Bernie, MO - The first Kyle Smith Memorial Athletic Scholarship was awarded to John Nimmo of Bernie High School.
"Two months ago I lost a good friend and colleague," stated Dee Loflin, ShowMe Times, "He was doing what he loved and that was covering high school sports for the Dexter Statesman and SEMOBALL."
"I remember when we were at the sectional game and the Mules punched their ticket to the Final Four! He was super excited to have the opportunity to follow them; however while on assignment in Springfield, Kyle fell ill and passed away not getting to see one minute of either of their games."
Kyle loved sports. He had been a sports editor most of his life and he spent a lot of time talking about the athletes we were covering. He probably could quote just about any stat you wanted to know about any athlete in Stoddard County.
"He was especially impressed with one athlete here at Bernie High School. He interviewed him on more than one occasion and even wrote a feature story about him which was published a few days after his passing. His very last feature story."
Kyle and I always drank Diet Mt Dews at games and on more than one occasion split a Twix bar. That was one of our many things we had in common. I brought those items with me today to go with the scholarship.
"His last words to me just 30 minutes prior to that Friday game was, 'Make sure they win so I can cover them tomorrow in the Championship game!' I said I would as If I had any control over their game and Bernie did win!"
Kyle never got that chance.
And what a better way to honor his memory than to start a community scholarship and give to a Bernie Senior that he admired and respected in his sport of basketball.
"So on behalf of the ShowMe Times, the Dexter Statesman, SEMOBALL, the Bernie Banner, and his mother Connie, I would like to present the first Kyle Smith Memorial Athletic Scholarship in the amount of $500 to Mr. John Nimmo."
Shown presenting the scholarship to Nimmo is Dee Loflin of the ShowMe Times.
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.
Dexter, MO - The 2022 Bearcat Football Youth Summer Camp will be held on July 11th and July 12th at Charles Bland Stadium. This event is hosted by the Dexter High School Football program and will be for grades 3rd & 4th and 5th & 6th.
Grades 3rd & 4th will be from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. both day and grades 5th & 6th will be from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Young athletes will focus on the basic fundamentals of football, positional basics, team concepts, and scheme concepts.
The camp will feature team building, age grouping, competition, and punt, pass, and kick competition.
Each camper will receive a certificate of completion as well as a t-shirt if you register by June 1st.
Cost is $25 for each camper and checks are made payable to Dexter High School.
Please contact Chad Jamerson by June 1st in order to get a t-shirt, but you can still register the first day of camp at the football field.
Contact information for Coach Jamerson cjamerson@dexter.k12.mo.us or call the high school at (573) 614-1030.
Registration forms went home to students in 3rd - 6th grade already, but please do not wait. Register as soon as possible.
Dexter, MO - The Dexter High School honored their spring sports with their 2022 Awards Ceremony held on Thursday, May 12, 2022.
Track & Field Awards:
Top Sprinters - Male - RJ Farmer, Female - Allison Turnbo
Top Distance - Male - Chris Stone, Female - Gabby Brown
Top Thrower - Male - Josh Alday, Female - Dulcie Pullen
Top Jumper - Male - Christian Wirz, Female - Abbie Lloyd
Versatility - Male - Anistin Kyle, Female - Avery Neely
Most Valuable Player - Male - Anistin Kyle, Female - Gabby Brown
Boys Tennis Awards:
Most Singles Award - Drake Channell and Peyton Boles
Most Doubles Award - Drake Channell and Peyton Boles
Bearcat Award - Peyton Boles
Golf Award:
2022 Season Medalist - Cy Worley
Softball Award:
Highest Batting Average AWard - Kinleigh Chappell
Bearcat Award - Kennedy Bess
Most Valuable Player Award - Amelia Jenkins
Baseball Award:
Most Improved - Taylor Condict
Batting Average - Kaeden Kennedy
Most Valuable Player - Kaeden Kennedy
Dexter, MO - The Dexter High School honored their spring sports with their 2022 Awards Ceremony held on Thursday, May 12, 2022. Each year students who letter for the first time in their respective sport will receive a letter "D" for their jacket.
The booster club purchases our ”D” for the 1st time letter winners.
Mr. Wes Howard, Booster Club representative, presented the letters.
Baseball - Nolan Alford, Beau Carrier, Jackson Howard, and Ben Howard.
Softball - Kaden Jackson, Emily Hester, Abbie Sandage, Payton Short, Alexis Sisk, and Isabella Pittman.
Track & Field - Kali Hale Kennady Krapf Caden Lee Keagan Polley Kaylee Rutledge Christina Wirz
Golf - Ben Christian and Tucker Temples
Boys Tennis - Lawson Blocker and Cooper Worley
