Dexter, Missouri - The #3 ranked Bernie JV Mules took care of business in the opening game of the SCAA JV Tournament on Monday evening eliminating the #6 seeded Woodland JV Cardinals 64-31.
The Mules jumped out to a 16-13 lead in the first quarter by half it was 35-21.
Bernie Mules' Ridge Littleton #10 recorded a game-high 15 points including one 3-pointer and two from the charity stripe.
Josh Ellenburg #24 recorded 14 points and was 4 for 6 at the free throw line. Hunter Slavings #22 also recorded in double digits tallying 13 points including three treys.
Woodland did not have any player in double digits;however Tyler Massa #14 and Zach Cureton #22 hit one 3-pointer each!
Final Score Bernie JV 64, Woodland JV 31
Bernie 16 19 15 14 - 64
Woodland 13 8 4 6 - 31
Bernie JV (64) - Weston Zoll 9, Ridge Littleton 15, Weston Comstock 4, Alan Pippins 5, Hunter Slavings 13, Josh Ellenburg 14, Dylan Turner 2, Nick Troutt 2. FG 23, FT 10/15, F 10. (3-pointers: Weston Zoll 3, Ridge Littleton 1, Weston Comstock 1, Hunter Slavings 3. Fouled Out: None).
Woodland JV (31) - David Ashby 4, Drake Holweg 2, Tyler Massa 5, jamie Wiseman 4, Zach Cureton 7, Karson Skinner 5, Brandon Sitzes 2, Dalton Boyer 2. FG 12, FT 5/10, F 10. (3-pointers: Tyler Massa 1, Zach Cureton 1. Fouled Out: None).
Bernie JV will be back in action on Thursday, January 28th at 4:00 p.m. They will play the winner of the Bloomfield JV vs Richland JV game.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter High School wrestling team celebrated SENIOR Night.
Gavin White is the son for Richard and Michelle White.
He participated in Football his freshman, sophomore, and junior years, Golf all four years and Wrestling his sophomore, junior and senior years. He is a member of DECA and was a State qualifier his sophomore and junior years.
Gavin plans to join the military and represent our country.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter High School wrestling team celebrated SENIOR Night.
Several athletes were honored.Brandon Twomey is the son of Jason and Gerianne Twomey.
He has participated in football and wrestling all four years of high school and is a member of the DECA Club. Brandon finished 3rd at Districts as a sophomore and hw was 2nd his junior year. He is a 2-time State qualifier.
Brandon plans to join the Marine Corps and represent our country.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter High School wrestling team celebrated SENIOR Night. Several athletes were honored.
Ethan Stevens is the son of Nathan and Maria Stevens.
He has participated in Football, Golf, and Wrestling all four years of high school. Ethan is a 3-time District Champion, SEMO Conference Champion, and placed 4thin State his junior year.
Ethan plans to attend Missouri Baptist University and play Golf with his brother. His major is undecided at this time.
Bernie, Missouri - The Mule Barn was full of love and compassion on Friday evening as they honored one of their own, Shawn Green.
“This was an emotional night for everyone,” commented Bernie boys basketball coach Brad Botsch. “Our players really felt the emotion from the ceremony for Shawn and it carried over to the floor for us. Shawn was an incredible player and is even a better person and I am glad our kids could find a way to win for him tonight.”
Win they did and in a big way. The Mules defeated the Puxico Indians 75-57.
Alex Whitehead earned an impressive team-high 27 points for the Mules including 2 treys.
Gavin Brown recorded 18 points on 6 baskets and 6 from the charity stripe.
Nate Dillinger contributed 12 points. Jayce Burk tallied three 3-pointers.
“Alex Whitehead and Gavin Brown really stepped up for us tonight,” stated Botsch. “Gavin had 14 rebounds and 16 points. Alex had 11 rebounds and 26 points. We really needed the boost from those guys and it was great to see them step up for us. Everyone contributed tonight and our effort was better than it has been.”
Puxico’s Levi Woods hit the basket 14 times including two 3-pointers and made three of six free throws for a game-high 33 points.
Final Score Bernie 75, Puxico 57
Bernie 19 19 17 20 - 75
Puxico 16 14 18 9 – 57
Bernie (75) - Jayce Burk 9, Alex Guzman 2, Alan Pippins 2, Nate Dillinger 12, Alex Whitehead 27, Gavin Brown 18, Dalton Hobgood 5. FG 28, FG 12/22, F 16. (3-pointers: Jayce Burk 3, Alex Whitehead 2, Dalton Hobgood 1. Fouled Out: Jayce Burk).
Puxico (57) - Levi Woods 33, Nathan Dare 2, Chris Siler 8, Dalton King 10, Jordan Burch 2, Chris Dunivan 2. FG 23, FT 9/16, F 18. (3-pointers: Levi Woods 2. Fouled Out: Chris Siler).
“Hopefully we can build off this win and continue to improve,” continued Botsch. “It was a great night to be a part of and the win made it even better.”
Bernie (4-12) will be back in action in the SCAA Tournament on Monday, January 25th when they take on rivalry the Dexter Bearcats at 8:30 p.m. in the Bearcat Event Center.
Photo credit to Dee Loflin, ShowMe Times Manager/Editor. Bernie Mules #40 Alex Whitehead head to the basket for two.
