The Dexter Bearcats basketball squad (Dexter, MO), was nudged 53-48 in Wednesday's league battle with the visiting Saxony Lutheran Crusaders (Jackson, MO)

With the victory, Saxony Lutheran advances its record to 1-3 on the season. The Crusaders host Sikeston (Sikeston, MO) to encounter the Bulldogs in a Southeast Missouri challenge on Thursday, December 4. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 0-3. Sikeston lost 69-35 in their recent non-league challenge against Kennett (Kennett, MO)

In their next game, the Bearcats encounter the New Madrid County Central Eagles (New Madrid, MO) in a Southeast Missouri challenge, on Monday, December 8. Dexter will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 2-2 record after their 45-39 non-league loss to Central (Cape Girardeau, MO).