Dexter, Missouri - Dexter High School girls softball team season is underway. They are competing in the Class 1, District 3 against Bernie, Bloomfield, Charleston, Malden, Puxico, Richland, and Risco. Bernie High School will be the host of the District Tournament in April. Starla Pulley is the head coach and Leonard Morse is the Assistant Coach for the Lady Cats.
"We have several girls returning this year," stated Pulley.
Senior Lauryn Davis, who has already signed to play softball at Mineral Area College next season will provide leadership and is moving from outfield to catcher for the Bearcats. She tied last year with graduate Kaylee Carey for most RBIs driving in 15 runs.
Davis replaces junior Kelby Hill who has moved to the outfield There are three juniors returning to the diamond this season. Chaylea Mosby also a junior will play at third base. Demi Ceci will play second base and also pitch.
Kelsey Carrier, a returning sophomore, will be pitch along with Sydney Asberry, a freshman, whose main job will be at shortstop.
Mallory Dunlap batted .276 last season and outfielder Annie Slaton are the other two returning sophomores.
Mekenzie Yount, a freshman, will play outfield.
Pulley stated that the Lady Cats are more athletic this season. Quicker and more agility at the plate as well.
2018 Dexter High School Softball Schedule
March 20th @Bloomfield
March 21st @Clearwater
March 23rd @Doniphan
March 26th vs Twin Rivers
March 29th @Bernie
April 3rd vs Malden
April 4th @Woodland
April 5th vs Puxico
April 7th Swing Pink Tournament
April 9th vs NMCC
April 10th vs Charleston
April 12th @East Carter
April 13th vs Advance w/Zalma
April 16th - 17th SCAA Tournament
April 18th vs Oran
April 20th vs Ellington
April 26th at Senath-Hornersville
April 27th vs Caruthersville (Senior Night)
2018 Dexter High School Softball Roster
Seniors - Lauryn Davis #18
Juniors - Demi Cecil #1, Andrea Chanalata #7, Kelby Hill #3, and Chaylea Mosby #15
Sophomores - Taylor Babb-Ward #10, Kelsey Carrier 16, Jaden Cato #19, Mallory Dunlap #11, and Annie Slaton #9
Freshmen - Sydney Asberry #2, Jaycee Chappell #6, Payton Phelan #17, Hannah Pyles #5, and Mekenzie Yount #8
Managers are Sarah Midgett, Elise Noles, and Summer O'Neal all freshmen.
Kennett, Missouri - The Dexter Bearcats varsity baseball team fell to the Kennett Indians 13-1 on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
The Indians took the lead on a single by Andrew Spence in the first inning on a 2-2 count. Dexter struggled with the Kennett's high-powered offense giving up a total of 13 runs.
The Indians had another big inning scoring seven runs in the third with hitters such as Lukey Lockhert, Ty Ellis, Patrick Maddox, Jackson Henfling, Spence, and Brenton Tidd who all drove in runs.
Zane Wallace led the Indians to victory on the pitcher's mound. He allowed one hit, one run and struck out seven in five innings.
Spence Owens of Dexter took the loss. He lasted almost three innings and allowed three hits, nine runs and struck out four.
Trenton Willis went 1 for 2 at the plate to lead the Bearcats in hits.
Spence led the Indians with a total of three hits in three at bats.
"We struggled today at the plate and our pitchers allowed 13 free base runners," commented Dexter head baseball coach Brian Becker. "I think we will improve once we get a few games under our belt."
Final Score Kennett 13, Dexter 1 (5 Innings)
DHS 0 0 0 1 0 - 1 1 2
KHS 2 2 7 2 X - 13 5 0
WP - Zane Wallace. LP - Spencer Owens. 2B - Luke Lockhert (K), Andrew Spence (K). Multiple hits - Kennett: Andrew Spence 3-4.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter High School softball team is selling 2018 Swing Pink Shirts.
Short sleeve shirts are $15 and long sleeve are $20 each.
Sizes available are youth small, medium, large - adult small, medium, large and extra large.
Add $2 for 2XL, and $3 for 3XL shirts.
Contact Starla Pulley, DHS Softball Coach or Leonard Morse, DHS Asst. Softball Coach. Pulley is at Southwest Elementary (573.421.6905) and Morse is at the high school (573.820.5851) . You may also purchase shirts from any softball player.
Swing Pink is slated for Saturday, April 7, 2018. A detail article with teams and game times will be posted the week prior to game day.
Poplar Bluff, Missouri - The Dexter Middle School 7th grade volleyball team will participate in the Poplar Bluff 7th Grade Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, March 27th, 2018.
Court #1 Pool A Seeds are #1 Poplar Bluff, #2 Doniphan, #3 Greenville, and #4 Zalma.
Court #2 Pool B Seeds are #1 Dexter, #2 Bloomfield, #3 Clearwater, and #4 Advance.
Pool Play is two sets of 25 points with a 27 point cap.
Pool Play Games are as follows:
9 a.m. Court #1 Poplar Bluff vs Greenville
9 a.m. Court #2 Dexter vs Clearwater
9:45 a.m. Court #1 Doniphan vs Zalma
9:45 a.m. Court #2 Bloomfield vs Advance
10:30 a.m. Court #1 Poplar Bluff vs Zalma
10:30 a.m. Court #2 Dexter vs Advance
11:15 a.m. Court #1 Doniphan vs Greenville
11:15 a.m. Court #2 Bloomfield vs Clearwater
12:00 p.m. Court #1 Greenville vs Zalma
12:00 p.m. Court #2 Clearwater vs Advance
12:45 p.m. Court #1 Poplar Bluff vs Doniphan
12:45 p.m. Court #2 Dexter vs Bloomfield
Dexter, Missouri - Dexter High School Lady Bearcat softball outfield Lauryn Davis was a perfect pick by Mineral Area College.
"She is a good softball player, Coach Dave Guemmer commented. "A lot of girls are not outfielders and we get a lot of infielders and we have to convert some to the outfield. We don't have to do that with her."
Dexter Softball Coach Stara Pulley is looking forward to the 2018 Spring Softball Season. She spoke highly of Davis' ability as an outfield and said she was a very well rounded talented young lady.
"She has great range in the outfield and has a very good arm on her," stated Pulley. "Last year she had 24 putout. She continues to work on her offense and works hard out of season on her offensive and defensive abilities."
"She has great leadership abilities and works very hard on and off the field. She will make a great addition in the Mineral Area program."
Last season Lauryn hit .306 and a .370 on-base percentage and nine stolen bases. She made 24 putout and had an .824 fielding percentage. Davis moved to Dexter from Naylor for her junior and senior years.
"She came from a great softball program," commented Coach Pulley. "Lauryn came to us with a winning drive and winning experience. She was a great addition to our team and it felt like she had been here for more than just one year."
Davis believes she will continue to be an outfield at the college level and enjoy that position.
Why choose Mineral Area? "I like that ii is smaller and closer to home," stated Davis. "It's not like jumping into a big college."
Mineral Area College is a NJCAA Division II college located in Park Hills, Missouri.
"Lauryn will truly be missed, she has a smile that will brighten anyone's day. She is a great leader to our team, she is our only senior this year and is a great role model for our younger players. She has a great personality and is a great teammate. She works hard and continues to pursue to get better. Lauryn has a great family that supports her and has supported our program, I am thankful for the last two years that I have gotten to coach and know Lauryn. I know she will continue to do great things in her life after high school and will be a great asset to the Mineral Area College softball program. I am looking forward to watching her pursue her passion at the next level."
Pictured are front row from left to right: Dexter softball coach Starla Pulley, Lauryn Davis, Amy Davis, Brad Davis, and Jonah Davis.
Back row from left to right Athletic Director Aaron Pixley, Dexter Assistant softball coach Leonard Morse, Arlene DAvis, Joe DAvis, and Mineral ARea Coach Dave Guemmer.
