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DHS Cross Country Team Ready for 2017 Season
August 17th 2017 by Dee Loflin
DHS Cross Country Team Ready for 2017 Season

Dexter, Missouri - It's been many years since Dexter has sent anyone to state in Cross Country.  Could this be the year?  Coach Morse and his runners seem to think so and they believe they will have a very good season.

"Our goal every year is always so send as many runners to state as possible," commented head Cross Country Coach Leonard Morse.  "It's been many years since we have sent anyone.  I believe that drought will end this year.  We will have a very competitive team this year both on the boys' and the girls' sides.  I believe we have the runners to get to state thsi year.  I also believe we will see the school records for boys and girls broken this year and most likely several times each."

Cross Country is an individual team sport; however Coach Morse believes his runners this year have meshed into a team, a competitive team and a good group of individuals who are working together to build up a great Bearcat Cross Country program.

"I believe that this team will continue to improve over the positive steps it took last year," continued Morse.  "We have hungry runners who are working hard and I think that hard work will pay off in a very positive way.  We also have some very talented freshmen runners joining us this year who will push the varsity runners."

There are 13 seniors this year.  Leading the Bearcat pack are Emily Ladd on the girls Cross Country side. 

"She has been my number one girl all through high school," stated Morse.  

Also returning are seniors Jonni Hill and Shelby Smith who are also showing signs of great improvement.

"Sophomore Margo Nea is my returning number two girl.  They will be joined by freshman Madelyn Haynes.  While we only have one junior, Hannah Smith, we have a new crop of sophomore girls that are new to the team.  I believe that we will have several solid female runners emerge from this group which is good for this year and great for the next couple of years as well."

On the boys side there are six varsity runners returning.  Dawson kasting, Lucas Goodrich, Sean Rybolt, Nate Drivas, Matthew Chesser, and Dylan Long are extremely competitive.

"These six have been working hard this year.  Senior Blake Bolin returns from last year's team.  Jacob Chamness and Chris Seabaugh rejoin the team this year after taking their junior years off.  We also have a transfer runner in Dakota Morlan.  They will be joined by sophomore Dylan Homan and Wyatt Parker.  Then, we have three up and coming freshmen in Gavin Cartwright, Carter Dorton, and Andrew Ellinghouse.  I expect great things from these three throughout their high school careers."

Dexter will host an Invitational on Saturday, October 21st as well as the Class 3, District 1 meet on Saturday, October 28th.

"Hopefully we will perform well at districts on our home course.  While I am hopeful we will advance to the state meet, the District meet will give some of our seniors one last chance to run in front of family and friends at home."

Class 3, District 1 competition is tough in this part of southeast Missouri.  The Dexter Bearcats are up against several impressive schools such as Festus, DeSoto, Herculaneum, North County, Notre Dame, Potosi, Ste. Genevieve and Windsor.  Newcomers to the group are Kennett and Perryville and they continue to improve.  

"I do believe that we will make a strong showing at Districts this year on both the boys' side and girls' side," Morse said.

Seniors are Blake Bolin, Jacob Chamness, Matthew Chesser, Nate Drivas, Lucas Goodrich, Dawson Kasting, Dylan Long, Dakota Morlan, Sean Rybolt, Chris Seabaugh, Jonni Hill, Emily Ladd, and Shelby Smith.

The only junior cross country member is Hannah Smith.

Sophomores are Dylan Homan, Wyatt Parker, Keaira Craft, Samantha Glore, Shelby Haynes, Hailee Mayfield, Grace Milam, Margo Nea, AnnMarie Slaton, and Alexis Williamson.

Freshman are Gavin Cartwright, Carter Dorton, Andrew Ellinghouse, and Madelyn Haynes.

Managers for Cross Country are Jacob Smith, Andreus Garrett, Demi Cecil, and Sophie Freeman.

Dexter will compete in Class 3, District 1 with DeSoto, Doniphan, Kennett, Festus, Herculaneum, North County, Notre Dame, Perryville, Potosi, Ste. Genevieve and Windsor 


Last Updated on August 17th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v84m/DHS-Cross-Country-Team-Ready-for-2017-Season


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Dexter Bearcats Enter Season with Confidence
August 17th 2017 by Dee Loflin
Dexter Bearcats Enter Season with Confidence
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Bearcats looked confident on Friday at the annual Football Jamboree held at Kennett.  Dexter tied with East Prairie, lost to NMCC and beat Kennett. Though no real score is kept during a Jamboree, most teams try not to show or give away their plays prior to opening kick-off of the "real" season.

As usual the Bearcats have a rather tough schedule this year.  For Coach Kevin Goltra, this will be his second season as head football coach at Dexter High School.  For the seniors it will be their last season as a Dexter football player and when they take the field on Friday night it will be the "last" first game of the season and perhaps the last time they will face the almighty Ste. Genevieve Dragons.

Coach Kevin Goltra is looking forward to his second year as a Bearcat.  He's had all summer to build a continued relationship with the players, teach them a some new offense and defense and hit the newly remodeled weight room.

"I thought we performed well on defense at the Jamboree," stated Goltra.  "We had some opportunities on offense if we wanted to exploit the defense, but that wasn't our goal.  Our goal was to work on our fundamentals and assignments.  We have some work to do with our blocking responsibilities on offense, but i was pleased overall.  We are much better team than we were last year."

"All of our defensive players had big plays in the jamboree.  At least every starter made a big play.  As for offense, I thought all the backs ran hard and Trout made a couple of nice catches.  We were trying not to show much on offense at the Jamboree, so there was there was flow to the play calling.  I think after fixing some blocking assignment issues at practice, we will be headed in the right direction."

Dexter will face the Ste. Genevieve Dragons in their home opener at Charles Bland Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2017.  The ShowMe Times will bring LIVE stats on the website.  Go to www.showmetimes.com and click Sports.  Hopefully there will be some Facebook LIVE as well and of course tons of photos that will be posted after the game.

The last few seasons Ste. Genevieve has dominated Dexter on the field both at home and away.  In 2015 the Bearcats lost to Ste. Gen 42-7, in 2016 Dexter suffered a 35 - 6 loss.  Last season the Coach Goltra's defense held the Dragons scoreless in the first quarter.  It's most definitely time for redemption!  Historically Ste. Genevieve leads Dexter 15 - 3.  This will be Coach Ken Weik's third year with the Dragons.  Game time is 7:00 p.m. at Charles Bland Stadium.  This is a non-conference game.

About a dozen seniors will start on the varsity team this year.  They are Austin Adams, Zach Cartwright, Landon Henson, Gabe Jackson, Trevor McDonald, Bo McMullin, Spencer Owens, Kris Rinehart, Ben Sindle, Nick Trout, Marcus Woodson, and Christian Yarber.

Juniors are Luke Boyer, Shawn Chambers, Jett Featherton, Braxton Foster, Nate Gargas, Colton Gibson, Eric Hahn, Caleb Hoggard, Justin Kenley, Hunter Lawrence, Ernesto Rivera, Seth Rogers, Brock Simmons, Jeremy Stearns, and Dalton Warren.

Sophomores are Matthew Agey, Ryder Foster, Austin Guy, Trey Johnson, Mason Keena, Brice Moore, Ricky Myers, and Austin Steele.

Freshman are Peyton Driskill, and C. J. Greene.

Dexter will compete in Class 3, District 1 with Park Hills, St. Pius of Festus, Ste. Genevieve, Kennett, Potosi, Fredericktown, and New Madrid County Central.

Last Updated on August 17th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v86i/Dexter-Bearcats-Enter-Season-with-Confidence


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2017 Bearcat Football Cheer Squad
August 16th 2017 by Dee Loflin
2017 Bearcat Football Cheer Squad
Dexter, Missouri - A Bearcat football cheerleader is defined as a member of a group of young high school athletic girls who shout out chants to encourage the "Boys of Fall" football team and entertain the crowd at Charles Bland Stadium.

These young ladies most definitely fit that description.  They encourage the crowd to support their Bearcats each time they take the field.

It’s not that easy to tumble and cheer, jump and scream and remember every word of every cheer in sequence with the moves and steps, or flips and jumps!

Our girls lead our Bearcat fans in numerous cheers and are physically active throughout the game same as any athlete.  They are key leaders in our community because without them we would have little to no spirit. 

They guide us throughout the evening with their tumbling, stunting, and promotion of spirit.  Our games would not be complete with out those ladies motivating us to cheer for our favorite Bearcat!

The 2017 Football Cheer Squad was captured in the photo above at the Dexter High School annual Media Day.  

Cheering for the Bearcats seated from left to right are: Maddie Jacques, Paige Moore, Britney Hubbard, Michaela Gard, Meg Simmons, and Olivia Lacy.

Standing are from left to right: Delaney Lemmon, Tristen Pullum, Sara Fyke, Maci Rauls, Hallie Keathley, Erica Parris, Alysa Davis, Mattilyn Williams, Alexa Noles, and Kyla Propst.

Each cheerleader will be spotlighted throughout the football season on the ShowMe Times in a separate article. Keep watching and invite your friends to like the ShowMe Times on Facebook.

Last Updated on August 16th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v866/2017-Bearcat-Football-Cheer-Squad


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2017 - 2018 DHS Band Performance Schedule
August 15th 2017 by Dee Loflin
2017 - 2018 DHS Band Performance Schedule

Dexter, Missouri - The 2017 - 2018 Bearcat Band Schedule was released this week.  Since uniforms have not been distributed, students are asked to wear khaki shorts, marching shoes, black socks and the band shirt.

2017 - 2018 Bearcat Band Schedule

Fri. Aug 18 Band Room 5:30 P.M. Home Game vs. St. Genevieve

Wed. Aug  23 Practice Field 7:30 A.M. morning rehearsal

Wed.  Aug  30 Practice Field 7:30 A.M. morning rehearsal

September

Fri.         1st Band Room 6:00 P.M. Home Game vs. NMCC

Wed.   13th Practice Field 7:30 A.M. morning rehearsal

Fri.         15th Band Room 6:00 P.M. Home Game vs. Sikeston

Tues. 19th Dexter Library 5:00 P.M.  Stoddard Co. Fair Parade (Annual Group Photo will be taken behind Keller Library - be ready at 5 p.m.)

Fri.          22th  Band Room 6:00 P.M. Home Game vs. Caruthersville

Wed. 27th    Practice Field  7:30 A.M. morning rehearsal

October

Wed.  4th  Practice Field 7:30 A.M. morning rehearsal

Tues.  3rd  Sikeston MB Festival - rehearse during the day – evening performance

Wed. 11th  Practice Field 7:30 A.M. morning rehearsal

Fri.         13th  Band Room 6:00 P.M. Home Game vs. Malden

Sat.        14th   Sikeston SEMBDA Marching Band Competition

November

Tues. 7th   Jackson All District Band Auditions at Jackson – leave immediately after school 

Fri.          10th  BEC Veteran’s Day Performance

Tues. 14th  Dexter All District Band Rehearsal

Sat.          18th Cape Central All District Band Rehearsal and Concert at Cape Central

December

Fri./Sat 1st - 2nd  Columbia All State Band Auditions in Columbia

Thurs.     7th Auditorium Christmas Concert – 6:30 – Auditorium All DAY

Sat.        9th  Cape Girardeau Tuba Christmas at Cape Girardeau (Tubas and Baritones only)

January

Wed. 24th – Sat. 27th MMEA All State Bands!!!     

March

Tues. 13th Auditorium   Winter Concert – Auditorium ALL DAY

Tues. 20th Poplar Bluff Concert Band Festival

Sat.          24th Poplar Bluff District Solo and Ensemble Music Contest at Poplar Bluff

April

Sat.   7th Poplar Bluff State Large Ensemble Music Contest at Poplar Bluff

Sun.  22nd Dexter Honors Recital

Thurs. 26- Fri. 27  Columbia   State Solo and Ensemble Contest in Columbia

May

Thurs. 3rd Aud./Cafeteria 6:30 P.M. Spring Concert/Reception – Auditorium ALL DAY

    Cafeteria for the reception

Sat. 5th   Dexter   M.S. Solo and Ensemble contest (at M.S.)

Fri. 11th   BEC Graduation

Wed./Thrs. 14th - 15th  @M.S. Color Guard and Drum Major clinics

Fri. 16th  at H.S. Gym 3:00 P.M. Color Guard and Drum Major Auditions


Last Updated on August 15th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v85i/2017--2018-DHS-Band-Performance-Schedule


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DHS Jazz Cats 2017 - 2018 Performance Schedule
August 15th 2017 by Dee Loflin
DHS Jazz Cats 2017 - 2018 Performance Schedule

Dexter, Missouri - The all popular Dexter High School Jazz Cats have several performances in the 2017-2018 academic school season.  Under the direction of Scott Rybolt, the Jazz Cats will perform at several events.

2017-2018 DHS Jazz Cats Schedule

Added Thursday, October 12th Mineral Area College - MAC Day of Jazz at Park Hills, MO

November  7th Tuesday All District Band Auditions 4:30 – Jackson H.S.

December 1st - 2nd Fri./Sat. State Auditions in Columbia 

December 7th  Thursday Christmas Concert – 6:30 p.m. – Auditorium ALL DAY

January  12th   Friday Home Basketball Game vs. Bernie – call time 5:30

January 19th    Winter Homecoming at the Bearcat Event Center

January 24th  - 27th  Wed. – Sat. All State Jazz Band

February  2nd   Friday  Home Basketball Game vs. Advance – call time 5:30

February 3rd        Saturday SEMO Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Festival

February 5th      Monday Basketball Home Game vs. Perryville – call time 5:30

  6th Tuesday Home Game vs. Bernie – call time 5:30  

  8th Thursday TRCC Jazz Festival - TRCC

  9th Friday All District Jazz Rehearsal - TRCC

10th  Saturday All District Jazz Rehearsal and Performance – TRCC

24th         Saturday SIU Carbondale Jazz Festival CANCELLED!

28th          Wednesday Fort Zumwalt North – Jazz Festival

March 10th  Saturday MAC Jazz Fest 

13th       Tuesday Winter Concert – 6:30 p.m. - Auditorium ALL DAY 

24th  Saturday District Solo and Ensemble Contest

April  7th Saturday Poplar Bluff – State Large Ensemble festival

20th  Friday UMSL

21st  Saturday North County Jazz Festival (TBA)

22nd Sunday Honors Recital

26th  -  27th Thrs./Fri. State Solo and Ensemble Contest at Columbia

May  3rd  Thursday Spring Concert/reception 6:30 p.m. - Auditorium ALL DAY

May 11th  Friday Graduation 7:30 p.m.


Last Updated on August 15th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v85j/DHS-Jazz-Cats-2017--2018-Performance-Schedule


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