Dexter, MO - The Bearcats under new head coach James Sneed opened their 2022 season at home.  Originally the games were to be played in Clearwater, but due to rain on Friday, moved them to Dexter.  They split the double header losing to Malden and a win against Clearwater.

Despite a 4-run deficit in the sixth inning, the varsity 'Cats almost came back, but eventually fell 8-7 to the Malden Green Wave.

Dexter scored three runs on a double by Kaeden Kennedy in the sixth inning and a walk by Ryan Young in the seventh.

Malden collected nine hits and Dexter had six hits. Camden Riley, Nolan Alford, Kennedy, Beau Carrier, Brock Wyman, and Taylor Condict each managed one hit for Dexter.

The Green Wave jumped out to an early lead with five runs in the third inning.  

#5 Ethan Campbell, Malden, lasted three innings allowing only three hits and two runs while striking out five.

Wyman started on the hill for Dexter. The hurler allowed six hits and five runs over four innings, striking out four and walking zero.

Ryan Young, a sophomore for the Bearcats, threw three innings out of the bullpen.

Malden Green wave was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error.   Dexter finished the game with only one error.

In the Clearwater game Dexter won 16-1.

The Bearcats (1-1) will be back in action on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Kennett.  First pitch at 4:00 p.m.

The 2021 - 2022 Stoddard County Athletic Association All-Conference Basketball Team has been announced.  Coach Jason Long, Bernie, earned Coach of the Year.

The 2021-2022 SCAA Basketball All-Conference team is listed below. 

Hayden Laird - Advance

Jaren Schrader - Advance

Noah Foster - Bernie

Tristan Johnson - Bernie

John Nimmo - Bernie

Cole Nichols - Dexter

Dylan Sitze - Dexter

Brayton Bridges - Puxico

Damon Ivy - Richland

Jarid Frymire - Woodland

Player of the Year:   Tristan Johnson - Bernie

Defensive Player of the Year:   Jaren Schrader - Advance and Noah Foster - Bernie

Coach of the Year:  Coach Jason Long - Bernie

Dexter, MO - The 2022 Dexter High School Tennis team will open their season at home against the Poplar Bluff Mules on Thursday, March 24th.  Match begins at 4:00 p.m.   They will compete in four tournaments: Cape Central Doubles Tournament, SEMO Conference Tournament, Poplar Bluff Tournament and the Farmington Tournament.

The Bearcats have two returning JV players, sophomores Landon Jarrell and Rhyder Williams.  They have two new freshmen, Lawson Blocker and Cooper Worley and two new juniors, Clayton Whitaker and Kylan Moore.

Dexter will return varsity players, senior Drake Channell and juniors, Peyton Boles, Drew Chamberlain and Logan Jones.

Channell finished with a 4-10 singles record and 4-13 doubles record in 2021.

Boles finished his 2021 season 10-4 in singles and 12-6 in doubles.  He also finished first place with his doubles partner in the Poplar Bluff INvitational Tournament and finished 2nd Place in the 4th Flight of the Farmington Invitational Singles Tournament.

Chamberlain finished his 2021 season 0-8 in singles and 5-12 in doubles while Jones was 1-1 in singles and 0-3 in doubles.

"Last year our record was 3-8 for varsity boys," stated head tennis coach Eric Boles.  "We had one of the best singles players and doubles teams in our area, but with the graduation of our #1, #2, and #5 players, we are going to be a very, very young team."

"Most of my juniors have one year of tennis experience (due to a loss of play their freshman year due to COVID-19) at the varsity level," continued Boles.  "We are also going to be playing a couple of very young players (freshman) at the varsity level."

2022 DHS Boys Tennis Schedule:

March 24th vs Poplar Bluff (HOME) 4 p.m.

March 25th @Cape Central Doubles Tournament 9 a.m.

March 29th vs Potosi (HOME) 4 p.m.

March 30th @Cape Central 4 p.m.

April 1st SEMO Conference Tournament @Notre Dame 9 a.m.

April 5th vs Notre Dame (HOME) 4 p.m.

April 7th @ Poplar Bluff 4 p.m.

April 9th @Poplar Bluff Tournament 9 a.m.

April 11th @Notre Dame 4 p.m.

April 12th vs Jackson (HOME) 4 p.m.

April 19th @Farmington 4 p.m.

April 21st @Jackson 4 p.m.

April 25th vs Cape Central (HOME) 4 p.m.

April 29th @Farmington Tournament 9 a.m.

May 3rd @Sikeston 4 p.m.

May 4th @Arcadia Valley 4 p.m.

May 9th - May 21st District/Sectional - TBD

Pictured front row from left to right Drew Chamberlain, Rhyder Williams, Drake Channell, Logan Jones, and Landon Jarrell.

Back row from left to right are Lawson Blocker, Cooper Worley, Peyton Boles, Clayton Whitaker, and Kylan Moore.

Dexter, MO - The Lady Cats softball team has several new players this year according to head coach Starla Pulley.  They begin their season on the road against the Bloomfield Lady Wildcats on Tuesday, March 22nd.

"Senior Lexi Laramore (first year) and junior Molly Simmons (first year) will bring some athleticism to the team and some grittiness this year," commented Pulley.  "We have returning Kaylee Hazel and Tatyanna Little Whiteman, both sophomores, but played roles in the outfield last year and will continue to do so this year.  Abbie Sandage is a junior, but hasn't been able to play due to an injury.  She is pushing through and will be a great asset."

The team finished 8-10 last year and could break the 500 mark this year.  They must stay healthy and continue to work hard and they will improve.

"We are fortunate to have a great group of young ladies that come out and work hard," continued Pulley.  "It's not just about them, it's about what will be best for the team.  We have to be more aggressive on the bases and execute more effectively with less errors.  We have been working hard on pressure situations in practice as well."

Returning senior Kennedy Bess is a four-year player.  "She is one of the most coachable players and just a great leader for the other teammates.  She is always positive and tries to help other teammates," stated Pulley.  "She caught for us last year and will do so again this year and she commanded that position.  She is also a pitcher and versatile in multiple positions."

"Junior Kinleigh Chappell played short last year and is just such a great athlete.  She is quick and I think will be even more comfortable in her shortstop position this year," continued Pulley.  "She also can play pretty much any position I ask her to play. She is a great teammate and very vocal on the field."

"Amelia Jenkins, sophomore, is returning as a pitcher.  As a freshman she did an excellent job for us last year and will continue this year.  Even as a sophomore she brings a lot of experience to the team.  She's a good leader and sometimes I forget she is only a sophomore."

Dexter will play in the Stoddard County Athletic Association (SCAA) Tournament April 18th - 20th.  Swing Pink is slated for Saturday April 23rd.  The Lady Cats will play their first home game on March 28th against Twin Rivers.

2022 Dexter High School Softball Schedule:  (All games are at 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted)

Tue  3/22  @Bloomfield  

Fri  3/25  @Doniphan

Mon  3/28 vs Twin Rivers

Tue  3/29 vs Risco

Thu  3/31 @Bernie

Mon  4/4 vs Oran

Tue  4/5 vs Malden

Thu  4/7  vs Puxico

Fri    4/8 @Clearwater

Mon 4/11 vs NMCC

Tue  4/12  @Charleston

Thu  4/14  @East Carter County

4/18 - 4/20  SCAA Tournament - TBA

Fri   4/22  vs Advance

Sat   4/23  Dexter Wing Pink Tournament - TBA

Mon  4/25 @Woodland

Tue  4/26 vs Ellington

Thu  4/28 @Senath Hornersville

Fri  4/29  @Caruthersville

Wed  5/4  vs Portageville

5/6 - 5/12 Districts - TBA

Roster:  #14 Kennedy Bess, #4 Lexi Laramore, #11 Emily Hester, #1 Abbie Sandage, #12 Molly Simmons, #9 Kinleigh Chappell, #15 Amelia Jenkins, #10 Kaylee Hazel, #7 Tatyana Little Whiteman, #16 Kaden Jackson, #13 Alexis Sisk, #18 Payton Short, #8 Symphony Jarrell, and #20 Isabella Pittman.