Dexter, Missouri – The Bearcats rallied from behind earning 40 of their 56 points in the second half to defeat the Bloomfield Wildcats 56 – 46.
“We are just really struggling to find some consistency on both ends right now,” commented Bloomfield coach Jason Karnes. “We aren’t a very cohesive group and we just aren’t competing every possession like we have too. I give a lot of credit to Dexter and Coach Dowdy. They executed a game plan and they deserve a lot of credit.”
Ethan Flowers tallied a game-high 19 points for the Bearcats. Flowers also hit three 3-pointers.
Jason Jarrell scored 17 points and Jacob Pedigo finished with 13 points including his two 3-pointers.
“The last few games Jarrell has carried us on offense,” stated Dexter coach Josh Dowdy. “It is nice to see Pedigo and Flowers get in double digits. That may be the first time we have had three guys in double digits. That shows we are sharing the ball.”
After falling behind in the first half 24-16, Dexter had to change their defense with the Wildcats’ powerhouse Noah Vandiver on the court.
“We had to mix up a few defenses to try and take away Vandiver,” Dowdy said. “Peyton Pollock and Noah Kronk did an excellent job of taking him away. It is nice to see the kids show some grit and battle back from a deficit.”
“We also did a better job reversing the ball quicker against their zone,” Dowdy said. “We tried to hit the interior more to play more inside-outside basketball. Jarrell did a good job of tilting the ball to the open shooters and cutters.”
Peyton Bell hit two 3-pointers and added another four points for Bloomfield. Tim Hector, Caleb Pulley, Tyler Battles and Nathan Newell each added a trey for the Wildcats.
Dexter (3-9) will travel to Bernie on Friday evening. Bloomfield (8-5) will host Malden on Friday. Game time 6:00 p.m.
Final Score Dexter 56, Bloomfield 46
Bloomfield 12 12 11 11 - 46
Dexter 10 6 21 19 - 56
Bloomfield (46) - Tim Hector 5, Caleb Pulley 3, Peyton Bell 10, Nathan Newell 7, Austin Bond 2, Alex Gibbs 7, Noah Vandiver 8, Tyler Batles 4. FG 16, FT 8/14, F 18. (3-pointers: Tim Hector 1, Caleb Pulley 1, Tyler Battles 1, Peyton Bell 2, Nathan Newell 1. Fouled Out: Vandiver, Gibbs)
Dexter (56) – Jason Jarrell 17, Peyton Pollock 1, Jacob Pedigo 13, Austin Chesser 6, Ethan Flowers 19. FG 18, FT 15/22, F 19. (3-pointers: Ethan Flowers 3, Jacob Pedigo 2. Fouled Out: Austin Chesser)
Dexter improves their record 2-1 in the SCAA regular season play while Bloomfield drops to 1-2 in SCAA regular season play.
Dexter, Missouri – The JV Bearcats have much improved throughout the season increasing their season in the win category by defeating the Woodland JV Cardinals 69 – 48.
Gabe Jackson tallied a game-high 14 points for Dexter scoring all but two in the first half.
Ryan Mayo hit double digits finishing with 10 points.
Kole Kelley excited the crowd hitting three treys in the first half! Ben Sindle and Bo McMullin each added a 3-pointer.
The JV Bearcats scored double digits in each of the four quarters and led by 23 points at the start of the fourth quarter.
Final Score JV Dexter 69, JV Woodland 48
Woodland 9 12 9 18 - 48
Dexter 15 21 17 16 - 69
Woodland (48) - Bruester Young 3, Keegen Cooper 2, Jamie Wiseman 3, Tyler Womack 10, Tommy Grindstaff 1, Logan Thomsen 6, Landon Thomsen 2, Tyler Massa 5, Levi Green 2, David Ashby 9, Derek Yount 5. F 18, FT 7/11, F 12 (3-pointers: Womack 2, Wiseman 1, Massa 1, Ashby 1. Fouled Out: None)
Dexter (69) – Kole Kelley 9, Marcus Woodson 2, Isaiah Hightower 8, Peyton Tinnin 2, Trevor McDonald 5, Ben Sindle 8, Dawson Kasting 6, Rayn Mayo 10, Bo McMullin 1. Fouled Out: None)
Dexter, Missouri – The DHS Boys Basketball team under the direction of Josh Dowdy were unable to keep up with the fast paced Woodland Cardinals and dropped their homecoming game 74-54 at the Bearcat Event Center Friday evening.
“Our kids deserved a lot of credit,” commented Woodland’s coach Logan Nutt. “We know what we are looking for every day whether it is practice or a game. We just want to keep improving and reach our peak in late February and early march. We gave 100% effort and 100% attitude tonight and improved defensively.”
Garret Reynolds hit a game-high six 3-pointers for the Cardinals and finished with a game-high 31 points!
Zach Beel recorded 7 buckets and tallied 21 points.
“We know Beel is a monster,” Nutt continued. “He brings it every single day and he is mean. You better watch out. He also emphasizes sharing the ball and the more we share the ball the better shots we will be able to take and tonight we were on when we shot it.”
Jason Jarrell recorded a team-high 29 points for the Bearcats. Austin Chesser tallied 8 points. Peyton Pollock, Tyler Heil,and Ethan Flowers each recorded a trey.
Dexter (2-9) will host rival Bloomfield on Tuesday, January 13th. Game time 6:00 p.m.
Final Score Woodland 74, Dexter 54
Woodland 13 15 25 21 - 74
Dexter 12 8 16 18 - 54
Woodland (74) – Evan Grindstaff 2, Garret Reynolds 31, Cole Schlief 2, Tyler Womack 3, Zach Beel 21, Devon Gramlisch 4, Landon Johnson 4, Michael McCormick 7. FG 29, FT 7/10, F 16. (3-pointers: Reynolds 6, Beel 2, Womack 1. Fouled Out: None).
Dexter (54) – Gabe Jackson 2, Jason Jarrell 29, Peyton Pollock 5, Jacob Pedigo 4, Austin Cheser 8, Tyler Heil 3, Ethan Flowers 3. FG 18, FT 15/17, F 14 (3-pointers: Pollock 1, Heil 1, Flowers 1. Fouled Out: None).
Dexter, Missouri – The Lady ‘Cats were back on the court after a long Christmas break and rallied to victory over the Farmington Lady Knights 46-41.
“We really didn’t have a whole of energy tonight,” stated Dexter girls varsity coach Chad Allen. “It was a back and forth game and I am just proud our girls could grind out this game and get a win, especially since we just didn’t have that much energy.”
Dexter fell behind in the first half 22-27, but managed to gain enough energy to rally back with a 7-0 run to tie things up 40 all with a little over three minutes left in the game. Melanie McKuin hit one to put them on top 42-40. Krysten Garrison added another 2-pointer and with only 36 seconds left in the game Dakota Reynolds made a free throw to seal the win.
“I thought in that little spurt the girls really reached down and gave all the energy they had, and we made a huge 7-0 run.” Continued Allen. “We changed defenses there, was a little more active, got some steals and converted those into layups.”
Farmington’s powerhouse Ellania Davis led the Lady Knights with 20 points including one 3-pointer.
Melanie McKuin tallied 12 points for the Lady Cats. Garrison and Reynolds added nine points a piece. McKuin, Sydney Rogers, and Hannah Thurmon had one trey each.
“Coming into the game I knew they had some size and were physical and strong,” stated Allen. “I knew that aspect of the game might hurt us a little bit, but I thought the girls did a good job. We have got to work on blocking out a little better and being more aggressive going after loose balls. We have to just keep learning from our mistakes and getting better.”
Dexter (7-4) is slated to visit Kennett on Monday,
January 12th. Game time 6:00 p.m.
“We played them (Kennett) in the Twin Rivers Tournament and pulled away from them at the end,” Allen said. “They have a big girl inside in that Shetley girl who is tough and a great player. We will definitely have to get prepared for them and hopefully we can go down there and get a win Monday night.”
Final Score Dexter 46, Farmington 41
Poplar Bluff, Missouri - Gene Bess, head coach of the Raiders men’s basketball team at Three Rivers College, cemented his place in basketball history by securing his 1,200th win over State Fair Community College on Thursday, January 6 in Sedalia, Missouri.
“I feel overwhelmed but very proud to be part of the team that allowed me to reach this milestone,” said Bess. “It’s an amazing achievement, and one that has been made possible by the extraordinary players, coaches, and supporters I’ve been able to work with here at Three Rivers.”
Bess has coached men’s basketball at Three Rivers for over 40 years, leading the Raiders to two NJCAA national championships in 1979 and 1992. He now holds the record for most wins by a single coach in all of college basketball, has held the record for most wins in junior college basketball since 2006, and is eclipsed by only four coaches in the NBA. He has been inducted into the National Junior College Hall of Fame, and was twice named NJCAA’s Coach of the Year.
“Three Rivers is deeply honored to have been host to Coach Bess’ extraordinary career,” said Dr. Wesley Payne, President of Three Rivers College. “He has left an indelible mark on the careers of hundreds of players, as well as the lives of thousands of students and fans. His dedication to his sport and to this college is nothing short of amazing.”
The Raiders are currently 15-5 this season, with a 1-1 record in their division. Their next home game will be on Tuesday, January 13 at 7 p.m. in the Bess Activity Center. For more information on Raiders basketball, as well as all Three Rivers athletics, visit raidersathletics.com.
Three Rivers College is committed to contributing to the quality of life in Southeast Missouri with quality, affordable higher education opportunities and community services that support and encourage the economic, civic, and cultural vitality of the region. For more information about college and workforce programs and upcoming events, visit trcc.edu.
