Written by
Dee Loflin, Manager/Writer SMT
In the first year they only had 8 teams competing, but managed to raise an extraordinary amount of $4,300 for the local charity. "Ashley and I basically thought of the idea at almost the same moment," commented Coach Leonard Morse. "We new we had a hit on our hands after the first tournament and I believe this is a legacy that Ashley leaves with us at DHS." Ashley is a junior and has one more year to help host the event. Thank you Ashley and your teammates for helping such a wonderful organization.
This year 12 softball teams competed on a very windy day in April. The annual Swing Pink Softball Tournament featured some of the best teams in Southeast Missouri. The weather has not really cooperating with Spring sporting events; however it didn't stop these girls from raising $3,800 for the Ben Kruse 18 FORE Life Foundation and placing 3rd in the tournament.
The plans are already under way for next year's event and it seems to be growing each year. They expect 16 teams to be competing and perhaps they will make an even larger donation to Ben Kruse 18 FORE Life Foundation.
Amazing what teenagers can do when they put their minds together. Their spirit is alive and they really make an effort on the softball field. These girls are truly dedicated not only to their sport, but are passionate about their charity.
Scott Kruse, founder, shown in the picture receiving the check from the Lady 'Cats Softball Team. "This is awesome!" stated Kruse. "Each year I am amazed by these girls. Thank you."
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Dee Loflin, Manager/Writer SMT
Dexter, Missouri - It was Senior night at Dexter, so that made the win even sweeter! The five Senior boys escorted their parents out to the base line while their future plans were announced over the loudspeaker.
The 2013 Seniors are Chase Young, Clarence Riddle, Jordan Miller, Logan Northern and Brad Potts. They presented their moms with a special red rose.
Congratulations to all of the boys and their accomplishments. These students work hard not only on the ball field, but in the classroom as well.
And let’s give special thanks to the moms who decorated the dugout with pictures, balloons and jerseys. Perfect for photos.
Without supportive parents we wouldn’t have such fine young men on the field!
We look forward to seeing you at the Spring Sports Banquet this Friday evening at 5:30 p.m.. ShowMe Times will be on hand to take photos and report on all the awards and the top athletes.
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Dee Loflin, Manager/Writer SMT
The Neelyville Tigers entered the game with a 20-1 record and are ranked #1 in the Missouri Class 2 rankings.
Neelyville seemed confident to beat Dexter with a 9-14 record on the season. To their surprise the Bearcats were able to load the bases several times scoring 10 runs total for the afternoon.
The Tigers scored 4 runs in the first two innings, but the Bearcats proved to be stronger. Logan Northern scored the first run in the 3rd inning for the Bearcats on a hit by Brad Potts.
The Bearcats were able to even the score 4 to 4 in the the 4th. By the 5th inning it was tied again 5 to 5. Five more runs in the 5th gave the Bearcats the momentum to keep on hitting! The Tigers didn't know what hit them. The Tigers never scored again and it was 10 - 5 Bearcats game!
Chase Young #3 was able to step up to the plate and bat. Unfortunately he did not get a hit, but way to go Chase! It's been a tough year for him with his basketball injury and not being able to play baseball. He is healing extremely well and will be back at the plate soon.
The crowd was on their feet cheering for Clarence Riddle who stood at the plate and took a few swings. Great kid and a great ball player. Way to go Clarence!
Final Score 10 - 5. What a great game for the Seniors of 2013!
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Dee Loflin, Manager/Writer SMT
Dexter, Missouri – The Dexter High School boys’ baseball team seems to be struggling this year. Weather also seems to keep the Bearcats from having home field advantage as their game yesterday was moved to Portageville.
“The weather has been crazy this spring,” Dexter’s coach Brian Becker stated. “We have just got to get better as we are facing Perryville in the first round of the districts this Saturday in Cape. They are going to be a tough opponent.”
The Dexter Bearcats were up by 2 in the third as Brad Potts delivered a leadoff single and ran to second on a throwing error. He scored on a single by Jordan Miller.
Then Portageville answered in the bottom of the third with its first run of the game. The Bulldogs tied the game in the fourth on three singles and scored again in the fifth with the game winner.
“That’s been the story of the season,” Bearcat’s coach Brian Becker said. “We struggle at the plate and it’s frustrating. Not only for me, but also for our kids. “
Coach Becker used three pitchers for Dexter. Brad Potts started and worked two innings. Jordan Miller relieved him and threw two innings. Nick Noble picked up the loss at the end.
“We just wanted to get them all some work,” stated Becker of his pitching decisions. “Tomorrow’s game is in question. I just wanted to make sure they got some mound time. All-in-all, I thought they did ok.”
Dexter is 8-14 on the season, only playing three home games. The Portageville Bulldogs are now 14-8.
The Dexter Bearcats are scheduled to play Neelyville at home today. They will be honoring five seniors during the game, so come out and cheer for the Bearcats and congratulate the seniors!
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Dee Loflin, Manager/Writer SMT
Jefferson City, Missouri - Hunters shot 42,220 turkeys during Missouri’s regular spring turkey season. That is an increase of 1,773, or 4 percent, from 2012.
Top harvest counties during the regular spring turkey season April 15 through May 5 were Franklin with 996 birds checked, Texas with 879, and Callaway with 710.
This year’s spring turkey season was the safest on record, with only one firearms-related hunting incident reported. That incident was nonfatal and occurred during the regular season.
Hunting conditions were far from ideal, with frequent rain and below-average temperatures during much of the three-week season. In central Missouri, nighttime low temperatures averaged about 10 degrees colder than in 2012. The same weather station in Boone County reported approximately 1.5 inches more rainfall during this year’s spring turkey season than in 2012.
Jason Isabelle, a resource scientist who oversees turkey management for the Missouri Department of Conservation, says this year’s increased harvest is the result of both improved turkey production and hunters’ dedication.
“We knew from last year’s field surveys that wild turkeys had the second year in a row of good production,” says Isabelle, “so the outlook was pretty good going into the season. But you have to hand it to hunters for getting out there under some challenging conditions. That just goes to show you how much enjoyment folks get from spring turkey hunting in Missouri.”
Adding the harvest of 3,915 turkeys during this year’s spring youth season April 6 and 7 brings the 2013 spring turkey harvest to 46,135. This is 1,335 more than in 2012, a 3-percent increase.
County-by-county spring turkey harvest totals are available at mdc.mo.gov/node/263.
The Conservation Department’s First Turkey Program lets turkey hunters commemorate their first turkey kill with a certificate suitable for framing. You can even add a photo of the proud hunter with his or her bird. To create a first-turkey certificate, visit mdc.mo.gov/node/10469. The same site has forms for a youth’s first deer, as well as first deer/turkey certificates for ad
