Bernie, Missouri - The Bernie Mules varsity baseball team defeated the Bloomfield Wildcats 10-0 in six innings on Thursday after a seven-run explosion in the sixth inning.
The Bernie Mules had three different pitchers appear in the game. Blake Beacham, Gavin Brown, and Dalton Hobgood combined for a three hit performance to help the Mules.
The Mules scored in the sixth on a two-run double by Wyatt Barnett, an RBI single by Jayce Burk, a walk by Josh Ellenburg, a two-run single by Alex Guzman, a two-run single by Guzman, and an RBI single by Nate Dillinger.
Gavin Brown paced Bernie at the plate. Brown went 2-3, drove in one and scored three runs. He homered in the first inning and singled in the third inning.
Josh Ellenburg helped the Mules out in the third inning as well with a monster solo shot to left center for his first home run of the year.
"Bloomfield couldn't get anything going as long as Dalton Hobgood was pitching," commented head baseball coach Marcus Massey.
Hobgood gave up just one hit, allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out five during his two innings of work.
Blake Beacham got it done on the bump on the way to a win. He pitched two shutout innings. Beacham struck out none, walked one and gave up one hit.
Hector was the game's losing pitcher. He allowed seven runs in five innings, walked three and struck out four.
The lead stayed with Bernie Mules Varsity after the first, when it scored one run on a solo home run by Brown.
The Bernie Mules will be back in action on Saturday, September 24th at the Fall Baseball Tournament in Campbell.
Dexter, Missouri - The ShowMe Times Dexter Sport Spotlight shines on Alexis May.
Alexis is a Dexter Bearcat Tennis player and is a senior at the Dexter High School.
She is the daughter of Perry May and Patty May. Her grandparents are James Barber and the late Helen Barber of Essex, Missouri, and Don May and the late Jane May of Dexter, Missouri.
May is active in Student Council, Foreign Language Club, Teen Age Republicans Club, FCCLA, Future Teachers of America, Rotary Interact, Dexter Honors Society, and Teens against Smoking Coalition.
Alexis also joined Sr. Beta Club, a new club at Dexter High School, and is on the Beta Executive Board.
She received the Doubles Award in Tennis her junior year and lettered in tennis her freshman, sophomore, and junior year.
Her future plans are to attend Arkansas State University and become a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
She enjoys reading, playing tennis, and attending football and basketball games.
She attends Faith Lutheran Church and is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Dexter, Missouri - The ShowMe Times Dexter Sports Spotlight shines on Jadyn Northcutt.
Jadyn is a Dexter Bearcat Tennis player and is a sophomore at the Dexter High School.
She is the daughter of Ken and Billie Stratton. Her grandparents are Bill and Anna Swinney of Dexter, Missouri, and Yuriko Stratton from Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Jadyn is active in Future Business Leaders of America and DHS Student Council. She also participates on the First Baptist Church Youth Group. She also won the award for Best Attitude in Choir.
Her future plans are to attend Duke University and be a pediatric oncologist.
She enjoys tennis, being outdoors, cooking, spending time with family and friends, and watching Netflix.
She attends First Baptist Church in Dexter, Missouri, and is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Dexter, Missouri - The ShowMe Times Dexter Sports Spotlight shines on Reagan Miller.
Reagan is a Dexter Bearcat Tennis player and is a senior at the Dexter High School.
She is the daughter of Travis and Laura Miller and Steve and Tracy Watkins.
Miller is active in Refuge, CYF, and Stoddard County Republicans. She is also a member of the Top 10% at the Dexter High School.
She placed third in Districts Singles in Tennis last season and enjoys playing with her dog, Bella, and watching Netflix.
Reagan has played tennis and is a member of the track team at Dexter High School.
She attends First Baptist Church in Dexter, Missouri, and is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Dexter, Missouri - The ShowMe Times Dexter Sports Spotlight shines on Abby Dorton.
Abby is a Dexter Bearcat Tennis Player.
She is a sophomore at the Dexter High School.
Abby is the daughter of Brett and Christy Dorton. Her grandparents are Jerry and Sandy Dorton of Dexter, Missouri.
Her activities include FCCLA and DHS Student Council. She enjoys reading, playing tennis, and watching Netflix.
She attends First Baptist Church and is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
