Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter middle school 8th grade girls basketball team earned a terrific win over the Jackson Lady Indians on Tuesday evening.
Alexa Werneck recorded a game-high 33 points against the Indians.
Margo Nea added 21 points and Shea Baker tallied 10 points for the Lady Cats.
Dexter scored double digits in each of the four periods. They jumped out to a 22 – 13 lead in the first quarter and by half-time were ahead by 11 points.
Dexter has three home games left in the season. They host Poplar Bluff on Friday, November 10th at 6:00 p.m., Kennett on November 10th, and Sikeston on November 12th.
Final Score Dexter 72, Jackson 38
Jackson 13 11 7 7 - 38
Dexter 22 13 20 17 - 72
Jackson (38) - Tabby Patrick 2, Makayla Burroughs 13, Micayla Tripp 1, Lizzie Snyder 3, Mackenzie Stoner 9, Peyton Maintz 10. FG 17, FG 3/6, F 24. (3-pointers: Burroughs 1. Fouled Out: Overstreet).
Dexter (72) – Margo Nea 21, Alexa Werneck 33, Shea Baker 10, Sydney Asberry 4, Mikayla Dodson 4. FG 30, FT 12/23, F 13. (3-pointers: None, Fouled Out: None).
