Dexter extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to nine on Friday, dropping them down to 0-6. They fell 43-34 to the Rector Cougars. While losing is never fun, the Bearcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 398th in Missouri, while the Cougars are ranked 126th in Arkansas).
As for Rector, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 7-4. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 50.3 points over those games.
Rylee Wilburn produced another solid effort putting up 15 points in addition to eight rebounds and five steals. The game was her tenth in a row with at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Briana Johnson, who posted nine points and four steals.
Dexter will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Twin Rivers at 7:30 p.m. on January 5, 2026. As for Rector, they have already played their next contest, a 50-39 victory against Neelyville on the 20th.
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