Dexter, MO - The Dexter High School wrestling team honored their seniors on Tuesday, February 1st at the high school gym prior to the Kennett match. However it was also a special evening for two wrestling coaches. It was their last home match at Dexter High School. Coach James Sneed and Coach Aaron Pixley are both retiring at the end of the school year.
"Before we get started this evening," DHS Athletic Director Josh Dowdy stated to the crowd, "We would like to take a moment to thank Coach Sneed and Coach Pixley as this is their final home match"
Coach Pixley has been a part of the Dexter Wrestling program since 2003. "Coach Pixley and Coach Sneed have coached wrestling and football together and can be seen sitting side by side next to the mat cheering for the kids in their own special way!"
Coach James Sneed began his wrestling coaching career as an assistant coach in 2003. He took over as head coach in 2013.
"Most mornings, he is the first person on campus, here to allow our athletes to get in an early morning workout," continued Dowdy. "Sneed has shown his intensity through the years by cheering for the wrestling athletes and that intensity has also built an excellent wrestling program that produces state qualifiers each year. To say that Coach Sneed will be missed is an understatement."
"There are not enough words to describe the impact he has had on our athletes, students, and school district."
"Gentlemen! I am certain I can speak on behalf of our entire school district, we are so grateful for your service and we will miss you greatly!"
Coach Sneed and Coach Pixley, surrounded by their wrestling team, were given envelopes/gifts. They were overwhelmed by the generosity of the athletes.
Dexter, MO - The Dexter High School wrestling team honored their seniors on Tuesday, February 1st at the high school gym prior to the Kennett match.
Austin Stieferman is the son of Doug and Heather Martin.
He is a member of the Bearcat Wrestling team and has participated for three years.
His future plans after graduation is to go to college and be a mechanic.
His most memorable moment at Dexter High School was hanging out with the guys and making memories with them.
Dexter, MO - The Dexter High School wrestling team honored their seniors on Tuesday, February 1st at the high school gym prior to the Kennett match.
Carter Pennington is the son of Tony and Melissa Pennington.
He is a member of the Bearcat Wrestling Team and Varsity Football Team. He is also a member of Future Farmers of America and Sr. Beta Club.
His future plans are to attend Three Rivers College and then go to nursing school.
His most memorable moment at Dexter High School was throwing a snowball at Coach Sneed.
Dexter, MO - The Dexter High School wrestling team honored their seniors on Tuesday, February 1st at the high school gym prior to the Kennett match.
Andrew Morgan is the son of Michael Morgan and Kristen Noah.
His is a member of the Bearcat Wrestling Team.
His future plans are to join the United States Air Force.
His most memorable moment at Dexter High School is joining wrestling his freshman year and hot it has changed his life.
Dexter, MO - The Dexter High School wrestling team honored their seniors on Tuesday, February 1st at the high school gym prior to the Kennett match.
Diego McCormick is the son of Jessica Frazier and Jason McCormick.
He is a member of the Bearcat Wrestling team.
His future plans are to attend Fontbonne University and major in Computer Science.
His most memorable moment at Dexter HIgh School is the state wrestling trip his sophomore year.
