Dexter, Missouri - Dexter High School proudly announced today that two of the members of the Lady Bearcat Volleyball team were named to the Class 3 District 1 All-District Team.  Those recipients were junior Paige Patterson and junior Hannah Noe. 

The Bearcats completed an outstanding 23 - 9 - 2 on the 2012 season, losing a tough match in the district tournament to the Perryville Pirates.  As a very talented group of lady athletes, the team exceeded preseason expectations. The Lady 'Cats only lost three regular season games to Advance, Bernie and Leopold.

"It's really an awesome honor," commented Paige Patterson.  "My whole team deserved it as we faced many obstacles over the season and pulled together to have a great year."

Patterson is a junior middle hitter for the Bearcats and was a strong influence over opposing players.  She is the daughter of Ronnie and Judy Patterson.  Hannah Noe is also a junior and plays the position of outside hitter and setter for the team.  Hannah's parents are Jonas and Jo Noe.

"It feels pretty good (to be named All-District), I'm not gonna lie" said Hannah.  "If certainly proves that hard work definitely pays off."


Under first year head coach Carmen Morgan, the Bearcats were delivered into a new intensive style of volleyball play.  Coach Morgan came in preaching "Attitude, Concentration and Effort", and that is exactly what she expected from the girls. 

Morgan's was hired this past summer and came to DHS after a successful coaching career at Clearwater, where she led the Tigers volleyball squad to seven district championships and four state titles.  Her coaching style is one that builds championships and champions as reflected by this seasons accomplishments.

"I really liked the coach a lot," noted Noe.  "She knew what she was doing and brought us to new levels in our play.  I'm anxious for next year and to win a district title."

Congratulations to all the Bearcat volleyball team for a successful season and these two young ladies for the award.