Dexter, Missouri - The ShowMe Times Dexter Sports Spotlight shines on Angel Maze.
Angel is on the Kickin' Cats Dance Team and is a senior at the Dexter High School.
Her grandparents are Sue and Roy Absher.
Maze has been active in Sr. Beta one year, DECA one year, Dexter Honors Society, National Honors Society, Honors Choir for four years, and Teens Against Smoking Coalition for two years.
She lettered in varsity dance twice.
Her future plans are to attend college and she is undecided on her major.
She enjoys singing, acting, and dancing.
Dexter, Missouri - The ShowMe Times Dexter Sports Spotlight shines on Rhylan Hillis.
Rhylan is a Dexter Bearcat Basketball Cheerleader and is a junior at the Dexter High School.
She is the daughter of Darren and Tory Hillis. Her grandparents are Ron and Jo Bloemer, Bruce and Lynn Hillis, and Gladys Hillis.
Hillis has been active in Student Council for three years, Future Business Leaders of America for one year, Honors Choir for three years, Future Teachers of America for one year, and Sr. Beta for one year.
She has been a member of the Top Ten Percent for two years and made All-American Cheerleader once and All-Country Individual Cheerleader twice.
Her future plans are to attend the University of Missouri or Ole Miss.
She enjoys swimming and tumbling.
She has participated in varsity football and basketball cheerleading, volleyball, and track.
Outside of Dexter Schools she has done Club Volleyball and Gymnastic Tumble.
She attends First Baptist Church and is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Dexter, Missouri - The ShowMe Times Dexter Sports Spotlight shines on Kelly Ash.
Kelly is on the Kickin' Cats Dance Team and is a senior at the Dexter High School.
She is the daughter of Richard and Amy Ash. Her grandparents are Doug and Cathy Sturgeon and Lynn and Jackie Ash.
Ash has been active in Student Council for one year, Dexter Honor Society and National Honors Society, DECA for one year, and FCCLA for one year.
She is a dental assistant at Dr. Kane's and is in the Smiles of Hope Organization.
Kelly has lettered in varsity basketball cheerleading, varsity football cheerleading, and dance.
Her future plans are to pursue a career in dentistry.
She enjoys dental assisting, playing golf, and anything to do with animals.
Bernie, Missouri - Bernie High School held their homecoming on Friday, February 3, 2017 following the Mules basketball game against Holcomb.
Jayce Burk, a senior, and Taylor Anthony, a freshman, were crowned the 2017 Homecoming King and Queen.
Burk is the son of Michael and Jennifer Burk. His activities include playing Basketball and Baseball. His future plans are to attend college and major in business.
Anthony is the daughter of Jon and Kelli Anthony. Her activities include Volleyball, Softball, Cheerleading, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Business Leaders of America, and Sr. Beta Club.
Other senior candidates were Kayli Tanner, Alex Guzman and Baylee Hyslip.
Tanner is the daughter of Zack and Beckie Tanner. She is active in Softball, Scholar Bowl, Speech and Drama and serves as Sr Beta Vice President, Student Council Historian, Yearbook Editor, and Volleyball Captain, Her future plans are to attend Harding University an pursue a degree in Exercise Science. She then plans to become a physical therapy assistant.
Guzman is the son of Fernando and Tanya Guzman. He is active in Baseball, Basketball and Sr. Beta. He plans to attend Missouri State University and pursue a degree in the field of medicine.
Hyslip is the sister of Briana and Keith Kimball. She is active in Sr. Beta, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, FCCLA, Cheerleading, Softball and serves as Secretary of Speech and Drama. Her future plans are to pursue a degree in social psychology.
Junior candidates were: Jacque Corbin, Nate Dillinger, Taylor Lovelady and Michael Suiter.
Corbin is the daughter of Kevin and Karen Corbin. She is active in Future Business Leaders of America, Sr Beta, Skills USA, Softball, Volleyball, Scholar Bowl, Pep Club and serves as Junior Class Treasurer.
Dillinger is the son of Nick and Cara Dillinger. He is active in Basketball and Baseball.
Lovelady is the daughter of Chris and Amy Lovelady. She is active in Volleyball, Cheerleading, Sr. Beta and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Suiter is the son of Justin and Marisa Suiter. He is active in Baseball, Basketball, Pep Club, Sr Beta, Future Farmers of America, and Future Business Leaders of America.
Sophomore candidates were: Cymber Arnold and Hunter Slavings.
Arnold is the daughter of Derik and Casey Arnold and Thomas and Lacey Winchester. She is active in Volleyball, Cheerleading, Softball, Sr. Beta, Future Business Leaders of America, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Slavings is the son of Robert and Bethany Slavings. He is active in Basketball, Baseball and Sr. Beta.
The other freshman candidate was: Blake Harty. He is the son of Shawn and Crystal Harty. He is active in Basketball and Senior Beta.
Flower Girl and Crown Bearer were: Tansley Shelton and Caiden Vise.
Tansley is the daughter of Jason and Melissa Shelton. She is 4 years old and attends preschool in Dexter. When she grows up she wants to be an animal doctor because she loves all animals and because they are so cute.
Vise is the son of Brittany Hendley and Daryl Vise. He is in first grade at Bernie. His future plans include becoming a police officer and eating lots of donuts.
Dexter, Missouri - One day prior to her 18th birthday, Kaylee Carey signed a letter of intent to play softball for Crowley's Ridge College in Paragould, Arkansas.
Kaylee is the daughter of Jeremy and Cindy Carey and is a senior at Dexter High School.
CRC Head softball coach Jordan Malone and assistant coach Kourtney Brown traveled from Crowley's Ridge College in Paragould to sign Carey at the Bearcat Event Center on Wednesday, February 8, 2017.
"She was a little nervous at try-outs, but had an awesome performance," stated Malone. "She performed well with our team. She definitely had the guts to try out at the college level."
"Kaylee will get a lot of playing time as a freshman as shortstop," continued Malone. "She is the 5th one we have signed and we wanted her early. We should end with about 30 girls on the roster for next year."
Kaylee began her softball career at the young age of six. By the time she was 16 she played in the Softball World Series. At Dexter High School she earned the 2015 and 2016 SCAA All Conference Softball First Team, All-District Softball, and earned the DHS Highest Batting Average two years in a row.
She is active in Sr. Beta, Future Business Leaders of America, Foreign Language Club, and is a member of the Dexter Honor Society and the National Honor Society.
"I am excited to continue playing softball," commented Carey. "It is a big part of my life and means a lot to me. I never really thought I'd play college softball, but they have a good school and a great team. I still have high school ball left and I just want to learn more and continue to play shortstop and first base this spring."
Though Kaylee is undecided in her major area of study, she plans to continue her education and decide on a major later.
Her current softball coach spoke very highly of Carey. "Kaylee is an amazing softball player, a hard worker, and has leadership skills," stated Starla Pulley, DHS Lady Cats head softball coach. "She also has a big heart and works very well with other players on the team. "
"This is my third year as head coach and seeing her growth in her batting average increase, I know she can put bat to ball."
"She has great composure and a lot of experience as she has played travel ball too," continued Pulley. "She handles tough situations and remains focused. She manages to pull it out for the big hit when needed. No matter what position she plays she gives 100%."
