Dexter, Missouri - With only one more day to go the Dexter Bearcats will take the field. For seniors it will be their first game of the 2015 football season, but the last time they will take on the Ste. Genevieve Dragon at Charles Bland Stadium!
Coach Just Peden is looking forward to his third year as head football coach. He’s had three years to build relationships with players. His expectations are high this year, as the “Boys of Fall” have been working hard most of the summer in the weight room and on the practice field.
The Bearcats looked extremely confident at the annual Jamboree. Dexter went 2-0-1 defeating East Prairie and New Madrid County Central and tied with Kennett. Though no actual scores were taken and no official stats, the Bearcats dominated the field!
“I was really pleased with the way we performed offensively,” stated Peden. “We are not a finished product by any means but the guys played hard and attacked the defense.”
The offensive line took a big step forward at the Jamboree and I am pleased about that, “ continued Peden. “Ethan Stevens did a great job. He is a game changer and will definitely be someone other teams have to account for.”
“Defensively I thought we played really well also. We only allowed one score all day and that score was something that was easily correctable. We were flying to the ball and putting our pads on people, which was great!”
Dexter will meet up with Ste. Genevieve in their first game of the season Friday, August 21st at Charles Bland Stadium in Dexter. The Dragons defeated Dexter last season and won the two seasons prior. Time to change the scoreboard in the Bearcats favor!
“Overall I am very happy with our performance at the Jamboree,” stated Peden. “I can’t wait to see how we perform on Friday!”
Ste. Genevieve leads the Bearcats 13-3 historically and defeated Dexter by only one touchdown in the 2014 season. The Dragons will be under new head coach Ken Weik with former head coach Bob Stolzer retiring after 27 seasons with Ste. Genevieve.
Dexter will return several starters; however more than half of their lineup consists of freshmen and sophomores making them a rather young team. Senior Ethan Stevens will the be the key offensively as quarterback and will throw to Gaven White and Austin Chesser who are also seniors and to junior Payton Tinnin.
“Stevens is a different kind of quarterback than Peyton was last year,” Peden said. “Ethan runs well and has been looking forward to being quarterback. He’s been around a long time and is taking this year serious! He will do well.”
Dexter seeks their second straight conference title this year. The Bearcats finished 2014 with a 3-1 in the conference and tied for first with New Madrid County Central and Caruthersville. Kennett came in 4th and Charleston finished 5th.
“We have a strong conference,” Peden said. “I think there will be quite a bit of good, close games this season. Hopefully we can squeeze out the wins in those situations and get the championship. I don’t want to share it this year. I want the whole thing!
Dexter will compete in Class 3, District 1 with Park Hills Central, St. Pius of Festus, Ste. Genevieve, Kennett, Potosi, Fredericktown, and New Madrid County Central. Park Hills Central beat Kennett 48-14 in the District Championship and then lost to John Burroughs 46-0 in the Class 3 State quarterfinal last year.
Dexter opens on Friday night against Ste. Genevieve at home! Game time 7:00 p.m. #GoBearcats #BearcatNation
Dexter, Missouri - Dexter Parks and Recreation 2015 Volleyball Registration ends Friday, August 21, 2015.
Registration fee is $45.00 per player. Knee pads are $12 per player.
Registrations may be dropped off at the DPR office Monday – Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or in the night drop box. The office is closed for lunch from noon – 1:00 p.m.
To register online got to www.dexterpark-rec.com or you can mail-in your registration to DPR, 500 Fairground drive, Dexter, MO 63841. Make checks payable to Dexter Parks.
Practices for volleyball will be at the coach’s discretion and will depend on gym space. Practices will be held at the DPR gym and the Old Gym on Park Lane. Games will be played during the week, Saturdays, and Sunday afternoons if needed. Players will be put on teams by luck of the draw.
Grades 4th and 5th will be in Division 1 and grades 6th and 7th will be in Division 2.
If you have a brother or sister playing in the same league list their name so that they will be placed on the same team. Remember only brothers and sisters in the same household will be placed on teams together if you have a special circumstance please contact the park office.
For more information please contact Dexter Parks and Recreation at (573) 624-8244 or follow them on Facebook by clicking HERE.
They finished the day with 15 teams and more than 70 hole sponsors! All proceeds from the tournament go to help local organizations such the Stoddard County Gospel Mission and the Stoddard County Children's Home. Also monies are spent on scholarships for students, sending students to both Boys State and Girls State and various projects.
Here are the following winners of the tournament.
Championship Flight:
1st Billy Fowler Tim Young Gary Don Christian Kenny Essner 58
2nd Alex Becker Roger Slinkard James Masters Charlie Mayo 59
3rd Kevin Bishop Neil Pullum Bill Aslin Bill Hribovsek 59
A Flight:
1st Ken Harris Michael Harris Joe Watson Jay Butler 67
2nd Mike Miller Matt Miller Jon Bowman Lonnie Cobb 67
3rd Randy Kinder Mike Hobbs Stan Lumpsten Terry Wolpers 67
Long Drive #1 Logan Robey Closest #6 Charlie Mayo
Longest Putt #9 Gary Don Christian Closest # 17 Logan Robey
Shown in the photo from left to right are Gary Don Christian, Tim Young, Billy Fowler, and Kenny Essner.
If you would like to join Rotary or speak at a Rotary meeting please contact Dee Loflin, President at (573) 380-3318.
Dexter, Missouri - It’s football season at Dexter Parks and Recreation and to kick off the new season they are hosting their annual football camp. There will be stations for drills and guest speakers.
The Dexter Parks and Recreation Department Football Camp will be held on August 22nd from 10:00 a.m. – noon at the Dexter Baseball Complex.
Players will receive their very own football. T-shirts will also be available and lunch will be provided.
For more information click HERE or call (573) 624-8244.
Also, there will be an equipment fitting for football on 08/24/15 from 5-7pm with the schedule as follows:5:00-5:30pm 6th grade
5:30-6:00pm 5th grade
6:00-6:30pm 4th grade
6:30-7:00pm 3rd grade
Dexter, Missouri - Dexter Parks & Recreation soccer registration deadline is August 27, 2015.
Registrations may be dropped off at the DPR office Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or in the night drop box. They are closed from noon – 1:00 p.m. for lunch.
Students in kindergarten and first grade will be assigned to Division 1 and students in 2nd and 3rd grades will assigned to Division 2. Cost of registration is only $37.00 per player. Shin guards cost $12.00.
Please visit their website at www.dexterpark-rec.com for online registration or you can mail the registration to DPR, 500 Fairground Dr., Dexter, MO 63841. The letter must be postmarked by August 24th.
Practices for soccer will be at the coach’s discretion and will depend on field space. Most practices will be at the DPR Sports Complex Soccer Fields. Games will be played on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:15 p.m. and Saturday mornings. Some Mondays at 5:15 p.m. may be used depending on number of teams. Players will be put on teams by luck of the draw.
If you have a brother or sister playing in the same league let them know so they can be placed on the same team. Only brothers and sisters in the SAME household will be placed on teams together. If you have a special circumstance please contact the park office.
There will be an evening registration for Football on 08/18 Tuesday from 5-7pm at the DPR Sports Complex. This will also be an equipment fitting.
For those already registered, there will be an equipment fitting on 08/24/15 from 5-7 with the schedule as follows:
5:00-5:30pm 6th grade
5:30-6:00pm 5th grade
6:00-6:30pm 4th grade
6:30-7:00pm 3rd grade
For more information please contact Dexter Parks and Recreation at (573) 624-8244 or follow them on Facebook by clicking HERE.
