The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds deer hunters that properly disposing of carcasses of harvested deer is important in limiting the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD). MDC also reminds hunters who harvest deer, elk, or moose outside of Missouri and bring the animals back to follow related regulations to help limit the spread of CWD.

CWD is a deadly illness for white-tailed deer and other members of the deer family, called cervids. CWD kills all deer and other cervids it infects. It has no vaccine or cure. CWD is spread from deer to deer through direct contact and through contact with soil, food, and water that have been contaminated through feces, urine, saliva – and carcasses -- of infected deer. Learn more at mdc.mo.gov/cwd.

CWD has been found in Missouri and is slowly spreading. MDC needs the help of hunters to help limit its spread.

Properly dispose of deer carcasses

Carcasses or carcass remains of CWD-infected deer can expose other deer to the disease. Long after infected carcass remains decompose, the soil around the remains can stay infectious, possibly exposing other deer.

To help avoid this exposure risk, MDC recommends the following carcass disposal methods:

• Place in Trash or Landfill: The best way to prevent the spread of CWD is to place carcass remains in trash bags and dispose of them through trash collection or a permitted landfill.
• Bury on Site: If you can’t bag and place in trash or a permitted landfill, bury carcass remains at or near where the deer was harvested. Bury deep enough to prevent access by scavengers. Burial will reduce but not eliminate the risks of spreading CWD.
• Leave on Site: As a last resort, leave carcass remains onsite. While this will not prevent scavengers from scattering potentially infectious parts, the remains will stay on the general area where the deer was taken. If CWD is already present on that area, it will likely remain there and not be moved to another area.
• Do Not Place in Water: It is illegal to dispose of carcasses or remains in streams, ponds, or other bodies of water.
• Do Not Burn: Only commercial incinerators reaching over 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit can generate enough heat for long enough to destroy the prions that cause CWD.

Follow laws for harvested deer and other cervids brought into MO

Hunters who harvest deer, elk, or moose outside of the state and bring the animals back must report the entry into Missouri within 24 hours by calling 877-853-5665, or reporting it online at mdc.mo.gov/carcass. The carcass must be taken to a licensed meat processor or taxidermist within 72 hours of entry.

Hunters just passing through Missouri on their way to another state are exempt from this requirement as long as they are not in Missouri for longer than 24 hours.

The reporting requirement is only for whole carcasses and carcasses that have the head and spinal column attached. Parts that do not require reporting and that are at lower risk for harboring CWD include:

• meat that is cut and wrapped; boned-out-meat;
• quarters or other portions of meat with no parts of the spine or head attached;
• hides or capes from which excess tissue has been removed;
• antlers, including those attached to skull plates; and
• skulls where all muscle and brain tissue has been removed.

Class 3, District 1 High School Football rankings released after two weeks of play.

Ste. Genevieve has received the #1 ranking and has a record of 2-0 with a total accumulation of 47  points. 

In the #2 spot is Perryville.  They are 1-1 with 35 points.

The Dexter Bearcats have earned a #3 ranking also with a record of 1-1, but with few points than Perryville standing at 32.50 points.

Fredericktown and Potosi have tied with a 1-1 record and received 30 points.

Park Hills is having a slow start to their season and are 0-2, but received 22 points.

Kennett is ranked #7 with a record of 1-1 and received 16.50 points.

Doniphan in their first year with a varsity team is 0-2 and received 12 points.

Statewide high school football rankings, as compiled by a 12-member panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. First-place votes in parenthesis. Panel is made up of Dion Clisso, PrepsKC; Dave Kvidahl, STLHighschoolsports.com; Jim Powers, High School Sports Caravan; Eric Blum, The Columbia Tribune; Tom Rackers, Jefferson City News-Tribune; Corey Riggs, Mediacom Springfield; Tim Leible, The Rolla Daily News; Thomas Huitt-Johnson, The St. Joseph News-Press; J.B. Connoley, KRES radio; Matt King, The Daily Journal; Jason Peake, The Joplin Globe; Cody Thorn, Platte County Citizen

CLASS 3 State Rankings

Rank, team, Rec., Pts., LW

1. Odessa (4), 2-0, 107, 2

2. Cardinal Ritter, 2-0, 98, 3

3. Trinity (6), 0-2, 95, 1

4. Mt. Vernon (2), 2-0, 92, 4

5. Maryville, 1-1, 71, 5

6. Lutheran South, 2-0, 61, 6

7. Eldon, 2-0, 52, 8

8. St. Clair, 2-0, 29, 9

9. Southern Boone, 2-0, 19, NR

10. Cassville, 2-0, 15, NR

Dropped out: No. 7 Center, No. 10 Springfield Catholic

Also receiving votes: Center (1-1), 11; Reeds Spring (2-0), 4; Ste. Genevieve (2-0), 3; Springfield Catholic (1-1), 2; Winfield (2-0), 1

Dexter, Missouri - There's nothing better in high school football than a dramatic come from behind win. The Bearcats were hoping for a little "pay-back" from last year's District play-off game.  The Tigers won that game 38-0 in 2017.  Dexter rallied from a 14-0 deficit to win 28-20 at their home opener at Charles Bland Stadium on Friday night.

The boys of fall knew it would take a team effort to beat the Tigers.  Dexter rushed for 259 yards with two players gaining more than 100 yards each.  Corbin Strong rushed for 139 yards on 13 carries, scoring two touchdowns and Caleb Hoggard rushed for 118 yards on 19 carries.

Tristan Newman scored two touchdowns in the first quarter.  Both extra points were good giving Salem a 14-0 lead.

Corbin Strong cross the goal line putting Dexter on the scoreboard; however the extra two point conversion failed.

Trailing 14-6 at the half the 'Cats made adjustments in the 3rd and 4th quarters scoring three touchdowns for their first win of the season.

Dexter tied the game in the third quarter when Mason Keena recovered a bad snap by the Tigers.  It was his second recovery for the night giving the Bearcats great field advantage. Corbin Strong's two-point conversion run tied the game at 14-14.

Quarterback Peyton Driskill threw a perfect pass to Nate Gargas for a 5-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter. Caleb Hoggard’s point after attempt was good to give Dexter a 21-14 lead.

Salem's Tristan Newman scored his third touchdown of the night, a 19-yard run.  The Bearcats blocked the point after attempt and held their 21-20 lead.

Corbin Strong finished the night off with a 12-yard touchdown run.  Caleb Hoggard hit the extra point keeping the Bearcats up by 8 points, 28-20.

“Make no mistake about it. It took the whole football team,” commented Dexter head football coach Aaron Pixley. “It wasn’t one guy. This win was a team win. They all are. I think it’s easy to talk about the big play. … But our offensive and defensive line had to show up. That’s kind of how we’re built. We have to play well up front, and we’re capable of it. We just have to get more consistent.”

The Bearcats rushed for 320 total yards, while holding Salem to 240 yards.

“Their offense is very difficult to defend,” Pixley stated. “We bent, but we came up with some huge plays.”

Final Scored Salem 20, Dexter 28

Salem 14 0 0 6 - 20

Dexter 0 6 8 14 - 28

First Quarter

S - Tristan Newman 1 run (Nick Holliday kick), 6:20

S - Newman 24 run (Holliday kick), 4:07

Second Quarter

D - Corbin Strong 1 run (run failed), 9:59

Third Quarter

D - Mason Keena fumble recovery in end zone (Strong run), 3:51

Fourth Quarter

D - Nate Gargas 5-yard pass from Peyton Driskill (Caleb Hoggard kick), 10:17

S - Newman 19 yard run (kick blocked), 6:32

D - Corbin Strong 12 run (Caleb Hoggard kick), 1:45.

TEAM STATISTICS

First Downs Salem 15, Dexter 17

Total Yards Salem 240, Dexter 320

Rushes-Yards Salem 45-138, Dexter 37-259

Passing Yards  Salem 102, Dexter 61

Comp-Att-Int Salem 6-10-0, Dexter  4-12-1

Penalties-Yards Salem 3-26, Dexter 6-35

Fumbles-Lost Salem 2-2, Dexter 2-2

Turnovers Salem 2, Dexter 3

Individual Stats

RUSHING — Salem -- Chandler Gray 15-13, Tristan Newman 12-74. Dexter -- Caleb Hoggard 19-118, Corbin Strong 13-139, Jett Featherston 2-6, Peyton Driskill 2-2, Ryder Foster 1-(-6).

PASSING — Salem -- Chandler Gray 6-10-0-102. Dexter -- Peyton Driskill 4-12-1-61.

RECEIVING — Salem -- Boone Schrader 3-57. Dexter -- Nate Gargas 2-18, Justin Kenley 1-31, Braxton Foster 1-12.

The Dexter (1-1) Bearcats will travel to New Madrid County Central on Friday, September 7, 2018.  Kick-off at 7:00 p.m.

Dexter, Missouri - T.S. Hill Middle School's Cross Country team will begin their 2018 season at Jackson on Tuesday, September 4, 2018.  

Girls roster: Abbie Loyd, Alexis Womble, Abigail Ellis, Allysa Gross, Peyton Greely, Hanner Kyle, and Brooklynn Taber.

Boys roster: Ayden Palmer, Cameron Edwards, Kyle Mason , Gabe Ingram, Jackson Christian, Clayton Bell, Ryan Duncan

Middle School Cross Country Schedule: 

9/4         at Jackson           4:00pm

9/15       at Cape Central 9:00am

9/18       at Oak Ridge     5:30pm

9/25       Dexter Middle School Invitational 4:00pm 

9/29      at Notre Dame              9:30am

10/4      at Saxony Lutheran      4:00pm

10/8      SCAA Quad Meet      4:00pm

10/11    SEMO Conference   4:00pm

10/20   Dexter Invitational   11:00am

Ste. Genevieve, Missouri - It's not how the Bearcats wanted to start their 2018 football season.  Their defense held the Dragons to just three touchdowns throughout Friday night's game, but the Dexter offense has got to score some touchdowns to win their games.

"I felt like most of our players were giving everything they've got," commented Dexter head football coach Aaron Pixley.  "I think that we still have some people hesitating a little bit.  Whenever you hesitate, you create huge gaps for people to get into.  I think that happened."

"But at the same time I say that we made a lot of big stops, made a lot of big plays on the defense. We had two stops inside the 12 yard line, one of them was inside the 3 I believe," continued Pixley.  "That was big for us. It was very positive for us.  I think that our two inside linebackers had a big night."

Dexter's two main linebackers, Jett Featherston and Corbin Strong has a great night.  Strong had 11 tackles, five assists, one tackle for a loss and one fumble recovery.  Featherston had 8 tackles, five assists and one tackle for a loss.

Hillis had some really good runs, especially in the second quarter.  I have to make sure everyone is doing their job.  That falls on me.  When we lose it's my fault.  I have to find a way to make us better by Friday night,"  continued Pixley.  "Nothing is fair, you have to pick yourself back up and find a way.  We felt pretty good coming in here tonight and we just didn't get it done.  We have to come back next wee and get better.  The key is practice."

Quarterback Haden Hillis had a game-high 48 yards on 6 attempts averages 2.6 yards per carry.  Strong rushed for 36 yards on 11 runs while Caleb Hoggard had 19 yards on 7 carries.

Peyton Driskill came in as quarterback after Hillis left the game with a shoulder injury.  He completed 4 for a net gain of 14 yards.

Dexter only gained 153 yards total on offense. Dexter spent most of their time on defense. 

"If we don't start getting better on offense, it's going to be very tough for our defense to do that night in and night out," Pixley said of the game on Friday.  "I think that we saw that last year a little bit as well.  We have to find our niche.  We have got to move the ball and we didn't do a very good job of moving the ball tonight."

Ste. Gen tallied up 366 yards of offense scoring three touchdowns.  Darian Brown ran for a 43 yard touchdown in the 2nd quarter and another one for 44 yard touchdown in the 3rd quarter.  Logan Gregg scored a touchdown at the beginning of the 4th quarter for the Dragons.  Chad Donze went 3-for-3 on extra points.

The Dexter Bearcats will host Salem on Friday, August 31st at Charles Bland Stadium. The Miss DHS Coronation will be at 6:30 p.m. prior to the game.

Final Score Dexter 0, Ste. Gen 21

Dexter      0    0    0    0  -  0

Ste. Gen  0     7    7    7  -  21

Corbin Strong 11 Tackles, 5 Tackle Assists

Jett Featherston 8 Tackles, 5 Tackle Assists

Ryder Foster 3 Tackles, 1 Tackle Assists

Austin Guy 3 Tackles, 1 Tackle Assist

Dalton Warren 2 Tackles, 4 Tackle Assists

Mason Keena 2 Tackles, 3 Tackle Assists

Justin Kenley 2 Tackles, 2 Tackle Assists

First Downs Dexter 9, Ste. Gen 20

  Rushing 7 (D), 17 (SG)

  Passing 2 (D), 3 (SG)

Rushing Attempts 30 (D) 48 (SG)

Yards Gained Rushing 142 (D), 308 (SG)

Yards Passing 25 (D), 80 (SG)

Total Net Yards 153 (D), 366 (SG)

Rushing: Corbin Strong 11/36, Caleb Hoggard 7/19, Haden Hillis 6/48, Jett Featherston 5/34 and Ryder Foster 1/5.

Pass Receiving: Nate Gargas 3/24, Corbin Strong 1/1.