Dexter, Missouri – The Lady Bearcats softball team earned a stunning 13-1 five-inning victory against the Bloomfield Wildcats in their season-opener in front of a hometown crowd on Tuesday evening.

Morgan Ross earned the victory on the mound for Dexter.

“She had great composure and stayed focused the entire game,” stated new head softball coach Starla Pulley.  “She got in a couple of jams, but was able to get out of them.”

Dexter scored 3 runs in the first.  #12 Kirsten Durrow, #3 Dakota Silliman, and #16 Amber Spence each earned a run.

“We were real aggressive on the bases,” Pulley said of her offense.  “We had nine stolen bases for the day and we have been talking about taking our game to the next level.  We have to be aggressive on the bases.”

Cheyenne Mosby slid into first base in the bottom of the third to score followed by Brittany Brown, Dakota Silliman, and Amber Spence giving the Bearcats a comfortable 7-0 lead.

Bloomfield scored their first run of the game when Beaird hit one to the outfield allowing a runner to cross home plate.

In the bottom of the 5^th inning Dexter’s Cheyenne Mosby hit a double allowing Halley Sielert and Morgan Ross to head for home plate.  Mosby eventually made it home as well putting Dexter on top 10-1.  Three more Bearcats made it across home plate before calling the game at the end of the 5^th.

“There are things we still need to work on,” Pulley stated.  “We were pulling out of our swing.  We need to stay in there and be confident.  We had a few mixups on the bases with signs.  We have to be aware and pay attention to where we are on the bases.”

Dexter returns to action on Wednesday when they host Clearwater.  Game time 4:00 p.m.

Final Score Dexter 13, Bloomfield 1 

Dexter           3    4   0    0   6  -  13

Bloomfield     0    0   1   0    0   -  1

Shown in the photos is Morgan Ross throwing a pitch to home plate!  Way to go Morgan on your first win of the season!

Malden, Missouri – The Dexter varsity baseball team suffered an 18-7 loss in five innings at Malden on Tuesday afternoon. 

The Green Wave scored a run in both the first and second innings before earning six runs in the bottom of the third. The fourth inning was all Green Wave earning them 10 runs and securing the win.

Dexter scored a pair of runs in the top of the fourth inning cutting the deficit to 8-2. 

Chandler Young pitched the first 2 1/3 innings for the Bearcats.  Garrett Keathley relieved Young.  Jacob Pedigo and Blake Horton both pitched in the bottom of the fourth inning.

Horton had a RBI double in the fourth inning as well while Pedigo drove home a running from third in the fourth inning and his second RBI in the fifth inning.

Malden recorded 10 runs in the 4^th finishing with 18 points.

Dexter (1-1) will host Kennett on Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 p.m.

Final Score Malden 18, Dexter 7 (5 Innings)

Dexter   0   0   0   2   5  -    7    6  3

Malden  1   1   6  10  x  -  18  15  0

WP – Toby Miller, LP – Chandler Young, HR – Dee Triplett (M). 2B – Blake Horton (D), Mason Brown (M), Parker McCormick (M), Conner Murphy (M).  Multiple hits – Dexter: Colton Averett 2-3, Malden: Toby Miller 2-4, Chapen Riley 4-4, Triplett 2-3, McCormick 2-3, Brandon Stanley 2-2.

Shown in the provided photo is #24 Garrett Keathley making a throw form the outfield.

Dexter, Missouri – The Lady Cats Softball team will be comprised of 16 players and under first year head coach Starla Pulley.  Weather permitting they open their season at home on Tuesday, March 24^th against Bloomfield.

Dexter placed second at Districts last year and lost three seniors. 

They are slated to compete in Class 1, District 3 with Bloomfield, Charleston, Malden, Risco, and Bernie this year.  Dexter will also host the annual Swing Pink Tournament on April 11^th.

Richland High School will host the SCAA Tournament this year on April 20^th and 21^st. 

On the roster for the Lady Cats are senior Dakota Silliman, juniors Anthony McKenzie, Brittany Brown, Carey Kaylee, Kirsten Durrow, Halley Sielert, Olivia Sitzes, Amber Spence, and Alexis Tankersley; sophomores Haley Cornett, Cheyenne Mosby, Emily Mouser, and Morgan Ross; and freshmen Victoria Beaird, Hannah Gibson, and Jacey Pyles.

2015 Dexter High School Softball Schedule

Date	Opponent	Location	Time
3/24	Bloomfield	Home	4:30 p.m.
3/25	Clearwater	Home	4:30 p.m.
3/26	Advance	Away	4:30 p.m.
3/27	Woodland	Home	4:30 p.m.
3/31	Kennett	Home	4:30 p.m.
4/1	Bernie	Home	4:30 p.m.
4/7	Malden	Away	4:30 p.m.
4/9	Zalma	Home	4:30 p.m.
4/10	Doniphan	Away	4 p.m.
4/11	Pink Tourn.	Dexter	TBA
4/13	NMCC	Away	4:30 p.m.
4/14	Charleston	Away	4 p.m.
4/16	Puxico	Home	4:30 p.m.
4/17	Twin Rivers	Away	4:30 p.m.
4/20	SCAA Tournament	Richland	TBA
4/23	Holcomb	Away	4:30 p.m.
4/24	Greenville	Home	4:30 p.m.
4/29	Leopold	Home	4:30 p.m.
5/1	Caruthersville	Away	4 p.m.

 

Doniphan, Missouri – In their season opener, the Dexter Bearcats limited Doniphan to just two hits securing their first victory of the season.

Dexter recorded 7 hits, one error and 5 runs.  Doniphan had two hits, 3 errors and no runs. 

“I thought we played well considering our first time on the field,” stated Dexter’s head baseball coach Brian Becker.  “Jason Mattison and Austin Aldridge did a great job on the mound for us.  We played excellent defense behind them as well.”

Dexter will host state-ranked Greenville on Monday at 4:00 p.m. in their home opener. 

Dexter also has a tough schedule this week playing at home on Monday, at Malden on Tuesday, at home against Kennett on Wednesday, and two games on Saturday at Oran against Oran and Valle Catholic.  Should be a great week for Bearcat Baseball!!

Final score Dexter 5, Doniphan 0

Dexter        0  0  1  0  0  3  1  -  5  7  1

Doniphan   0  0  0  0  0  0  0  -  0  2  3

WP – Jason Mattison.  LP Brennon Casteel.  2B – Blake Horton (DX).  Multiple Hits – Dexter: Colton Averett 2-3.

Poplar Bluff, Missouri - The Dexter Middle School 7th grade girls' volleyball team traveled to Poplar Bluff on Saturday to participate in the Poplar Bluff Volleyball Tournament.

"I was extremely proud of every player on the team Saturday," commented Middle School Volleyball Coach Melissa Hahn.  "Every player contributed to get us to the championship game!"

The little Lady Cats played the Doniphan Lady Dons first and won 25-11, 25-7.  The second game was against the Advance Lady Hornets defeating them 26-24, 25-15.  The first set was extremely close, but they managed to pull it out for the win.

Their third game was against the Bloomfield Lady Wildcats and they won 26-6, 25-8 putting them in the first pool with first place.  Advance 2nd, Bloomfield 3rd and Doniphan 4th.  They went on to the Gold bracket.

Poplar Bluff defeated Advance in two sets and Dexter beat Zalma 25-8, 25-10 to put them in the Championship game against Poplar Bluff!

"Poplar Bluff has a lot of talent and it took a total team effort to get their championship victory," continued Hahn.  "The first place game went three sets and was very exciting from start to finish.  The Poplar Bluff Classic 7th Grade Volleyball Tournament is always a fund day and my 8th grade team always goes to cheer and support the 7th grade team."

The Lady 'Cats won the first set 25-20 to Poplar Bluff and then lost the second set 22-25, but they prevailed winning the third set 25-14!

The Bloomfield Wildcats won the silver bracket against Doniphan.

"Poplar Bluff will be coming to the Bearcat Event Center on April 2nd and I anticipate both the 7th and 8th grade games to be real battles," stated Hahn.  "Last year during the tournament we also went three sets with Poplar Bluff in the finals, so the 8th grade game will also be one to watch!  They are coached by Amanda Lance.  She happens to be my niece so it makes for a fun and spirited rivalry!"

The 7th grade Lady Cats are now 7-0 on the season and will be back in action on Monday evening when they travel to Scott City.  game time is 6:00 p.m.

Congratulations on your tournament win!!!