The Dexter Bearcats baseball team were victorious over the Doniphan Dons 6-2 on Monday evening.

The game remained scoreless until the 4th inning when the Dons were first to get on the board when Andrew Lady singled, scoring one run.

Dexter flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the fourth, scoring six runs on two hits taking the lead 6-1.  The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Jackson Howard who drove in two runs.

Gibson Booker led thing off on the mound for the Bearcats earning the win.  The southpaw gave up four hits and two runs over four innings, striking out five and walking two.  

Keaton Wilcut began the game for Doniphan taking a loss.  The starting pitcher surrendered three hits and six runs (four earned) over five innings, striking out four and walking seven.

Beau Carrier tossed three innings of scoreless ball for Dexter in relief.  They surrendered two hits, striking out five and walking one.

Howard drove the middle of the lineup, leading the 'Cats with two runs batted in.  The first baseman went 1-for-2 on the day.  Carrier led with two hits in three at bats.

The Bearcats had a strong eye at the plate, piling up eight walks for the game.  Howard, Jaxon Miller, and Houston Neely led the team with two bases on balls each.  Neely stole two bases.   Dexter ran wild on the base paths tallying seven stolen bases. Both Doniphan and Dexter turned one double play during the game.

Logan Cook, Doniphan's number nine hitter, led the team with three this in three-at-bats. Wilcut and Lady each drove in one run for Doniphan.  Wilcut went on to steal two bases.

Dexter (8-8) will travel to Twin Rivers for their next game on Tuesday, April 23rd.  First pitch at 4:30 p.m.  Doniphan (6-8) will travel to Neelyville on Wednesday, April 24th at 3:30 p.m.

The 2024 SEMO Conference Baseball Tournament seeds and bracket were released this week.  During the first round of the tournament all games will be played at the high seed location and all begin at 4:30 p.m. bon Friday, April 26th.

The Jackson Indians earned the #1 seed followed by #2 Poplar Bluff, #3 Notre Dame, #4 Kennett, #5 Cape Central, #6 Dexter, #7 New Madrid, and #8 Sikeston.

Friday, April 26th - 4:30 p.m.

Jackson vs Sikeston at Jackson

Kennett vs Cape Central at Kennett

Poplar Bluff vs NMCC at Poplar Bluff

Notre Dame vs Dexter at Notre Dame

Saturday, April 27th - 10:00 a.m.

Jackson/Sikeston winner at Jackson vs Kennett/Cape Central winner.

Jackson/Sikeston loser at Notre Dame vs Kennett/Cape Central loser.

Saturday, April 27th - 12:15 p.m.

Poplar Bluff/NMCC winner at Jackson vs Notre Dame/Dexter winner.

Poplar Bluff/NMCC loser at Notre Dame vs Notre Dame/Dexter loser.

Trophy games will be played at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau

7th Place - Monday, April 29th - 11:00 a.m.

5th Place - Monday, April 29th - 1:15 p.m.

3rd Place - Monday, April 29th - 3:30 p.m.

Championship - Monday, April 29th - 5:45 p.m.

Courts for Cancer was created by Eric and Kristi Boles, when in 2018, their son Ryder had to deal with a cancer diagnosis.  After they experienced a prolonged stay in the hospital, multiple rounds of chemotherapy, many follow-up exams, and a multitude of expensive medications they came to the realization that without the help and support of their Dexter community, they many not have been able to handle all of that stress, along with the financial burden.

In an effort to pay it forward, their family put together an annual Courts for Cancer event at Dexter High School.

"This is an opportunity for the members of the girls and boys tennis teams to participate in a community service event," stated Coach Kristi Boles.  "And a chance for them to have a positive impact on someone who is currently dealing with a cancer diagnosis."

On March 22, 2024 the 6th Annual Courts for Cancer event was held with the Bearcats hosting a tennis tournament with teams from Jackson, Sikeston, and Poplar Bluff.

"Our goal is to raise enough money to print shirts for each team to wear on game day and make donations to three different cancer-related entities: a Stoddard County educator/student who is dealing with a cancer diagnosis, a local cancer charity (18FORE Life), and a national organization (Friends of Kids with Cancer)," continued Boles.  "We will divide all profits from the event among all three entities.

Courts for Cancer has raised $11,425.00 in six years.

This year 18FORE Life received $1,000; Jennifer Bolin, Bloomfield Elementary Principal and a cancer survivor, received $1,000 and Friends of Kids for Cancer in St. Louis also received $1,000.

Athletes who participated in the 6th Annual Courts for Cancer are listed below.

Dexter Bearcats competed at the 76th Annual Mineral Area Relays and Girls Invitational at Herculaneum High School.  There were hundreds of athletes competing with 32 high schools being represented.

Bayless High School, Chrystal City High School, DeSoto High School, Dexter High School, Farmington High School, Festus High School, Hancock High School, Herculaneum High School, Hillsboro High School, Kelly High School, Lutheran North High School, Maplewood-Richmond Heights High School, Metro High School, Parkway Central High School, St. Paul Lutheran at Farmington High School, St. Pius X (Festus) High School, St. Vincent High School, Valle Catholic High School, Valley High School, Vashon High School, West County High School and Windsor (Imperial) High School were are invited to compete.

2024 Mineral Area Relays and Girls Invitation Results:

Varsity Boys 100 Meter Dash Finals

4 Lee-michael McDonald junior 11.56 

14 Langston Werneck freshman 11.97

Varsity Boys 200 Meter Dash Finals

3 Lee-Michael McDonald junior 23.27 

19 Rhett Wamble sophomore 24.94 

 Varsity Boys 400 Meter Dash Finals

24 Connor Hill sophomore 58.11

Varsity Boys 800 Meter Run Finals

3 Anistin Kyle senior 1:58.91 

Varsity Boys 1600 Meter Run Finals

7 Ben Dowdy junior 4:51.01 

10 Chase Farmer senior 4:58.49 

Varsity Boys 3200 Meter Run Finals

11 Jaxon King sophomore 11:13.79 

Varsity Boys 110 Meter Hurdles Finals

15 Rhett Wamble sophomore 19.62 

17 Austin Lasater sophomore 20.33 

Varsity Boys 300 Meter Hurdles Finals

17 Austin Lasater sophomore 51.10 

Varsity Boys 4x200 Meter Relay Finals

8th Place Dexter High School 1:36.07

Varsity Boys 4x400 Meter Relay Finals

3rd Place Dexter High School 3:31.50 

Varsity Boys 4x800 Meter Relay Finals

3rd Place Dexter High School 8:40.91

Varsity Boys High Jump Finals

6 Christiaan Wirz junior  5-04.25

Varsity Boys Long Jump Finals

12 Langston Werneck freshman 17-05.00 

13 Christiaan Wirz junior 17-04.75 

Varsity Boys Discus Finals

9 Joseph Noll senior 109-05.00 

Varsity Boys Javelin Finals

34 Connor Hill sophomore 69-02.25 

Varsity Boys Shot Put Finals

11 Thomas Lee junior 36-09.75

28 Heith Cochran freshman 29-07.00

Varsity Girls 100 Meter Dash Finals

16 Nia Stromas sophomore 14.32

30 Shelby Francis freshman 16.03  

Varsity Girls 200 Meter Dash Finals

13 Meredith Nea sophomore 29.53 

21 Kenady Krapf junior 30.52

Varsity Girls 400 Meter Dash Finals

12 Meredith Nea sophomore 1:06.50 

20 Marie Fees senior 1:13.74 

Varsity Girls 800 Meter Run Finals

15 Emma Dorton senior 3:00.49 

16 Brooklyn Goodman freshman 3:01.20 

Varsity Girls 1600 Meter Run Finals

14 Evelyn Dvorak freshman 7:06.93

Varsity Girls 100 Meter Hurdles Finals

10 Allison Turnbo senior 18.88

Varsity Girls 300 Meter Hurdles Finals

8 Quincey McLaughlin freshman 57.46 

Varsity Girls 4x100 Meter Relay Finals

6 Dexter High School 53.99

Varsity Girls 4x200 Meter Relay Finals

12 Dexter High School 2:04.74

Varsity Girls 4x400 Meter Relay Finals

6 Dexter High School 4:38.07

Varsity Girls 4x800 Meter Relay Finals

5 Dexter High School 12:04.54 

Varsity Girls High Jump Finals

2 Klaire Essner sophomore 4-08.25 

9 Marie Fees senior 4-06.00 

Varsity Girls Long Jump Finals

5 Karis Kennedy sophomore 14-04.00 

9 Emma Pennington junior 14-00.00 

Varsity Girls Triple Jump Finals

6 Karis Kennedy sophomore 29-03.50 

13 Marie Fees senior  27-00.00 

JV Girls Pole Vault Finals

3 Shelby Francis freshman 6-06.00 

Varsity Girls Pole Vault Finals

4 Abbie Lloyd senior 8-11.75 

Varsity Girls Discus Finals

25 Emma Pennington junior 69-02.25 

34 Kenli Musgrave sophomore 58-09.00

Varsity Girls Javelin Finals

11 Abbie Lloyd senior 80-06.50

21 Mali McBride freshman 70-03.25

Varsity Girls Shot Put Finals

24 Lillyn Crockett senior 25-01.50 

30 Cali Comfort sophomore 23-05.00