape Quad 4 p.m.

Mon 3/25 @ Notre Dame Invitation 10 a.m.

Thu 3/28 @ Sikeston Quad Jr. Varsity 4 p.m.

Tue 4/2 @ Notre Dame Quad 4 p.m.

Wed 4/3 @ Farmington Invitational 8:30 a.m.

Thu 4/4 @ Malden/Caruthersville/Doniphan Jr. Varsity 4 p.m.

Mon 4/8 @ Poplar Bluff Invitational 10 a.m.

Tue 4/9 vs Malden/Sikeston Jr. Varsity 4 p.m. (HOME)

Wed 4/10 vs Kennett/Cape Central Jr. Varsity 4 p.m. (HOME)

Thu 4/11 @ Perryville Invitational Jr. Varsity 9 a.m.

Mon 4/15 @ Jackson High School Invitational 10 a.m.

Tue 4/16 vs Notre Dame/Sikeston (HOME)

Wed 4/17 @ Festus Tournament 9 a.m.

Mon 4/22 SEMO Conference Tournament 10 a.m. (AWAY TBA)

Tue 4/23 vs Bloomfield/Kennett/NMCC 4 p.m. (HOME)

Mon 4/29 District Tournament 8 a.m. TBA

Mon 5/6 Sectional Tournament 8 a.m. TBA

5/13 - 5/14 MO State Tournament TBA

Members of the Dexter varsity boys golf team are (from left) Dylan Sitze, Luke Becker, Ryan Collier, Spencer Warren, Matt Agey, Jake Harris and Cy Worley. 

The 2019 Class 4, District 1 Girls Basketball All District Team announced.  Senior athletes Chaylea Mosby and Maycie Martin were named to the All District Team.

2019 Class 4 District 1 Girls Basketball All District Team

Chaylea Mosby Sr. Dexter

Taydrianna Barnett Jr. Sikeston

Meagan Heisserer Sr. Notre Dame

Kirsten Steif Sr. Perryville

Julia Williams Sr. Notre Dame

Ella Vogel Fr. Cape Central

Maycie Martin Sr. Dexter

Lexi Rubel Fr. Notre Dame

Kyndal Dodd Fr. Fredericktown

Riley Burger Jr. Notre Dame

Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter High School baseball team is slated to open its season on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at East City Park where they will face the defending Class 3 state champion the Malden Green Wave at 10:00 a.m. and then Clearwater at 2:00 p.m.

The Bearcats lost six starters from the 2018 season that went 5-16.  Longtime head coach Brian Becker retired and assistant coach Drew Pixley has now stepped up to take over as head coach in the 2019 season.  There are also a lot of new faces at the varsity level as well. 

Drew Pixley is a 2007 graduate of Dexter High School and wasa  three time 1st Team All-Conference and 1st Team All-District during his high school baseball career.  He played two years of college baseball at Mineral Area College before playing two more years at Murray State University graduating in 2012.

Pixley has a passion for baseball there is no doubt that he will bring a lot of knowledge and experience to the plate.  He moved to Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 2014 and worked for Elite Baseball where his main focus was to develop young baseball players and prepare them to play at the next level.  He worked with more than 120 athletes that have either played baseball, are currently playing, or are signed to play next year.  He also helped analyze swing mechanics for Derek Fisher, who is currently playing for the Houston Astros as an outfielder and was a 2017 World Series Champion.

It's great to have him back in Dexter working with our youth and developing talent on the baseball field.  He is assisted by his father, Aaron Pixley, and by veteran assistant coach Cody Boyer.

The 2019 Bearcat Baseball Team is comprised of the following players in alphabetical order: Carson Bell, Taylor Condict, Bradyn Crockett, Andrew Dodson, Peyton Driskill, Ben Dyle, Braxton Greenfield, Corey Hawkins, Garrett Henson, Haden Hillis, Caleb Hoggard, Trey Johnson, Dawson Jones, Josh Kaufman, Ethan Kincy, Diego McCormick, Clay Prance, Camden Riley, Adam Saylors, Riley Slusher, Luke Thurston, Tristan Williams and Tyler Wright. 

Senior this year are Tristan Williams, Tyler Wright, Luke Thurston, Dawson Jones, Caleb Hoggard and Ethan Kincy.

#5 Tristan Williams P, OF

#3 Tyler Wright         P, OF

#6 Luke Thurston         P, 2B

#9 Dawson Jones P, UTIL

#16 Caleb Hoggard P, OF

#21 Ethan Kincy         P, C, 1B

Juniors are Haden Hillis, Carson Bell, Garrett Henson, and Trey Johnson.

#15 Haden Hillis         P, OF

#17 Carson Bell         OF

#23 Garrett Henson P, 3B, 1B

#20 Trey Johnson         P, 3B

Sophomores are Josh Kaufman, Ben Dyle, Clay Prance, Riley Slusher, Peyton Driskill, Corey Hawkins, and Bradyn Crockett.

#8 Josh Kaufman         OF

#25 Ben Dyle                 P, 1B

#26 Clay Prance         1B

#24 Riley Slusher         P, 1B, 3B

#10 Peyton Driskill         P, SS, C

#18 Corey Hawkins P

11 Bradyn Crockett C

Freshmen are Diego McCormick, Taylor Condict, Andrew Dodson, Adam Saylors, Camden Riley, and Braxton Greenfield.

#2 Diego McCormick P, OF

#7 Taylor Condict         P, 3B

#12 Andrew Dodson P, OF

#13 Adam Saylors         P, INF

#4 Camden Riley         P, INF

#1 Braxton Greenfield P, OF

2019 Dexter High school Baseball Schedule:

Sat 3/16 10 a.m. vs Malden (Home)

Sat 3/16 2 p.m. vs Clearwater (Home)

Tue 3/19 4 p.m.vs  East Carter County (Home)

Wed 3/20 4 p.m. vs Kennett (Home)

Sat 3/23 1 p.m. vs Oran (Away)

Sat 3/23 3 p.m. vs Valle Catholic (Away)

Tue 3/26 4 p.m. @ Cape Central

Fri 3/29 TBA @ Notre Dame Showcase (Varsity Only)

Mon 4/1 4:30 p.m. @ Campbell (Varsity Only)

Wed 4/3 4:30 p.m. @ Notre Dame

Thu 4/4 4:30 p.m. vs Perryville (Home)

Mon 4/8 4:30 p.m. @ Sikeston

Wed 4/10 4 p.m. vs Chaffee (Home)

Thu 4/11 vs NMCC (Home)

Mon 4/15 4:30 p.m. @ Poplar Bluff

Tue 4/16 4:30 p.m. @ Jackson

Mon 4/22 4 p.m. @ Doniphan

Wed 4/24 4:30 p.m. @ Cooter

4/26 - 4/29 SEMO Varsity Conference (TBA)

Thu 5/2 4 p.m. vs Twin Rivers (Home)

5/3 - 5/4 SEMO Conference JV Tournament (TBA)

Mon 5/6 4 p.m. vs Portageville (Home) Senior Night

5/10 - 5/18 Districts (TBA)