Dexter, MO - This year has been completely unique when it comes to sports. The Missouri State High School Athletic Association (MSHSAA) has been monitoring fall sports on a week by week basis to help navigate around COVID-19.
Prior to this press release the following schools were in the Bearcat's district: Dexter, Doniphan, Fredericktown, Kennett, STe. Genevieve and Valle Catholic.
Below is a press release regarding Class 3, District 1 and 2 assignments for football.
"Since the release of Class and District assignments, the MSHSAA Board of Directors has received written request from two schools requesting to participate in the traditional fall football season after previously declaring for the alternate fall season. This type of request was one of which the staff and board of directors knew was a possibility. The two requests have been approved by the board of directors which results in adding two schools (St. Mary's (SL) and Cardinal Ritter) to the postseason for the fall season."
"Based on enrollment and/or championship factor, both schools fall into Class 3. The determining factors for the district that these schools are assigned to was as follows: (1) which districts could still take on a additional team and maintain numerical balance with other districts in the state (no district greater than 7 schools in the district) (2) consideration of geographical location. St. Mary's HS was the southernmost school of the two schools and District 1 could take on an additional team; therefore, they have been assigned to District 1. Cardinal Ritter was north of St. Mary's and District 2 could take on an additional team; therefore, they have been assigned to District 2. District 3 was already at 7 schools and could not take on an additional team(s) without being out of numerical balance with other districts in Class 3."
Respectfully, Greg Stahl MSHSAA Assistant Executive Director
Ironton, MO - T.S. Hill Middle School Bearcats won the Arcadia Valley Cross Country Cross Country Invitational middle school boys division on Saturday, September 12, 2020.
The Bearcats finished with a total of 66 points. Jackson placed second and Bloomfield finished in third place.
"With this race being a first time to run competitively, I felt as though our boys ran exceptionally well," commented T.S. Hill Middle School Cross Country Coach Josh DeLay. "Our 7th Grade boys are proving to be a great addition to an already strong group of 8th grade runners."
"The win from Arcadia Valley will be a great motivator for the rest of the season," continued DeLay. "After having no girls on the middle school team last year, it has brought so much joy to see us able to compete in those races again this season. The girls are working hard every day in practice and they proved that with their times on Saturday."
"I am so proud of each one of my runners this year!"
Addison Lacy was the only girl on the cross country team to bring home a medal. She finished 24th with a time of 11:08.50.
Ben Dowdy placed second in 8:34.81, Jackson King was 16th with a 9:24.25 time, Carter Lacy finished 20th with a 9:29.86 time, Banks Nesselrodt of Dexter was 21st with a 9:30.81 time and John Sepulvado was 23rd with a 9:33.58 time.
Several other Stoddard County runners came home with individual medals.
Draven Barks, of Bloomfield, won the event in 8 minutes, 26.55 seconds, Jett Hancock, of Puxico, was sixth in 9:02.38. Caleb Upchurch of Bloomfield was seventh in 9:06.78, Bryce Ruth of Bernie was ninth in 9:14.09 and Cole Eggimann of Advance was 10th in 9:14.61.
Matthew Sanders, of Bloomfield, was 13th in 9:21.83.
Back row from left to right: Carter Lacy, John Sepulvado, and Addison Lacy
Front row from left to right: Jaxon King, Ben Dowdy, and Banks Nesselrodt.
While Central Michigan searches for a permanent replacement for Michael Alford, an interim athletic director has been named.
Rachel Blunt, formerly the senior associate athletics director of institutional support services and senior women's administrator, has been tabbed for the job by CMU president Bob Davies on Aug. 27.
Blunt will officially take the job over on Aug. 31.
"As a leader in multiple areas of CMU Athletics, Rachel is ideally suited and prepared to step into this interim role," Davies said in an athletic department press release. "Her breadth of experience will bring the necessary leadership and enable a seamless transition."
Blunt came to CMU in 2016 from Southeast Missouri State, where she was an assistant director of athletics for compliance. She leads various areas within the Chippewa athletic department, ranging from the university's Fire Up Program to compliance and development programs.
"Athletics are a vital part of life at CMU," Blunt said in the release. "I'm honored president Davies has looked to me to take on this position and look forward to helping our department and our university meet challenges and embrace new opportunities."
Alford announced in July he is leaving CMU to become the CEO of Seminole Boosters at Florida State University. Alford leaves the program after achieving success in fundraising for improvements to Kelly/Shorts Stadium, including the new video board and the Chippewa Champions Center.
As part of his announcement, Alford said he will aid Davies and the committee to find his successor.
The search for a permanent candidate is being led by university provost Mary Schutten. Blunt is part of the search committee, as are former CMU football coach Herb Deromedi, women's track and field athlete Marissa Dunn, alumnus Ronald Ekdahl, former athletes Mike Franckowiak and Reyna Frost, faculty member Alyssa Lucas, junior wide receiver Kalil Pimpleton, CMU Alumni Association president Nathan Tallman and ceremonies and events coordinator Kyle Pybus-Jerome.
Re-posted from Central Michigan Life.
Jackson, MO - On Saturday, August 29, 2020 Stoddard County High Schools competed in the Jackson Cross Country Invitational. In all there were 28 high schools at Jackson City Park on Saturday.
There were two runners in Stoddard County who placed in the top ten. Senior Carter Dorton and freshman Abbie Lloyd from Dexter placed 10th and 3rd respectively.
Races were divided into eight divisions: senior boys, senior girls, junior boys, junior girls, sophomore boys, sophomore girls, freshman boys and freshman girls.
The reshman races were 1.95 miles long while the other athletes ran 2.35 miles. The usual course length in cross country is 3.1 miles.
"I was very pleased with our overall performance at the Jackson Invitational on Saturday," commented Dexter H.S. cross country coach Leonard Morse. "We were able to bring home seven medals out of our eighteen runners who participated. The highlight of the day was Abbie Lloyd finishing third in the freshmen girls race. Also, our top five boys (seniors Carter Dorton, Gavin Cartwright, Andrew Ellinghouse, and sophomores Chris Stone and Clayton Bell) placed in their respective races. Junior Sophia Chasteen also placed."
"The Jackson race is run by grade level as opposed to varsity/JV divisions as most races," continued Morse. "Freshmen run 1.95 miles and the other grades run 2.35 miles. It is a great way to start the season."
"I am grateful to Jackson High School for hosting the meet," stated Morse. "It was great to be a part of the competition and to see teams that we will compete against throughout the rest of the season."
Times for Stoddard County Cross Country participants
Senior Boys (2.35 miles)
10, Carter Dorton - Dexter, 14:28.94
12, Gavin Cartwright - Dexter, 14:41.55
21, Andrew Ellinghouse - Dexter, 15:23.02
37, Ryder Boles, Dexter - 17:25.06
38, Braden Driskill - Advance, 17:28.92.
42, Ronald Palmer - Dexter, 18:59.71
45, Austin Kennard - Dexter, 29:31.29.
Junior Boys (2.35 miles)
15 - Conner Scott, Bloomfield, 15:27.81
17 - Josh Reynolds, Bloomfield, 15:33.22
31 - Miller McLaughlin, Dexter, 17:12.31.
32 - Steven McMillan, Bloomfield, 17:15.09.
34 - Dawson Hill, Bloomfield, 17:43.61.
Sophomore Boys (2.35 miles)
15 - Matt Stone, Dexter, 15:12.61.
24 - Clayton Bell, Dexter, 15:49.40.
28 - Blake Wagster, Bloomfield, 16:19.17
31 - James Barks, Bloomfield, 16:27.32.
33 - Hunter Moore, Bloomfield, 16:39.05.
56 - Mason Simmons, Dexter, 21:07.79.
Freshman Boys (1.95 miles)
12 - Alex Porter, Richland, 13:05.70.
23 - Luke Ballin, Advance, 13:49.47.
52 - Wyatt Comfort, Dexter, 16:23.81.
Senior Girls (2.35 miles)
31 - Jaycee Chappell, Dexter, 25:25.15.
Junior Girls (2.35 miles)
19 - Alexia Kemp, Richland, 20:45.45.
25 - Sophia Chasteen, Dexter, 22:33.13.
26 - Annabelle Duffield, Advance, 23:18.29.
34 - Belle Jones, Richland, 27:45.50.
Sophomore Girls (2.35 miles)
30 - Kalyn Traw, Dexter, 23:34.69.
34 - Alyssa Gross, Dexter, 24:38.79.
Freshman Girls (1.95 miles)
3 - Abbie Lloyd, Dexter, 14:48.18.
30 - Lily Crockett, Dexter, 28:28.61.
Scott City, MO - The Dexter Bearcats will open their football season on the road at Scott City against the Rams on Friday, August 28, 2020.
According to Dexter High School Athletic Director Josh Dowdy there will be plenty of seating and if you want to bring lawn chairs you may also do so.
Seating is not limited and due to COVID-19 pandemic it's not mandatory to wear masks in Scott County; however it is greatly encouraged.
"We encourage fans to wear masks," commented Mark Dannenmueller, Scott City Athletic Director. "Make sure to practice social distancing and you may bring lawn chairs."
Two concession stands will be available, one being on the north side behind the visitor bleachers. All food will be pre-packaged and it was asked that the Bearcats use this concession stand.
Cost to enter is $3.00 per adult and $2.00 for student fans.
Kick-off at 7:00 p.m.
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