Bloomfield, Missouri - The Dexter Bearcats varsity boys basketball team clawed their way to another win over the Bloomfield Wildcats in a packed gym on Tuesday evening.
Just two weeks after the Bearcats tendered Bloomfield’s first loss of their 2015-2016 season Dexter beat them 48-31 in a very competitive spirited game between the two towns.
The Wildcats jumped out to a 8-2 lead in the first four minutes of the game. Dexter rallied back to a 11-10 lead at the end of the quarter. It was a battle throughout the second quarter as well. The Bearcats maintained a lead until the Wildcats fought back on a ten point run ending the half with a 20-18 lead.
“Our kids showed a lot of resiliency in the face of adversity,” stated Dexter boys basketball coach Josh Dowdy. “Not just one of them, but all of them. What a team effort!”
Ethan Flowers recorded a game-high 17 points for the Bearcats. He tallied two treys. Jacob Pedigo hit two 3-pointers on his way to a 12-point finish. Ryan Mayo hit a 3-pointer contributing 9 points for Dexter.
“Ethan Flowers showed that he is way more than a 3-point shooter. Jacob Pedigo was everywhere and found his jumper again tonight. Tyler Heil provided the intangibles that you will never find in a scorebook. He continues to gain confidence each game. Gabe Jackson cleaned up the glass tonight!” Dowdy said of his key players.
“Ryan Mayo got the nod due to Jason Jarrell being sidelined and showed that he can be a real contributor on our team,” continued Dowdy. “He hit a big three and grabbed several rebounds.”
The third period proved to be a battle of defense with neither team scoring in the double digits. Bloomfield recorded 6 and Dexter had 8 points during the third quarter.
Bloomfield never scored after Petyon Bell hit a bucket with just under 4 minutes left in the game. Dexter recorded the final 11 points of regulation to secure their win.
“Just a tough night for us putting the ball in the hole, and we give Dexter a lot of credit for that,” stated Bloomfield head boys basketball coach Jason Karnes. “They had some kids step up and make some big shots for them late that let them pull away.”
Noah Vandiver tallied a team-high 11 points including one trey. Nathan Newell recorded 10 points including two 3-pointers.
“Every game is a chance to learn, and hopefully we can take a few things from this game that will help us down the road,” continued Karnes.
Bloomfield will be back on the court on Friday, January 15th at Malden. Game time 6 p.m.
“More than anything all of these kids reached down and grabbed a little extra tonight to pull of this victory,” Dowdy said of his athletes.
Dexter will be back in action on Friday evening when they take on the Bernie Mules at home, another great Stoddard County rivalry. Game time 6:00 p.m.
Final Score Dexter 48, Bloomfield 31
Dexter 11 7 8 22 - 48
Bloomfield 10 10 6 5 - 31
Dexter (48) - Jacob Pedigo 12, Ethan Flowers 17, Tyler Heil 4, Ryan Mayo 9, Gabe Jackson 6. FG 17, FT 9/14, F 12 (3-pointers: Jacob Pedigo 2, Ethan Flowers 2, Ryan Mayo 1. Fouled Out: None).
Bloomfield (31) - Peyton Bell 2, Nathan Newell 10, Austin Bond 1, Tyler Battles 5, Noah Vandiver 11, Alex Gibbs 2. FG 11, FT 5/10, F 18. (3-pointers: Nathan Newell 2, Tyler Battles 1, Noah Vandiver 1. Fouled Out: None).
Photo credit to Dee Loflin, ShowMe Times Manager/Editor. Shown in the photo is Dexter senior guard Ethan Flowers headed to the basket for two while being guarded by Bloomfield's Tim Hector.
Dexter, Missouri - It's Senior Night at Dexter High School for the Wrestling Team. Please come out and join them as they celebrate their last home match of the 2015-2016 season. Some great teams will be at the DexterHigh School gym Potosi, Park Hills Central, Kennett and of course the BEARCATS! Seniors will be presented with their parents after the first match! It all starts at 5:00 p.m.
Congratulations Seniors!
Photo credit to Dee Loflin, ShowMe Times Manager/Editor. Shown in the photo are back row from left to right Ethan Stevens, Storm Massey, Michael Hurst; front row from left to right Brandon Twomey and Gaven White.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Knights of Columbus are sponsoring their annual Free Throw Contest Sunday, January 31st at 2:00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Parrish Center.
All boys and girls ages 10 - 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2016 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. Registration begins at 1:45 p.m.
The KC Free Throw Contest is sponsored annually with winners progressing through local, district, and state competitions.
This even is for boys and girls ages 10 - 14.
- Boys ages 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 (age as of January 1, 2016)
- Girls ages 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 (age as of January 1, 2016)
Suggested Tournament Schedule:
- Council - Month of January - Sacred Heart Church, Dexter
- District - February 1 thru 15
- Regional- February 16 thru 28
- State - Sunday March 13, 2016 @ Fr. Tolten High School, Columbia, MO - 12:00pm
Last year more than 120,000 sharpshooters participated in over 3,600 local competitions. all contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in the event. Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent.
For more information please contact Mark Guethle at 573-624-6361.
Bloomfield, Missouri - Senior basketball athlete, Noah Vandiver, was honored on Friday evening between the junior varsity and varsity game against the East Prairie Eagles with a rather extraordinary accomplishment.
The unexpected recognition brought tears to the basketball player's eyes when he was handed a commemorative basketball from teammate Nathan Newell in front of a full house of Wildcat fans. The two athletes have been playing basketball together since the third grade.
Noah claimed that he couldn’t have achieved this record without all of his teammates.
Vandiver is only the seventh player in Wildcat school history to record 1,000 career points in basketball and the first since Leighton Hensley in 2010. 
He currently sits in the top six in school history for career points.
Vandiver hit his 1,000th point at the Wildcats vs Advance game on December 18, 2015.
Noah is the son of Jeff Vandiver and Sharon Vandiver.
Essex, Missouri - Richland freshman Paige Pinkley, left, and Harlie Leeper look to make a play on a spiked ball as junior Katie Pinkley looks on during the second set of the the Lady Rebels’ contest against Zalma earlier in the 2015-2016 high school volleyball season.
With the turn of the calendar to the Spring sports, junior high volleyball season is just around the corner for the Stoddard County Athletic Conference.
The JH Lady Rebels will begin their volleyball season by hosting Advance on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.
Here is the schedule for the upcoming Junior High Rebels Volleyball season:
March 8th Advance (H)
March 10th @ Charleston
March 11th @ Bernie
March 14th @ Bloomfield
March 15th Puxico (H)
March 21st Risco (H)
March 22nd @ Clarkton
March 24th at Oran
March 29 Twin Rivers (H)
March 31st Woodland (H)
April 5th Bell City (H)
April 9th - April 12 SCAA Tournament (TBA)
Photo by Parker Miller / Richland School
