Malden, MO - The Dexter Bearcats baseball team traveled to Malden for a double-header on Saturday, March 20th. The Bearcats fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 9-5 loss to the Green Wave.
Dexter attacked first scoring two in the first inning. One run in each of the third, fifth and six innings.
Malden scored on a walk, two fielder's' choice in the first inning, a sacrifice fly and a single in the second inning. They scored two in the fourth and two in the fifth.
Fireballer, Ethan Campbell, on the mound for Malden surrendered three runs on three hits over three innings, striking out four and walking zero.
Adam Saylors started the game for Dexter Bearcats. The righty surrendered three runs on one hit over one-third of an inning. Brock Wyman, Seth Teel, and Cole Nichols each contributed in relief for the Bearcats.
Kaeden Kennedy went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Dexter in hits.
Dexter (0-2) will face Kennett at home on Wednesday, March 24th at 4 p.m.
Photo submitted. Dexter's Riley Slusher (right) talks with first base coach Cody Boyer after reaching base during Saturday's game against Malden.
Malden, MO - Clearwater jumped out to a 5-0 lead by the fifth inning. The Bearcats watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in a 5-1 loss to Clearwater on Saturday, March 20th at Malden.
The Tigers got on the board in the first inning when #19 singled on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs.
#12 Jorden Eaton led Clearwater to victory on the hill. The hurler surrendered one run on one hit over six and two-thirds innings, striking out 17 and walking one. #19 threw one-third of an inning in relief out of the bullpen.
Peyton Driskill took the loss for Dexter. The pitcher surrendered three runs on three hits over two innings, striking out three and walking one.
Adam Saylors and Josh Kaufman all had one hit to lead the Bearcats.
Clearwater didn't commit a single error in the field.
Kennett, MO - The Bearcats opened their golf season at Kennett on Monday, March 22, 2021. They shot 181 beating second-place Kennett at 186 in a triple-dual match. Sikeston earned a third place finish with a score of 191 and Caruthersville finished fourth with a score of 220.
Cy Worley shot a 3-over 39 to lead Dexter.
"Overall not bad for our first match," commented Eric Sitze, Dexter High School Golf Coach. "Cy had a good round and was medalist. Kenton Pope and Alyssa Warren also played well for us."
"We are looking forward to seeing their improvement throughout the season."
Final Individual Scores:
DEXTER BEARCATS: Cy Worley 39, Dylan Sitze 44, Kenton Pope 47, Alyssa Warren 51, and Matt Hardin 56.
KENNETT INDIANS: Joe Wilson 43, Ryan Creed 46, Will Johnson 47, Nate Mode 50, and Dax Sutton 65.
SIKESTON BULLDOGS: Peyton Spurlock 44, Ben Schrumpf 46, Leighton Tarter 50, Jay Lape 51, and Cullen Pearson 60.
CARUTHERSVILLE TIGERS: Carter Long 43, Trey Thompson 53, Jackson Holder 57, and Brent Ayers 67.
Photo credit to Dawn Warren.
Class 4, District 1 boys basketball honors were announced on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Three Dexter High School players earned a spot. Seniors Andrew Ellinghouse, Ryder Boles, and Jackson Allen were among the ten athletes.
Below are the names of those selected:
BJ Williamson - NMCC - Freshman Guard
Donnie Ray Brown - NMCC - Senior Forward
Jadis Jones - NMCC - Freshman Forward
Andrew Ellinghouse - Dexter - Senior Guard
Ryder Boles - Dexter - Senior Guard
Jackson Allen - Dexter - Senior Forward
Orie Owen - Doniphan - Senior Center
Ethan Jones - Doniphan - Junior Guard
Gavin Jansen - Kelly - Junior Forward
Ben McMullan - Kennett - Junior Forward
The SEMO All-Conference girls basketball team was announced earlier today. Congratulations to the following......
Ella Vogel (Cape)
Dulcie Pullen (Dexter)
Jordyn McClellan (Jackson)
Madison Lambert (Jackson)
Caroline Patton (Kennett)
