Dexter, Missouri - While high school wrestling is beginning to heat up, elementary students can also have a chance to practice their wrestling skills. Registration is from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 5th and Tuesday, November 12th.
Each year the Elks Lodge sponsors grades Kindergarten - 6th boys and girls wrestling and any child in those grades in Stoddard County are encouraged to participate.
Payment is required at time of registration. The cost to participate is $20 per child and parents may also order a t-shirt as well.
In February duels will begin every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at the Dexter High School and will go until the second Saturday in March.
Practices will begin soon. These youngsters will wrestle with athletes from other towns in their weight class. Some towns that have chosen to participate are Kennett, New Madrid County Central, Sikeston, and Notre Dame.
Wrestlers will be educated in the basic skills necessary to succeed in the sport of wrestling through a safe and structured practice schedule.
Coaches will encourage the athletes to reach their highest potential through hard work on the mat and in school while keeping a positive attitude and having good sportsmanship.
If you are interested in being a referee contact Justin McCollough (573) 614-0315.
Let’s support these youngsters and get them started in a great sport!
Dexter, Missouri - The DHS Fall Activities Senior Night was held at Charles Bland Stadium on Friday, October 25, 2019 prior to the start of the Malden vs Dexter football game.
Mason Keena is the son of Melanie and Paul Keena.
He is a member of the DHS Football team.
His future plans are to attend the University of Missouri - Columbia and major in Engineering Sciences.
His most memorable moment is beating Ste. Gen in 3 overtimes.
Dexter, Missouri - The DHS Fall Activities Senior Night was held at Charles Bland Stadium on Friday, October 25, 2019 prior to the start of the Malden vs Dexter football game.
Haden Hillis is the son of Tory and Darren Hillis.
He is a member of the DHS Football team.
Haden plans to attend University of Missouri - Columbia and pursuing a 4 year degree in business finance.
His most memorable moment was beating Park Hills for the first time in 7 years my first game back from a broken collar bone.
Dexter, Missouri - The DHS Fall Activities Senior Night was held at Charles Bland Stadium on Friday, October 25, 2019 prior to the start of the Malden vs Dexter football game.
Austin Guy is the son of Sharon and Erik Guy.
He is a member of the DHS Football team.
His future plans are to graduate from Murray State University with a degree in Electromechanical Engineering.
His most memorable moment was the triple overtime win in Ste.Gen last year.
Dexter, Missouri - The DHS Fall Activities Senior Night was held at Charles Bland Stadium on Friday, October 25, 2019 prior to the start of the Malden vs Dexter football game.
Ryder Foster is the son of Angie and Todd Foster.
He is a member of the DHS Football team.
Ryder plans to attend a technical school for diesel mechanics.
His most memorable moment was beating Ste. Genevieve in triple overtime in District playoffs.
