Dexter, Missouri - The Lady Cats tennis team opened their Class 1, District 1 run with a win over Charleston 5-0 on Monday afternoon.
In doubles action, Macy Urhahn and Lexi May of Dexter defeated Coreyanna Frazier and Cameron Wince 8-0.
Nicole Sells and Rachel Singh beat Charleston’s Nyja Murray and Ashonta Keyerra Whitney 8-0.
Dexter’s Regan Miller and Kalee Howard beat Shantaria Bigham and Savannah Wilkerson 8-2.
In singles action, Lexi May beat Creyanna Frazier 6-0, 6-0 in the #2 singles match. Nicole Sells defeated Cameron Wince 6-0, 6-0 in the #3 singles match. The other matches were retired after Dexter secured the needed five points to win.
Monday was also the final home match for Dexter seniors MaKayla Waldner and Kalee Howard.
“MaKayla has grown into a great tennis player from what I have seen since I started coaching three years ago,” commented head tennis coach Kurt Lovelady. “She has to go against some tough opponents that just make her better. She has a desire to be able to compete with some of the great athletes she gets to see in the #1 position.”
“Kalee has come a long way since she started her tennis journey her freshman year,” continued Lovelady. “She has constantly improved from year to year and has been a great help to us on varsity the past two seasons. She matches well with her teammates in doubles to give whoever she is going against a tough match.”
The Dexter Bearcats improved their record to 9-4 with the victory over the Bluejays. They play Notre Dame in the District Semifinal on Tuesday, September 29th at 4 p.m.
“Notre Dame has had our number twice already this season,” stated Lovelady. “They are well coached and play a lot of tennis on their own in the off season. I believe if we are hitting some good serves, playing smart, and capitalizing on their mistakes we could make today a close match.”
Dexter, Missouri - It’s Homecoming Week at Dexter High School! The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host a Movie Night at Charles Bland Stadium on Wednesday, September 30th beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The featured movie will be When the Game STANDS TALL. It’s not how hard you fall, it’s how you get back up!
An inspirational true story about a high school football coach named Bob Ladouceur who took over as a high school head coach at a school who had gone 15 years without a winning football season. He led his De La Salle Spartans football team to an incredible 151 consecutive victories and 12 straight state championships from 1992 - 2003.
All FCA students, friends, and family are invited to attend. Admission is a CANNED FOOD ITEM!
BRING A BLANKET to sit on!! And enjoy the fun!
Concessions will also be available.
If you have questions please contact Kurt Lovelady at kurtl@dexter.k12.mo.us or call the school at (573) 614-1030.
Twelve teams participated in their bracket for ages 11 and up.
Front row are from left to right Carter Crow, Blake Wagster, Peyton Boles, and Reece Justice.
Second row from left to right are Conner Hux, Cole Nichols, Cooper Thomas, Brock Wyman, and Noah Pruitt.
Back row are the coaches from left to right are Steve Wyman, Kevin Justice, and Rob Nichols.
"The primary focus of USSSA Baseball is the development of programs that allow for teams of all skill levels to compete against one another. USSSA believes the overall development of all players can be enhanced by the experience and fun of state and national tournament play. Until now the majority of players were denied this opportunity because of their skill level."
"USSSA Baseball offers programs for five levels of play. Major, AAA, AA, A and Allstar programs are national programs that culminate in a World Series / National Championships," according to their website.
Dexter, Missouri -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. However this week against Caruthersville there were three outstanding Defensive players who combined had 24 tackles.
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.
This week several athletes contributed on the field, and many athletes showed extreme professionalism against their opponent; however only a few players were chosen.
The ShowMe Times is pleased to announce the Players of the Week are for Offense - Mr. Tyler Stevenson, for Defense - Mr. Jason Jarrell, Mr. Tyler Stevenson and Mr. Austin Chesser.Tyler Stevenson not only graded the best on the offensive line helping protect the quarterback, but he had 8 tackles on the defensive side as well. Tyler hardly left the game to rest and played throughout the game to the best of his ability.
"Tyler is a very hard worker and deserves this recognition," commented head football coach Justin Peden. "He is a leader on the offensive and defensive lines and is a great teammate."
Along with Tyler were Jason Jarrell and Austin Chesser who each added 8 tackles a piece. Together they tallied 24 tackles for the Bearcats.
"Jason battled back from injury to be a key player for us on both sides of the ball," continued Peden. "It is definitely good to have him back."
"Austin is a beast in the weight room and can hit like a freight train," Peden said of Chesser's defensive stamina. "If he could stay healthy he would be an even bigger force."
Congratulations to all of these fine young men on their accomplishments.
The Bearcats will be back in action when they travel to Kennett Friday, September 25, 2015. Game time 7:00 p.m.
Dexter, Missouri -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 an done 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.
This week several athletes contributed on the field, and many athletes showed extreme professionalism against their opponent; however only two players were chosen.
The ShowMe Times is pleased to announce the Players of the Week are for Offense - Mr. Tyler Stevenson, for Defense - Mr. Jason Jarrell, Mr. Tyler Stevenson and Mr. Austin Chesser.Tyler Stevenson not only graded the best on the offensive line helping protect the quarterback he had 8 tackles on the defensive side as well. Tyler hardly left the game to rest and played throughout the event to the best of his ability.
"Tyler is a very hard worker and deserves this recognition," commented head football coach Justin Peden. "He is a leader on the offensive and defensive lines and is a great teammate."
Along with Tyler were Jason Jarrell and Austin Chesser who each added 8 tackles a piece. Together they tallied 24 tackles for the Bearcats.
"Jason battled back from injury to be a key player for us on both sides of the ball," continued Peden. "It is definitely good to have him back."
"Austin is a beast in the weight room and can hit like a freight train," Peden said of Chesser's defensive stamina. "If he could stay healthy he would be an even bigger force."
Congratulations to all of these fine young men on their accomplishments.
The Bearcats will be back in action when they travel to Kennett Friday, September 25, 2015. Game time 7:00 p.m.
