Football Preview: Sikeston Bulldogs vs. Dexter Bearcats
The Sikeston Bulldogs will face off against the Dexter Bearcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Sikeston is headed out to face Dexter after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. Sikeston walked away with a 29-18 win over Crystal City on Friday.
Meanwhile, Dexter had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past Malden, posting a 57-8 victory on the road. Given the Bearcats' advantage in MaxPreps' Missouri football rankings (they are ranked 111th, while the Green Wave are ranked 307th), the result on Friday wasn't entirely unexpected.
Dexter's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lee-Michael McDonald, who rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns. McDonald got the majority of those yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible51 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Jett Grams, who rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries.
Sikeston might still be hurting after the 22-0 loss they got from Dexter in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Can Sikeston avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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