Dexter, MO - Spencer Warren is a senior at Dexter High School and is the 18 year old son of Tim and Dawn Warren. He is on the DHS Golf Team.
His grandparents are Charles and Judy Nea and Sue Warren.
He is a member of DECA, and the Yearbook Club. He has participated in Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Sr. Beta Club, and Basketball during his high school career.
Spence received All-District Golf three years. Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020) his senior spring sports season was cancelled. He was an All-Conference golfer for three year and State qualifier all three years. He was a Golf Season Medalist all three years as well and earned a SEMOBALL nomination his junior year.
When asked what his most memorable moment was during high school, he replied, "It was my junior year when my team won the District Title and whey we broke the school record during the Jackson Invitational."
Coach Eric Sitze said of Warren, "Spencer has had a great career at DHS. He has also been great to coach. Spencer is a hard worker, has a great personality and is a very talented young man."
"He has been a great leader for us and number one for three years. He respects the game so much. We hate that we didn't get to see what he and this team would have done this year. I will miss our one-on-one conversations and the interaction we shared on the golf course."
"Spencer will do great at the next level as he loves the game and is willing to do whatever it takes to get better and compete."
Spencer's future plans are to play golf at Calhoun Community College in Alabama.
Poplar Bluff, MO - The Mules Booster Club has named Katherine Rose Pattillo and Luke Becker of Poplar Bluff High School the March Athletes of the Month, presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors.
Katherine, a senior basketball player, averaged 5.6 points, 2.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game, with an assist to turnover ratio of 4.63. She was 36.5 percent in the three-point range, and 87.5 from the foul line. Katherine was named to the All-District team for two years, and was an honorable mention at SEMO All-Conference this past season. In the classroom, she maintained an 11.34/11 grade point average.
“Katie has been our floor leader the past few years and has really played strong through this year’s conference and post seasons,” said John David Pattillo, her coach. “She played through pain and injury all year that has ended her athletic career.”
Luke, also a senior basketball player, averaged 7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game. He was a three-year letterman during his four years of basketball, and was named to the All-District team. In the classroom, he earned a 9.71 cumulative GPA.
“Luke is a joy to be around. He works hard and has a great attitude,” said William Durden, his coach. “The growth he has made as a student and athlete over the last four years has been fun to watch.”
Pictured while social distancing are: Presenting the AOM awards to Katie Rose Pattillo and Luke Becker on Wednesday, April 8, is Booster Club vice president Brian Taylor.
Photo and article by Tim Krakowiak, Communications/Marketing Director, Poplar Bluff R-I School District
The Missouri State High School Activities Association announced today that the 2020 spring sports season is canceled. The announcement comes after Governor Mike Parson ordered all schools to be closed for the remainder of the academic year.
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Following Governor Parson’s announcement this afternoon, of in-person school closure for the remainder of the school year, the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) announces the cancellation of all remaining post-season events for the 2019-20 school year.
“This decision is very difficult for all involved especially given the impact it will have on our students, parents, coaches, teachers, and administrators throughout the state,” said MSHSAA Executive Director Dr. Kerwin Urhahn. “We thank all of the participants, the coaches/directors/advisors, the administrations, the parents, and everyone else who has dedicated tremendous amounts of time, passion, and effort to these events.”
The biggest impact of this decision will be felt by the seniors, many of whom have exhausted their eligibility without taking the field, court or course.
“To our senior participants- we thank you for everything you have done for your schools and communities and wish you the very best in your bright futures,” Urhahn continued. “While this is a difficult ending, the lessons you’ve learned and friendships you’ve made through high school activities will last your lifetime.”
“The MSHSAA office thanks everyone involved for their patience and understanding throughout this process,” said Urhahn. The MSHSAA staff looks forward to the resumption of high school activities during the 2020-21 school year, and will continue work on those events at this time.
Dexter, Missouri - It's the same story all over the country as spring high school sports are affected by the COVID-19 virus halting all Missouri sports at this time. The ShowMe Times would like to spotlight athletes who haven't even stepped on the golf course to compete.
Last year the DHS Golf Team enjoyed a record breaking season. It was hoped that the 2020 season would be even more spectacular.
All spring sports and practices have been cancelled until April 24, 2020 leaving not much of a season. Will they return, we won't know for a couple of weeks when school administrators decide to return to school or remain at home; however the President has requested that everyone maintain social distancing thru the end of April.
Seniors Luke Becker and Spencer Warren, junior Ryan Collier and sophomores Cy Worley and Dylan Sitze return from a team that went 12-0 in dual matches, breaking a school record.
The team shot a 306 at the Jackson Invitation in 2019 to break another school record for the best 18-hole score. They also won their first District Championship since 2010.
Three athletes qualified for the State Tournament, something that they hadn't accomplished since 2011.
The District Tournament is set for Monday, May 4th at a site to be determined; however amid the COVID-19 nothing is certain. Sectional Tournament is set for May 11th and State would be 18th and 19th.
Members of the Dexter High School Golf Team of 2020 are front row from left to right: Luke Becker, Spencer Warren, and Matt AGey. Back row Luke Blocker, Matt Hardin, Cy Worley, Ryan Collier, Dylan Sitze, and Kenton Pope.
MDC to temporarily waive fishing permits starting Friday
Starting March 27, people may fish in Missouri without a permit through April 15.
Jefferson City, MO - The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Conservation Commission announce they are temporarily waiving permit requirements for sport fishing and daily trout tags for Missouri residents and nonresidents whose fishing privileges are not otherwise suspended.
The waiver of needing a permit or trout tag to fish will run from Friday, March 27, through April 15. MDC will reassess the situation at that point. All season dates and limits will continue to apply and be enforced.
“The current public-health emergency caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) has many Missourians and others looking for safe ways to get outside in nature,” said MDC Director Sara Parker Pauley. “Missouri’s rivers and streams offer high quality fishing as a way for people to connect with nature while still complying with all health and safety recommendations. Fishing is also a great way to get some much needed physical and mental health benefits during this stressful time.”
Conservation makes Missouri a great place to fish and Missouri has more than a million acres of surface water with most of it providing great fishing. More than 200 different fish species are found in Missouri, with more than 20 of them being game fish for the state's more than 1.1 million anglers. Get more info on Missouri fishing at huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/fishing
Pauley added that it is still critical for everyone to continue to heed all recommendations for hand washing, social distancing, and other public-health measures while fishing and during other outdoor activities, including maintaining at least six feet of distance between all individuals who are not family members.
COVID-19 CLOSURES AND CANCELLATIONS
The James Foundation announced it has closed Maramec Spring Park in St. James to the public for trout fishing and all other activities until further notice. Maramec Spring Park is owned and operated by the James Foundation. MDC manages the trout hatchery at Maramec Spring Park. For more information, visit maramecspringpark.com.
Missouri’s three other public trout parks remain open for day use and fishing: Bennett Spring State Park in Lebanon, Montauk State Park near Licking, and Roaring River State Park near Cassville. They are operated by Missouri State Parks under the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR). MDC manages the trout hatcheries at these locations.
To reduce possible increased social congregation, MDC will suspend daily trout stocking at all trout parks starting Friday and has suspended other fish stocking in waters around the state until further notice.
According to DNR, Missouri State Parks remain open. However, in reaction to COVID-19 and out of an abundance of caution, Missouri State Parks will temporarily close all campgrounds and lodging effective Friday, March 27, through Thursday, April 30. This includes campgrounds, park-run lodging and concessionaire-run lodging. While they are not able to accommodate overnight guests, Missouri State Parks remain open to the public for day-use, including boat ramps and more than 1,100 miles of trails.
“We are taking these measures now to reduce the impact of COVID-19,” said Missouri State Parks Director Mike Sutherland. “The outdoors provide a great opportunity to relax and destress. Even outdoors, it is important to practice social distancing, avoid large gatherings and wash your hands often.”
MDC and DNR remind people to make outdoor activities as safe and enjoyable as possible by taking the following actions:
If you have been sick in the last two weeks, please stay home for your health and the safety of others.
Travel in a small group with a maximum of 10 people.
Avoid popular areas where people may congregate, such as scenic overlooks, buildings, playgrounds, etc.
Maintain at least a six-foot distance between you and others.
Pack water, soap and/or hand sanitizer.
Get more information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on best practices for keeping you and your family safe at gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.
MDC has closed its regional offices, Department headquarters in Jefferson City, and other public contact offices, nature centers, visitor centers, educational centers, and staffed shooting ranges to the public until April 15.
While MDC public offices will be closed to general visitation, offices will still be staffed. Visitors with official business will need to notify the office to gain access. Find MDC office contact information at mdc.mo.gov/regional-contacts?county=All.
MDC has also cancelled its public events and programs around the state until April 15, including hunter education classes, nature center programs and events, shooting range programs and events, and landowner workshops. MDC will reassess the situation at that point.
Conservation areas, nature center trails, unstaffed shooting ranges, and boat accesses remain open to the public. Hunting, fishing, and trapping seasons continue as scheduled. MDC managed hunts and mentored spring turkey hunts continue as planned.
