Dexter, Missouri - Park Hills Central Lady Rebels continued their 43 game winning streak at the Bearcat Event Center on Monday evening defeating the Lady Cats 55 - 42.
The Lady Rebels had a 9-0 run in the first period putting them up with a lead of 14-5. Though the Lady Cats seemed to play within single digits throughout the game they never could catch the Rebels of Park Hills and take the lead.
“We have played from behind some already this year and we have done a good job of getting back in the game and even win some of those games,” commented Lady Cats head basketball coach Chad Allen. “With a tough opponent like this it is hard to come from behind. They are very skilled offensively. They guard you really well so when we get behind a team like this, it’s hard to come back.”
The Lady Rebels led 17 - 12 lead at the end of the first period. The Bearcats were able to get within three by the end of the first half with Park Hills leading 26 - 23 before coming out in the third period.
Megan Skaggs had a game-high 25 points for Park Hills Central. Olivia Casey tallied two 3-pointers in the first period finished in double digits with 15 points.
“For the most part Megan Skaggs really tore us up tonight,” Allen stated. “She was really active with the ball inside and they concentrated on getting her the ball. We just had a tough time guarding her all night.”
Offensively, two Lady Cats finished in double digits. Krysten Garrison recorded a team-high 16 points and Dakota Reynolds tallied 10 points on two buckets and two treys.
Melanie McKuin and Chaylea Mosby each added 7 points.
“We are still struggling a little with our offense,” Allen said. “We are not shooting the ball with confidence and that’s one thing that with this break hopefully we will get a little more confidence shooting the ball and get ready for the second part of the season.”
The Dexter Lady Bearcats will have lots of time to practice their shots with a 12-day break in the forecast. They will travel to Charleston on Saturday, January 30th to play Carbondale in the annual Coaches vs Cancer one-day shootout fundraiser. They will be back at home on Tuesday, February 2nd when Saxony Lutheran comes to Dexter.
“We have a tough second half of the season,” continued Allen. “We still have tough opponents and even Carbondale is maybe 13-2, another potential tough opponent. Every game here on out we are going to have to get prepared for each team and like I said come out and click offensively.”
Final Score Dexter 42, Park Hills 55
Dexter 12 11 16 3 - 42
Park Hills 17 9 16 13 - 55
Dexter (42) - Dakota Reynolds 10, Melanie McKuin 7, Krysten Garrison 16, Harley Allen 2, Chaylea Mosby 7. FG 16, FT 6/8, F 14. (3-pointers: Dakota Reynolds 2, Melanie McKuin 1, Chaylea Mosby 1. Fouled Out: None).
Park Hills (55) - Jensen Uding 2, BreAnna Seaton 4, Megan Skaggs 25, Skyler Amonette 2, Olivia Casey 15, Kayla McCain 2, Caitlyn Holmes 2, Karissa Belfield 3. FG 21, FT 8/10, F 12. (3-pointers: Olivia Casey 2, Karissa Belfield 1. Fouled Out: None).
Dexter, Missouri - The Lady Junior Varsity Cats were evenly matched against the Park Hills Central Lady Rebels in each of the four periods at the Bearcat Event Center this evening.
Meghan Trout and Keirstan Keirsey made the only points for the Lady Cats in the first period. Each hit two treys.
The Bearcats led at the half 13-11.
Three-pointers put them over the top to win. Natalie Sitze, Meghan Trout, Keirstan Keirsey and Madyson Crockett each contributed a trey for the Cats.
Kassidy Bales was the only Lady Rebel to hit a 3-pointers.
Final Score Dexter JV 23, Park Hills 22
Dexter 6 7 2 8 - 23
Park Hills 6 5 2 9 - 22
Dexter (23) - Rylee Allen 2, Maycie Martin 4, Natalie Sitze 7, Meghan Trout 3, Keirstan Keirsey 4, Madyson Crockett 3. FG 8, FT 3/4, F 16. (3-pointers: Natalie Sitze 1, Meghan Trout 1, Keirstan Keirsey 1, Madyson Crockett 1. Fouled Out: None)
Park Hills (22) - Nora Graves 4, Kimmy Wallen 2, Kassidy Bales 5, Caitlyn Holmes 4, Allyson Nelson 1, Callie Thurston 6. FG 7, FT 7/11, F 14. (3-pointers: Kassidy Bales 1, Fouled Out: None).
Photo credit to Dee Loflin, ShowMe Times Manager/Editor. Shown in the photo is Dexter Maycie Martin taking the ball in for two.
Dexter, Missouri - The seedings are set and the action begins on Monday, January 25th at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter.
Monday, January 25th
Game 2 #8 Richland V vs #1 Woodland V at 5:30 p.m
Game 4 #2 Dexter V vs #7 Bernie V at 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 26th
Game 6 #6 Puxico V vs #3 Bloomfield V at 6:30 p.m.
Game 7 #4 Advance V vs #5 Bell City V at 8:00 p.m.
3rd place varsity game is at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
Varsity Championship game is at 8:30 on Friday, January 29th.
Dexter, Missouri - The seedings are set and the action begins on Monday, January 25th at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter.
Monday, January 25th
Game 1 #3 Bernie JV vs #6 Woodland JV at 4:00 p.m.
Game 2 #8 Richland V vs #1 Woodland V at 5:30 p.m
Game 3 #7 Richland JV vs # 2 Bloomfield JV at 7:00 p.m.
Game 4 #2 Dexter V vs #7 Bernie V at 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 26th
Game 5 #5 Puxico JV vs #4 Advance JV at 5:00 p.m.
Game 6 #6 Puxico V vs #3 Bloomfield V at 6:30 p.m.
Game 7 #4 Advance V vs #5 Bell City V at 8:00 p.m.
Games 8, 9, 10, and 11 are on Thursday, January 28th at 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m
3rd place JV game is at 4:00 p.m. on Friday and 3rd place varsity game is at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
Junior Varsity Championship game is at 7:00 p.m. and the Varsity Championship game is at 8:30 on Friday, January 29th.
Photo credit to Dee Loflin, ShowMe Times Manager/Editor.
Jackson, Missouri - The Dexter Lady Bearcats easily defeated the Miller Career Academy Phoenix at the Jackson Shootout on Saturday afternoon.
Lady Cats made a few changes at the beginning of the game starting out man-to-man against Miller Career Academy. Something Bearcat fans haven’t seen in a while.
Lady Cats scored first with 2 points by Krysten Garrison in their first possession of the game. Garrison continued to increase the lead by 6 hitting three more buckets on her way to a game-high 23 points and 8 rebounds.
It was 16-4 at the end of the first period with the Bearcats increasing their lead to 23 by the half. Offensively MCA had their best scoring opportunities in the 3rd period racking up 20 points against the Bearcats. Neither team scored in the fourth period.
Chaylea Mosby recorded 9 for Dexter. Melanie McKuin and Harley Allen each hit a trey
Final Score Dexter 58, Miller Career Academy 31
Dexter 16 18 9 15 - 58
Miller Career 4 7 6 14 - 31
Dexter (58) - Dakota Reynolds 4, Rylee Allen 4, Melanie McKuin 7, Sydney Rogers 3, Cheyenne Mosby 3, Olivia Sitzes 1, Krysten Garrison 23, Harley Allen 3, Chaylea Mosby 9, Cidney Gathings 1. FG 21, FT 14/25, F 14. (3-pointers: Melanie McKuin 1, Harley Allen 1. Fouled Out: None).
Miller Career Academy (31) - Chaadah Hodges 7, Daisha Seitzer 10, Alancia Wicks 1, Breyanna Howard 2, Tyler Maufas 4, X’Zria Williams 7. FG 11, FT 8/15, F 17. (3-pointers: Chaadah Hodges 1. Fouled Out: Tyler Maufas).
The #5 ranked Dexter Lady Cats (13-2) will be back in action on Monday, January 18th when they host the Lady Rebels of Park Hills Central. It’s going to be a great game against the Class 3 defending state champions. Park Hills is currently ranked #1. Game time 6:00 p.m.
Photo credit to Dee Loflin, ShowMe Times Manager/Editor. Krysten Garrison and Melanie McKuin get after the ball at a previous Lady Cats game.
Editor's Note: The JV Lady Cats also defeated Miller Career Academy 36-23!
