Perryville, Missouri - The Dexter boys basketball team had an outstanding game against the Perryville Pirates on Monday evening.  The Bearcats shot 60% from the floor and had 52 points in the paint to come out on top over the Pirates 65 - 32. They also out rebounded their opponent 33 - 19.

"I was very pleased in our defensive effort tonight.  We were down in a good stance, had good positioning, and seemed real hungry to get stops," commented head basketball coach Josh Dowdy.  "Playing good team defense with energy is what we will have to have to compete against the rest of the teams on our schedule."

By the end of the first period Dexter led 22 - 6 and increased their lead to 34 - 16 at the half. 

Three Bearcats finished in double figures.

Gabe Jackson tallied a game-high 17 points.  Jackson was 7 for 8 from the floor with a total of 13 rebounds.

Jason Jarrell scored 15 points.  Jarrell was 7 for 11 with 5 rebounds.

Clay Mullins finished with 13 points.  Mullins shot 6 for 11 and had 6 rebound.

"Clay Mullins continues to improve defensively and helped us on the boards tonight," continued Dowdy.  "It was nice to see Chad Smith have a chance to log some minutes.  Chad is committed in practice and continues to improve on both ends of the floor."

Perryville was led by Josh Robinson who recorded 10 points.

The Dexter Bearcats (15-6) will face Bell City on Tuesday evening.  There will not be a junior varsity game, so the varsity game will begin at 6:00 p.m. This will finish out their SCAA Conference schedule.

"Tomorrow night we go to Bell City for our final game of the SCAA Conference. This is a big game for us.  We will need to play as well as we did tonight to give ourselves a chance against a team who plays real hard," stated Dowdy.

Final Score Dexter 65, Perryville 32

Dexter     22   12  20  11  - 65

Perryville  6    10   8    8  -  32

Dexter (65) - Jason Jarrell 15, Alan Pippins 2, Ben Sindle 3, Clay Mullins 13, Dawson Kasting 4, Ryan Mayo 4, Chad Smith 7, Gabe Jackson 17.  FG 29, FT 6/16, F 11 (3-pointers: Ben Sindle 1, Fouled Out: None).

Perryville (32) - Aaron Mueller 2, Josh Robinson 10, Jeff Reisenbichler 2, Cole Gerstenberger 4, Chase Brown 8, Bryce Flaherty 2, Brandon Renaud 2, Garrett Richardet 2.  Fg 12, FT 5/6, F 21 (3-pointers: Josh Robinson 1, Chase Brown 2, Fouled Out: Reisenbichler, Renaud).

Dexter, Missouri - The ShowMe Times Dexter Sports Spotlight shines on Rae-Ann Riddle.

Rae-Ann is a Dexter Bearcat basketball cheerleader and is a sophomore at the Dexter High School.

She is the daughter of Charlotte Riddle and Jeff Riddle.

Rae-Ann has been active in Foreign Language Club one year, FCCLA one year, and Student Council two years.

Rae-Ann lettered in basketball cheerleading as a freshman.

Her plans after graduation are to earn a degree in marketing.

She enjoys cheerleading, piano, and singing.

Riddle has participated in basketball cheerleading at Dexter High School and volleyball, and gymnastics outside of school.

She attends First Baptist Church and is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Dexter, Missouri - The ShowMe Times Dexter Sports Spotlight shines on Olivia Lacy.

Olivia is on the Kickin Cats Dance Team and is a sophomore at the Dexter High School.

She is the daughter of Steven and Kimberly Lacy.

Her grandparents are Dale and Deanna Rogers of Dexter, Missouri, Phebia Lacy of Bernie, Missouri, and David Lacy of Wappapello, Missouri.

Lacy has been active in Sr. Beta, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Refuge Youth Group.

She has lettered in varsity football cheerleading twice and varsity track once.

Her future plans are to attend college and major in performing arts and business.

She enjoys dancing, shopping, boating, and spending time with her family and friends.

Olivia has participated in football cheerleading, track, and the Kickin Cats Dance Team.

Outside of school she is a dancer at Melissa's Studio of Performing Arts in Sikeston, Missouri, where she participates in tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary ballet, lyrical, and pointe ballet.

Marshfield, Missouri - On Saturday, February 4, 2017 the Dexter wrestling team traveled to Marshfield, Missouri to compete in the Marshfield Wrestling Tournament.

The Bearcats competed against Southern Boone High School, Marshfield High School, Eldon High School, Osage High School, and Clinton High School.

Dexter (DEXTER) 54.00 Clinton (CLINTON) 29.00

120: Austin Nicely (CLINTON) over Dawson Jones (DEXTER) (Fall 2:26)

126: Matthew Stone (DEXTER) over   (CLINTON) (For.)

132: Ethan Heerdink (CLINTON) over Trevor McDonald (DEXTER) (Fall 3:40)

138: Parker VanSlyke (DEXTER) over Isaac Bayless (CLINTON) (Fall 0:37)

145: Benny Ladd (CLINTON) over Wyatt Chastain (DEXTER) (Fall 0:27)

152: Austin Adams (DEXTER) over Isaac Bayless (CLINTON) (Fall 4:14)

160: Ben Etter (CLINTON) over   (DEXTER) (For.)

170: Adrian  Ransom (CLINTON) over Jakob Sauvage (DEXTER) (TF 19-3 0:00)

182: Jett Featherston (DEXTER) over Riley Wilson (CLINTON) (Fall 1:26)

195: Colten Gibson (DEXTER) over Grant Arcano (CLINTON) (Fall 3:50)

220: Christian Yarber (DEXTER) over   (CLINTON) (For.)

285: Cory Holland (DEXTER) over   (CLINTON) (For.)

106: Travis Waldner (DEXTER) over Austin Kline (CLINTON) (Fall 3:27)

113: Seth Harris (DEXTER) over Cameron Goth (CLINTON) (Fall 0:39)

Photo taken at the 2017 SEMO Wrestling Conference.

Marshfield, Missouri - On Saturday, February 4, 2017 the Dexter wrestling team traveled to Marshfield, Missouri to compete in the Marshfield Wrestling Tournament.

The Bearcats competed against Southern Boone High School, Marshfield High School, Eldon High School, Osage High School, and Clinton High School.

Dexter beats Southern Boone 52 - 30.

Southern Boone vs. Dexter @ Marshfield Duals on 02/04/2017.

Dexter (DEXTER) 52.00 Southern Boone (SOBOONE) 30.00

126: Matthew Stone (DEXTER) over Tyler Lutz (SOBOONE) (MD 16-5)

132: Blake  Schmidt (SOBOONE) over Trevor McDonald (DEXTER) (Fall 0:48)

138: Parker VanSlyke (DEXTER) over Blaine Sapp (SOBOONE) (Fall 2:57)

145: Ty Varvil (SOBOONE) over Wyatt Chastain (DEXTER) (Fall 1:29)

152: Austin Adams (DEXTER) over Bo  Varvil (SOBOONE) (Fall 3:05)

160: Dawson Paul (SOBOONE) over   (DEXTER) (For.)

170: Jackson Sartain (SOBOONE) over Jakob Sauvage (DEXTER) (Fall 0:48)

182: Jett Featherston (DEXTER) over Cooper  Mange (SOBOONE) (Fall 3:01)

195: Colten Gibson (DEXTER) over   (SOBOONE) (For.)

220: Christian Yarber (DEXTER) over Charlie Smith (SOBOONE) (Fall 2:38)

285: Dominic Lawrence (SOBOONE) over Cory Holland (DEXTER) (Fall 4:48)

106: Travis Waldner (DEXTER) over Connor Phillips (SOBOONE) (Fall 0:24)

113: Seth Harris (DEXTER) over   (SOBOONE) (For.)

120: Dawson Jones (DEXTER) over Isaac Smith (SOBOONE) (Fall 1:50)