Bell City, Missouri - “That was the most complete basketball game we have played this year,” stated Dexter head boys basketball coach Josh Dowdy in a press release to the ShowMe Times. “I am so proud of our guys! That was a total-team effort. Every player on our roster got in the book tonight!”
The Dexter varsity boys basketball team traveled to Bell City recording a season high 76 points on their way to victory! Final score 76-44!
The Bearcats led 23-15 at the end of the first quarter and jumped to an even larger lead at the half 47-28.
Ethan Flowers recorded a game-high 22 points for the ‘Cats. He had six 3-pointers.
Jacob Pedigo tallied 17 points including one trey.
Jason Jarrell finished with 10 points. Austin Chesser had two treys finishing the night with a total of 8 points. Peyton Pollock hit one 3-pointer and had a total of 6 points.
All Bearcats listed on the roster recorded at least one bucket! Adam Webb, Matt Sims, Tyler Heil and Addison Moore each recorded two points in the second half.
“Adam Webb came off the bench and had a nice bucket late in the game,” Dowdy said. “I am happy for him because he always maintains a positive attitude in practice and tonight he came in and capitalized on his opportunity.”
Peyton Maddox tallied a team-high 19 points for the Cubs.
“We knew they could shoot the ball from the perimeter and I thought we had a hand up on most of their shots,” continued Dowdy. “We did an even better job securing some long rebounds, which led to some transition buckets. Unlike Friday night, we finished around the basket tonight!”
Dexter (8-12) will be at the Bearcat Event Center on Friday evening against Kennett. Game time is 6:00 p.m. and it is SENIOR night!
“We have to get back to work tomorrow because we know we have a good Kennett squad coming to town on Friday,” Dowdy stated. “That will be Senior Nigh and we will get a chance to honor three fine young men, Peyton Pollock, Noah Kronk, and Matt Sims.”
Final Score Dexter 76, Bell City 44
Bell City 15 13 8 8 - 44
Dexter 23 24 20 9 - 76
Bell City (44) – Nate Finney 5, Kolten Siebert 3, Brandon Abner 2, Logan Yates 6, Cole Nichols 4, Austin Hicks 2, Bobby Wright 3, Peyton Maddox 19. FG 14, FT 13/18, F 13. (3-pointers: Finney 1, Siebert 1, Wright 1. Fouled Out: None)
Dexter (76) – Noah Kronk 5, Adam Webb 2, Jason Jarrell 10, Peyton Pollock 6, Jacob Pedigo 17, Austin Chesser 8, Ethan Flowers 22, Tyler Heil 2, Addison Moore 2, Matt Sims 2, FG 32, FT 2/6, F 17. (3-pointers: Ethan Flowers 6, Austin Chesser 2, Jacob Pedigo 1, Peyton Pollock 1. Fouled Out: None).
Dexter, Missouri - Lady Cats struck first with Melanie McKuin scoring the first bucket against the Notre Dame Lady Dogs. Dakota Reynolds hits a 2-pointer in under a minute to put the Bearcats up by four and on their way to a 70-62 victory at the Bearcat Event Center on Monday evening.
This was the second match-up this season for the Bearcats and Bulldogs. In the first game Dexter defeated Notre Dame 82-51.
“We knew Notre Dame would get better throughout the course of the year and it definitely showed tonight,” stated Dexter head basketball coach Chad Allen. “I thought they shot the ball really well from the perimeter. With that said, we had to grind this one out again like some of the other games we have had.”
Krysten Garrison, freshman for the Lady Cats, finished with a game-high 31 points!
Melanie McKuin tallied 16 points for the Bearcats.
Dexter’s freshman athlete Hannah Thurmon had an awesome night recording 12 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 blocks against the Bulldogs.
Dakota Reynolds added 9 points and six assists and hit the Bearcats’ only trey.
“Coming out of halftime I thought we did a great job of getting the ball inside ad keeping our heads up to find the open man,” continued Allen. “Krysten Garrison was on the receiving end of that a lot. She has good court awareness and finds gaps. We found her and she attacked the rim finishing very well!”
Brooke Blankenship recorded a team-high 13 points for Notre Dame. Hayli Chapman tallied 12 points. Both hit a pair of treys.
“Both teams really wanted to press and push the ball up the floor,” stated Allen. “It was a fast-paced game. Both teams got to the rim quite a bit. I didn’t think we finished as well as we have in the past, but it was great to be able to pull away in the third quarter.”
Dexter (13-8) will travel to Cape Central on Thursday, February 12th. Game time 6:00 p.m.
In Junior Varsity action the Lady Bearcats defeated Notre Dame 38 – 17.
Krysten Garrison tallied a game-high 16 points for Dexter in the second period.
Dexter, Missouri – Senior wrestlers were honored at the traditional Senior Night prior to the beginning of the last home match of the season and it was between the Bearcats and the Kennett Indians.
Dylan Barzarian is the son of Shaun and Amy Bazarian. He is a member of the football team and has participated in football his freshman, junior and senior years, track his junior year and has wrestled all four years of high school. Dylan is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Honors Choir, and the Southeast Missouri Show Choir. He is also in the Dexter Honor Society.
Dylan is a 3-time state qualifier and a 2-time district champion. He also holds the season pin record at 30 and has a career record of 118-28. He plans to attend Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas and major in Education.
Cameron Craft is the son of Keith and Cathy Craft. He was a member of the football team and has been a state qualifier in wrestling his sophomore and junior years. He is currently undecided on his college and major at this time.
Chance Jarrell is the son of Tom and Kerry Jarrell. His grandmother Carol Jarrell escorted him at the Senior Night. What an honor for her! Chance has wrestled all four years and played football as a freshman, sophomore and junior. He has been a member of the DHS Band and the Future Farmers of America. Chance plans to attend Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas and major in Agri-Business.
Brandon Quertermous is the son of Travis and Kelly Quertermous. He is a member of the football team and has wrestled and played football all four years of high school. He is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, vice president of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Honor Choir, and Future Teachers of America. His career varsity record for wrestling is 15-11. Brandon plans to attend Crowley’s Ridge College and major in business.
Aaron Sandlin is the son of Calvin and Christine Sandlin. He is a member of the football team and has wrestled and played football al four years. He also ran track for two years. Aaron is a member of the Future Farmers of America. He plans to attend Lindenwood University and major in athletic training.
Dalton Twomey is the son of Jason and Gerianne Twomey. He is a member of the football team and has wrestled all four years of high school. His future plans are to attend Three Rivers College and earn a degree in their Green Diesel Program.
Brandon Wick is the son of Brad and Lisa Wick. He was a member of the football team his freshman, sophomore, and junior years. He has wrestled all four years of high school. Brandon plans to attend Southeast Missouri
State University in Cape Girardeau and major in fine arts. He plans to become a game designer.
Shown in the photo are Chance Jarrell, Brandon Quertermous, Dylan Bazarian, Brandon Wick, Dalton Twomey, and Aaron Sandlin. Not available for photo was Cameron Craft.
Jackson, Missouri – The Lady ‘Cats dug a hole early with the Crusaders jumping out to a 14 point lead in the first quarter and never recovered.
Saxony Lutheran scored the first 11 points and jumped ahead 18-4 by the end of the first quarter. The Cats never led securing the Crusader’s 53-44 victory.
“Really the whole difference of the game was the fist quarter. Those first three or four minutes of the ball game sets the tone and we have got to be more aggressive and more active from the field,” commented Dexter head girls basketball coach Chad Allen. “It was hard to come back down 14 to start the game, but they did a great job battling back and we definitely owned the last three quarters.”
Krysten Garrison got taken out early in the game receiving her third foul in the second quarter and her fourth foul in the beginning of the second half. Dakota Reynolds picked up her third foul in the third quarter and fouled out with over four minutes left in the fourth quarter.
“We definitely got in a little big of foul trouble,” stated Allen. “Garrison had a target on her back and it seemed like every time she was out there she was getting a foul. Taking her out of our line-up does hurt us offensively.”
Hannah Thurmon, a freshman, recorded a team-high 18 points for the Bearcats. Melanie McKuin tallied 10 points.
“I thought Hannah did a great job tonight,” continued Allen. “They are big and physical on the inside and she pounded right after them. She made some good shots for us. I am really glad the girls hung in there and didn’t quit.”
In JV action Saxony Lutheran JV defeated Dexter 50 – 35.
Dexter (11-8) will host Naylor on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at the Bearcat Event Center. The JV game will be two quarters only and the varsity game will follow. Game time is 6:00 p.m.
Final Score Saxony Lutheran 53, Dexter 44
Saxony Lutheran 18 10 12 13 - 53
Dexter 4 14 12 14 - 44
Jon Rodgers was awarded first place in the heavyweight division.
Chance Jarrell earned 2nd place in the 182 lb weight class.
Blake Bolin earned 3rd place in the 182 lb weight class.
Christian Yarber took 3rd place in the 195 lb weight class division and Cory Holland earned a 3rd place medal in the 220 lb weight class division.
Shown in the photo from left to right: Chance Jarrell, Christian Yarber, Jon Rodgers, Blake Bolin, and Cory Holland.
The varsity and junior varsity wrestlers will host a match on Thursday, February 5th at 6:00 p.m. in the Dexter High School gym. It is Senior Night! Cape Girardeau, Poplar Bluff, and Kennett will be in attendance! Should be a great night of BEARCAT Wrestling!!
Congratulations gentlemen on a job well done!
