The Puxico High School is proud to have student athletes who represent the school well, through their hard work both on the court and in the classroom.  Tonight they honored their senior athletes for their last season and representing the Puxico Indians.

Cheerleading base, Destiny Griffin, was escorted by her father, Mark Griffin, and step-mother, Melissa Griffin.  

Destiny has been a cheerleader all four years, after graduation she plans to attend Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau in the fall of 2023.  She will obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work and eventually be a Forensic Psychologist.

Destiny would like to thank her team for always being dedicated and willing to put in the work.  She would also like to thank Chelsea, Emma, and Ms. Garner for their time, effort and motivation these past four years.

Lastly, Destiny wants to thank her parents for always supporting her no matter what.

Destin's words of wisdom to her teammates is to: "Have an open mind and get out of your comfort zone."

The Puxico High School is proud to have student athletes who represent the school well, through their hard work both on the court and in the classroom.  Tonight they honored their senior athletes for their last season and representing the Puxico Indians.

Post player, #33 Lanie Wilkerson  was escorted by her father, Brian Wilkerson and her mother, Wren Wilkerson.

Lanie has been a part of the girls basketball team all four years of high school.

After graduation she plans to attend Southeast Missouri State University - Kennettt. She plans to get her Bachelor of Agricultural Business and then get her pilot's license to become a crop duster.

Lanie would like to thank Austin, Ava, and Emily for making these past years so enjoyable.  Her coach, for putting up with all our problems every day and she would mainly like to thank her parents for being at every game and event and not lettering her quit.

Lanie's words of wisdom to her teammates is "Don't give up and don't take everything personally, it's basketball."

The Dexter High School Competitive Cheer Squad competed at regionals in St. Louis in October and won first place. They have qualified to compete in the Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association Championship on Sunday, December 11th at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.

The team was lead through the halls of Dexter High School by the Dexter Marching Bearcats as classmates and staff applauded.

The Dexter High School Competition Cheer squad consists of: Jayci Holcomb, Grace Sepulvado, Bella Cook, Callie Whitaker, Ellie Dowdy, Emma Sparkman, Lexi Holden, Lexi Bennett, Addie Medley, Gracen Hampton, Emma Dorton, Aubrey Seiter, Avery Riley, Cali White, Emma Pennington, Aundrea Hernandez, Averee Ackman, Nia Stromas, Lauren Sindle, and Meredith Nea. 

The Dexter High School wrestling team traveled to DeSoto High School and competed against DeSoto and Sikeston in a tri-ad.  Sikeston defeated Dexter 39-28.  Dexter defeated DeSoto 48-27.

Results are as follows:

Final Score Dexter 28, Sikeston 39

106 Double Forfeit

113 Derion Newson (SIK) win by forfeit

120 Conner Lawrence (SIK) over Wyatt May (DEX) (inj./time)

126 Conrad Purnell (DEX) over Conner Michael (SIK) (Fall 5:13)

132 Wyatt Hockersmith (DEX) over Anthony Lindsey (SIK) (MD 13-5)

138 Eric Harmon (DEX) over Colin Scott (SIK) (Fall 2:32)

144 Jacob Leavitt (SIK) over Logan Reed (DEX) (Fall 0:49)

150 Blayne McDermott (SIK) over Ryan Young (DEX) (Dec 10-4)

157 Jax Lancaster (SIK) over James DeBerry (DEX) (Fall 1:45)

165 Sam Lancaster (SIK) over Keller Fralick (DEX) (Fall 1:39)

175 Dominic Mullin (SIK) over Avin Vincent (DEX) (Fall 0:36)

190 Carson Mullins (DEX) win by forfeit

215 Double Forfeit

285 Kolin Simpson (DEX) over Brody Young (SIK) (Fall 0:41)

Final Score Dexter 48, DeSoto 27

106 Haydn Hodge (DeSoto) win by forfeit

113 Double Forfeit

120 Brenton Drummond (DeSoto) over Shayden Conn-Harris (DEX) (Fall)

126 Thomas Bradley (DeSoto) over Conrad Purnell (DEX) (Fall)

132 Braxton Drummond (DeSoto)  over Wyatt Hockersmith (DEX) (Fall)

138 Eric Harmon (DEX) over Drake Peeler (DeSoto) (Fall)

144 Hunter Adams (DeSoto) over Logan Reed (DEX) (Fall)

150 Ryan Young (DEX) over ryder Moyes (DeSoto) (Fall)

157 James Deberry (DEX) over Avery Goode (DeSoto) (Dec 3-2)

165 Keller Fralick (DEX) win by forfeit

175 Avin Vincent (DEX) win by forfeit

190 Malaki Farmer (DeSoto) over Carson Mullins (DEX) (Fall)

215 Asa Foeller (DeSoto) win by forfeit

285 Isaac Foeller (DeSoto) over Kolin Simpson (DEX) (Fall)

Dexter High School wrestling team hosted New Madrid County Central on Tuesday evening.  NMCC defeated Dexter 48 - 32.

Results are as follows:

106 Caleb Moore (NMCC) win by forfeit

113 Paxton White (NMCC) win by forfeit

120 Ja'den Kelso (NMCC) over Chase Berry (DEX) (Fall 1:19)

126 Conrad Purnell (DEX) over Jesse Perry (NMCC) (Fall 4:27

132 Wyatt Hockersmith (DEX) over Nicholas Evans (NMCC) (Fall 5:01)

138 Eric Harmon (DEX) over Nate Lawrence (NMCC) (TF 15-0 3:13)

144 Devin Rowe (NMCC) over Kodi Lynn (DEX) (Fall 1:06)

150 Gavyn Colbert (NMCC) over Ryan Young (DEX) (Fall 3:18)

157 James Deberry (DEX) over Christian Williams (NMCC) (Dec 14-7)

165 Keller Fralick (DEX) over Dearious Newsom (NMCC) (Fall 2:43)

175 Connor Henderson (NMCC) over Avin Vincent (DEX) (Fall 1:03)

190 Ty Blakey (NMCC) over Carson Mullins (DEX) (Fall 1:04)

215 Jason Jones (MNCC) won by Forfeit

285 Kolin Simpson (DEX) won by Forfeit