Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Bernie, Missouri – The Bernie Mules opened their season tonight with a win over Naylor. In the Mules home opener they scored multiple runs in every inning defeating Naylor 15-1 in five innings.
“Early on we weren’t hitting the ball really hard,” commented head baseball Coach Darrin Shipman. “But we put it in play and they made a few mistakes. As the game went on we hit the ball a little harder and hit several line drives.”
Trey Kirkpatrick earned the win. He allowed only one run on two hits completing four innings and was then relieved by Dalton Hopgood to finish the game.
“Trey threw strikes and the defense played pretty well,” continued Shipman. “I thought Trey was kind of guiding it early and they put the bat on the ball. I give them credit for that. After the first inning Trey was able to mix in his curve ball a little bit better and keep them off balance. It was good to see him throw strikes today. He struggled a little bit last year throwing strikes so I hope today gives him some confidence because we are going to need him throughout the year.”
The Mules scored 5 runs in the first inning.
Matt Vernon finished 3 for 3 earning two singles and a double. “Matt hit the ball well today,” continued Shipman. “He was so consistent last year at .400 all year long. It is good to see him get off to a good start.”
Kirkpatrick hit a two-run homer in the third inning. “Trey’s got the ability to hit the ball long and hard,” Shipman stated. “He’s just got to get more consistent putting the bat on the ball and maybe today will give him that confidence.”
“Today was a good start. We know we’ve got two tough ones the next two days. This kind of gets us going and now we’ll have to be ready to really play Thursday.”
Bernie (1-0) hosts Senath-Hornersville Thursday and the defending Missouri State Champion Cooter on Friday. This weekend Bernie hosts the infamous Wood Bat Tournament.
Final Score Bernie 15, Naylor 1
NHS 1 0 0 0 0 - 1 2 6
BHS 5 2 6 2 x - 15 12 0
WP - Trey Kirkpatrick. LP - Jacob Joplin. HR - Kirkpatrick (B). 2B - Jacob Rich (N), Matt Vernon (B). Multiple hits - Bernie: Vernon 3-3, Kirkpatrick 2-3.
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.”
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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
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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.
