Dexter, Missouri - Members of the Dexter Bearcat Bullpen Club presented a check in the amount of $2,000 to the Dexter Public Schools on Friday, February 10, 2017.
Assistant Superintendent Gavin Miller and High School Principal Dan Pollock were on hand to receive the donation on behalf of the school. The Bullpen Club was started in 2016 to help in an effort to raise funds to support the renovations to the baseball field as well as provide additional opportunities for the athletes involved in baseball.
Dexter Bearcat Bullpen Club officers are DHS Baseball Coach Brian Becker, Caleb Miller, Natalie Riley, and Tory Hillis.
The Bearcat baseball team will kick-off their season when they host their annual jamboree on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Shown in the photo from left to right are: Gavin Miller, Dan Pollock, Brian Becker, Caleb Miller, and Tory Hillis.
Ste. Genevieve, Missouri - The 2017 Class 4, District 1 girls basketball tournament seeds were set at a meeting in Ste. Genevieve early Saturady, FEbruary 18, 2017.
The Lady Cats of Dexter earned the #1 seed and received a bye in the first round of play.
Notre Dame earned the #2 seed and also received a bye in the first round.
Ste. Genevieve (16-7) received the #4 seed and will play the #5 seed Cape Central (10-14) on Saturday, February 25th at 5:00 p.m.
Sikeston (10-13 received the #3 seed and will play the #6 seed Perryville (6-17) on Saturday, February 25th at 2:00 p.m.
Dexter (17-8) will play the winner of the Ste. Gen/Cape Central game on Tuesday, February 28th at 6:00 p.m.
Notre Dame (15-8) will play the winner of the Sikeston/Perryville game on Tuesday, February 28th at 7:30 p.m.
The Class 4, District 1 Final will be played on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
Ste. Genevieve, Missouri - The MSHSAA Class 4, District 1 boys basketball tournament seeds were set at a meeting in Ste. Genevieve early on Saturday, February 18, 2017.
The Sikeston Bulldogs earned the #1 seed and will receive a bye on Saturday, February 25th.
Cape Central Tigers received the #2 seed and also received a bye in the first round.
Notre Dame (18-6) received the #3 seed and will play the #6 seed Ste. Genevieve (10-16) on Saturday, February 25th at 3:30 p.m.
Dexter (16-8) received the #4 seed and will play #5 seeded Perryville (14-11) on Saturday, February 25th at 6:30 p.m.
Sikeston (21-2) will play the winner of the Dexter/Perryville game on Monday, February 27th at 6:00 p.m.
Cape Central (16-7) will play the winner of the Notre Dame/Ste. Genevieve game also on Monday, February 27th at 7:30 p.m.
The Class 4, District 1 Final will be played on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
The District games will be played at the Ste. Genevieve High School located at 715 Washington.
Bloomfield, Missouri - The 6th Annual Women's Rabbit Hunt was held on the grounds of the Gobbler Ridge Farms - Disabled Veterans Wildlife Facility located just southwest of Bloomfield, Missouri. The facility was established in 2012 when land owners, Alan Hedrick and Tom Love, made available the 120-acre tract of land to be utilized as a haven for disabled veterans.
Since that time many special guests and through the efforts of the Missouri Department of Conservation and local volunteers many successful events have been held on the grounds.
Two women from Cape Girardeau were treated to a rabbit hunt on Saturday, February 11th. It was a first-time experience for Krissi Dye and Rhonda Welker.
"I was honored to be able to spend the day at such a beautiful place with great people," commented Krissi Dye. "Thanks for everything Blaine, Alan, Caleb and especially Tom. This place is a little piece of heaven on earth."
The women, guided by Tom Love and Missouri Dept of Conservation Agent from Butler County, Caleb Pryor, walked through the wooded areas of the farm following the cues from Blaine Chappell's three beagles. Chappell is a longtime trainer and hunting enthusiast.
"It far exceeded my expectations! Tom has this wonderful place, and he allowed us the pleasure of hunting on the property. Blaine (and his son, Allen) brought his beautiful, well-trained beagles, and they would track the rabbits. It was like nothing I had ever been a part of. Caleb (the MDC Agent) was so friendly and wanted to make sure our time there was enjoyable," stated Rhonda Welker. Thank you, Dee Dee Dockins for setting Krissi Dye and myself up with such an amazing group of people. It was an amazing day, beautiful weather and just hanging out with my bestie!!! I'll never forget the experience!"
It was a great experience for all who participated.
Anyone interested in taking part in a future Women's Rabbit Hunt is asked to contact Outdoor Skills Specialist Dee Dee Dockins at (573) 290-5730.
Photo submitted by Tom Love. Shown in the photo from left to right are Tom Love, Caleb Pryor, Rhonda Welker, Krissi Dye, and Baline Chappell.
Columbia, Missouri - Good luck to the Dexter Bearcat Wrestlers as they have made their way to the MSHSAA State Championships in Columbia, Missouri.
Earning District medals at the MSHSAA Class 2- District 1 Tournament in Ste. Genevieve were Travis Waldner 106, Seth Harris 113, Dawson Jones 120, Matt Stone 126, Jett Featherston 182, and Colton Gibson 195.
Competitions began Thursday morning and run through Saturday, February 25th the Mizzou Arena in Columbia.
