Bloomfield, Missouri - The Bloomfield Wildcats hosted the Puxico Indians on Monday of this week in the first round of the Stoddard County Athletic Association Tournament.  Bloomfield added a 5 to 1 win to their 2013 season record (6-2) and will advance to the semi-final game today against Woodland.

"Took us a while to get our bats going, and that’s credited to Puxico’s pitching and defense," commented Coach Jason Karnes.   "We were able to capitalize on a few mistakes in the 4^th inning to push a couple of runs across."

The game was held scoreless until a big fourth inning by the Wildcats were able to bring in four runs on one hit and a sacrifice fly.  That big inning proved to be the extent of the offense until the sixth inning.

Hancock for Puxico was able to belt a big homerun in the 6th inning.  That run was matched by a Bloomfield's Noah Vandiver who powered a shot over the fence in the same inning. 

"Noah Vandiver hit a big home run in the 6^th to push our lead back to four runs, added a little cushion as we went to the last inning," added Karnes.

The winning pitcher on the day was Tim Fox, who went 6 innings only giving up 4 hits, 3 walks and had 12 strikeouts.  Travis Phillips came in to relieve Fox in the final inning by adding two more strikeouts for the Wildcats. 

Bloomfield will travel today to Woodland to take on the WHS Cardinals in the semi-final bracket of the SCAA tournament. 

Written by
Dee Loflin, Manager/Writer SMT

Dexter, Missouri – The Missouri Basketball Coaches Association (MBCA) announced their selections of High School students to the Academic All-State Basketball Teams.  They will honor these top scholar athletes at a banquet to held on April 28th at the Drury University.

This year’s MBCA Southeast Missouri Academic Committee consisted of Dusty Dinkins of South Iron, Seth McBroom of Holcomb, Travis Day of New Madrid, Jim Vaughan of Kennett and Darrin Scott of Jackson.

Students must be a senior in high school with 90% of his team’s games played or 75% of the total team quarters played, possess outstanding moral character and have an ACT score of 27 composite or above.  Each must maintain a GPA of 3.25 out of a possible 4.0.

Coaches and principals of the nominated student must verify all qualifications and an official transcript must be submitted.

In a recent announcement by the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association, Dexter Bearcat’s Ryan Joyner and Chase Young were selected to the 2013 Boys Academic All-State Basketball Team. 

It is quite an honor to not only be good on the court, but to be successful in the classroom as well.  These students not only keep up with their day-to-day homework assignments and exams, but also have daily practices and weekly games, sometimes even multiple games in a week or a tournament to play.

Congratulations to Chase Young and Ryan Joyner on your accomplishment!  Job well done!

Written by
Dee Loflin, Manager/Writer SMT

Stoddard County, Missouri – The Stoddard County Activities Association (SCAA) Baseball Tournament begin Monday, April 15^th.  The higher-seed is the host for each round of action. 

The Bloomfield Wildcats are the current defending Champions!

Beginning at 4 pm Monday, April 15^th, #4 Bell City will play #5 Advance at Bell City.  #2 Woodland will play #7 Richland at Woodland and #3 Bloomfield will play #6 Puxico at Bloomfield.

#1 Bernie will play the winner of the Bell City/Advance game at 4 pm on Tuesday, April 16^th at Bernie.  The Woodland/Richland winner will play the Bloomfield/Puxico winner and the team with the higher seed will have home field advantage.  Game time 4:00 p.m. for both games.

Thursday, April 18^th will be the Championship game at the higher seed home field at 4 p.m. along with the Third Place game at the higher seed home filed at 4 p.m.

Stay tuned to ShowMe Times Facebook page for the latest updates for locations of each game.  Also we will post any cancellations due to weather.  Let's pray for a dry field!

Written by
Dee Loflin, Manager/Writer SMT

Dexter, Missouri – Who misses Lady ‘Cats Basketball?  We do! 

At the end of each basketball season, the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association (MBCA) selects All-State Teams for each of the Girls and Boys MSHSAA Classes.

The process begins with all-district selection, providing the pool for the final All-State Teams.

The All-State High School Basketball Teams have been chosen and Dexter’s own, Brittany Harris, made 1^st Team.  Congratulations Brittany!

The Committee also recognizes students who perform not only on the court but in the classroom as well.  Dexter Lady 'Cat, Katelynn Frazier, was selected to the MBCA Academic All-State Girls Team for 2013.  She will have the opportunity of attending the MBCA Academic All-State Banquet at Drury University on April 28, 2013.  Congratulations Katelynn!

Those representing Southeast Missouri in the 2013 MBCA Girls All-State Selection Committee were Gene Deckard of Nayor, Nick Nealy of South Pemiscot, David Crocket of New Madrid, Matt Schonhoff of Sikeston and Tyler Abernathy of Jackson.

The All-State Basketball Teams and final polls are selected by a statewide panel of Missouri sportswriters and broadcasters and were announced on April 4^th 2013.

Congratulations to Brittany and Katelynn on your accomplishments!  One Team One Dream! 

Dexter, Missouri - Join the Lady 'Cats as they host the SCAA Softball Tournament to be played Monday, April 15th beginning at 4:30 p.m. with the Championship Game to be held on Tuesday, April 16th at 6:30 p.m. on Field B.   The Consolation Game for 3rd Place will be on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. on Field B.

Dexter will play Puxico on Field B and the Woodland Cardinals will be playing Bloomfield on Field C.  The winners of these two games will advance to play at 7:00 p.m. against #1 seed Bernie Lady Mules on field B and #2 seed Advance Hornets on Field C.  Game time for those games are at 7:00 p.m.

Good luck Lady Bearcats!