Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor

Dexter, Missouri – The Dexter Varsity Lady ‘Cats sailed past the Charleston Lady Bluejays 9-0 Tuesday.

Doubles Match Results:

Macy Urhahn/Alexis May defeated Frederica Evans/Cameron Wince 8-5

Destiny Robertson/Kalee Howard defeated Wilkerson/Bingham 8-0

Mary Kate Miller/Nicole Sells defeated Kimble/Bryant  8-0

“We have been working on doubles and trying to work well with out partner and communicating,” commented Head Tennis Coach Kurt Lovelady.  “I was pleased with how the girls worked together today, but we cold have had a better shot placement.”

“Some of the girls had some first match jitters today,” continued Lovelady. “Once they got past them, they played a lot better. A lot of the girls do not have much varsity experience yet.” 

Singles Match Results:

Mary Kate Miller defeated Frederica Evans 8-0

Macy Urhahn defeated Cameron Wince 8-0

Alexis May defeated Savannah Wilkerson 8-1

Destiny Robertson defeated Shantaria Begham 8-0

Kalee Howard defeated Deshaundria Kimble 8-0

Reagan Miller defeated Monica Bryant 8-1

“Singles went great. The girls are very competitive and played well,” stated Lovelady.

Dexter will hit the court on Wednesday against the Sikeston Lady 'Dogs.  Game time 4:00 p.m.

“Our matches should get harder as we go through this week. Sikeston will be better than they were last year. We still have a lot to improve on, but we are off to a good start.”

Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor

Kennett, Missouri –  After a heartbreaking loss to Farmington in the season home opener, the Dexter Lady ‘Cats gained strength and momentum to sweep the Kennett Indians 25-11, 25-15. 

Kristen Garrison and Ashlyn Werneck each served an ace. 

Shyann Jines earned the team-high 7 kills.  Jessica Lindsey acquired 6 kills and Kristen Garrison attained 5 kills.  Lindsey also tallied a team-high 5 digs and Werneck finished with 4 digs.

The Dexter JV Tennis Team also secured their first win of the season by defeating the Kennett Indians 25-7, 25-5.

Dexter (1-1) returns on Thursday when they travel to Jackson.  Game time 6:00 p.m.

Playing for the Dexter Lady ‘Cats Volleyball Teams are:

#3 Shyann Jines, senior                         #2 Rhlan Hillis, freshman

#8 Lexi Barnes, freshman                     #4 Megan Trout, freshman

#9 Julia Hahn, junior                            #5 Morgan Aldridge, freshman

#10 Addie Kruse, freshman                  #7 Maddison McConnell, sophomore

#11 Ashlyn Werneck, junior                #15 Lauren Rascher, freshman

#12 Hannah Thurman, freshman         #18 Emily Page, sophomore

#13 Kristen Garison, freshman           #19 Maci Daniels, freshman

#14 Kendall Adams, junior                 #20 Bailee Williams, freshman

#16 Matney Davis, junior                   #27 Ashlynn Wyman, sophomore

#21 Janie Lindsey, sophomore           #23 Jessica Lindsey, senior

                                 #25 Brittany Brown, junior

Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor

Dexter, Missouri – The Farmington Lady Knights proved to be too powerful for the Dexter Lady ‘Cats in their home opener Monday evening.  The four-time defending champions in Class 4, District 1 defeated Dexter 25-23, 25-19.

“We were a step behind on everything,” commented Dexter’s head volleyball coach Carmen Morgan.  “We were behind on our blocks, didn’t play aggressive and didn’t go after people.  We played with little effort and I felt like we played a little scared.  Now having said all that, we are going to figure it out.  It is early and we get to play again tomorrow.  We knew Farmington was going to be a formidable opponent and they are a good team.”

Senior Jessica Lindsey paced Dexter with 11 kills and 2 aces.  Kristen Garrison, freshman, followed with 7 kills.  Shyann Jines finished with 6 kills and 5 digs.  Julia Hahn earned 7 digs.

The Knights were invincible with their tremendous blocking abilities.  “It was a big factor,” commented Morgan.  “What I saw in us is we cowered down a little bit from that once it happened.  We covered well, which was a good thing because they were blocking us.  But I saw us lose a little confidence and get a little bit nervous when they blocked.” 

This is the first time Dexter has scheduled Farmington in their regular season.  “We need to play teams that run quick offenses because that’s the name of the game.  We are a Class 3 school.  We want to play teams that run quick offenses and we try to run a quick offense,” Morgan stated.

“Take nothing away from Farmington.  They had some girls with some quick hands at the net, but we better start communicating a little better, go after people, play much more aggressive, give effort and not be a step behind on everything.”

The Lady ‘Cats (0-1) will be back in action Tuesday when they travel to Kennett to take on the Lady Indians.  Thursday they are slated to play in Jackson.

Farmington's JV also defeated Dexter JV 25 - 16 and 25 - 17.

Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor

The ShowMe Times is proud to highlight the outstanding performance of two Dexter Bearcat Football athletes.  Each week the ShowMe Times will choose two players – one offensive player and one defensive player who will be featured as Players of the Week.  Leadership on the athletic field is often a good indicator of the future development of our young students and is a perfect training ground for future leaders.

The ShowMe Times is pleased to announce the ShowMe Times Players of the Week #1 against the Ste. Genevieve Dragons are senior Peyton Pollock and senior Dylan Bazarian.

Peyton Pollock is Dexter’s quarterback and demonstrated outstanding performance under pressure throughout the game especially in the 4^th quarter on a play that could have given the Bearcats the win.  Throwing while running and warding off defenders is not an easy task and until you put your feet in his shoes you can’t imagine the pressure!  Way to go Pollock!  Job well done. 

Peyton not only completed 16 passes for 140 yards, he tallied a team-high 92 yards rushing including a 33 yard run for a touchdown.  Pollock threw two touchdown passes, one for four yards and one for 29 yards.

Dylan Bazarian had a team-high 8 tackles with 2 tackle assists giving him 10 total tackles.  It takes a lot to go out there and tackle each and every game.  Dylan does it with style and finesse!  He performs on the field as both a running back and defensive back. 

The Bearcats suffered a tough loss to the Dragons, but they have much improved over last year and despite begin on top of the scoreboard throughout the 3^rd and 4^th quarter, it was a tough loss.  For entire article please click HERE.

Congratulations to both of these two fine young men on their accomplishments.

The Pollock and Bazarian will be back in action with the Bearcats at the home opener Friday evening.  Game time is currently 7:00 p.m. at Charles Bland Stadium against the Poplar Bluff Mules.  #GoBearcats!

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Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor

Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter JV Football program will begin their season on Monday, August 25th at Malden.  Game time is 6:00 p.m.

Coaches are Marc Thrower and Cody Boyer.

Sophomores are: Corey Holland, Jake Adams, Jason Jarrell, Clay Henson, Payton Tinnin, Steve Stidmon and Tyler Conaway.

Freshmen are: Ben Sindle, Spencer Owens, Logan Elder, Seth Rush, Bo McMullin, Jake Rice, Clayton Riddle, Kris Rinehart, Alex Bellers, Gabe Jackson and Nick Trout.

Below is a schedule for the 2014 JV football season.

2014 Dexter JV Football Schedule