High School SportsSeptember 12, 2020

The New Madrid County Central football team was determined to run the football after a disappointing 41-27 loss to East Prairie last week.A week after gaining only 5 yards on 18 carries, the Eagles dominated Dexter up front, produced 345 yards of rushing on 40 carries and rallied for a 40-20 SEMO Central Conference victory Friday night.

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NMCC's Quazavion Jackson (34) breaks free for a long gain, as Dexter's Carter Pennington pursues him in the second quarter.
NMCC's Quazavion Jackson (34) breaks free for a long gain, as Dexter's Carter Pennington pursues him in the second quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Dexter's Camden Riley (4) runs for yardage after intercepting a pass by NMCC's Matt Riley during the first quarter.
Dexter's Camden Riley (4) runs for yardage after intercepting a pass by NMCC's Matt Riley during the first quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
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Dexter's Logan Josupait follows the block of teammate Francois Hassbroek-Wirz (65) during the first quarter.
Dexter's Logan Josupait follows the block of teammate Francois Hassbroek-Wirz (65) during the first quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Dexter's Harrison Pennington and NMCC's Anthony Treadwell (22) and Kannon Nowell (2) look to the sideline to see if Pennington gained a first down during the first quarter.
Dexter's Harrison Pennington and NMCC's Anthony Treadwell (22) and Kannon Nowell (2) look to the sideline to see if Pennington gained a first down during the first quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
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NMCC's Corvel Williams (21) races toward the end zone for a 60-yard touchdown, as the Dexter defense pursues him during the first quarter.
NMCC's Corvel Williams (21) races toward the end zone for a 60-yard touchdown, as the Dexter defense pursues him during the first quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
NMCC's Corvel Williams (front left) tries to turn the corner against Dexter during the first quarter.
NMCC's Corvel Williams (front left) tries to turn the corner against Dexter during the first quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
NMCC's Quazavion Jackson tries to elude the tackle of Dexter's Alex Townsend during the second quarter.
NMCC's Quazavion Jackson tries to elude the tackle of Dexter's Alex Townsend during the second quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Dexter's Peyton Driskill dives forward for extra yardage against the defense of NMCC's Jace Robinson (20) and Camron Robinson (25) during the second quarter.
Dexter's Peyton Driskill dives forward for extra yardage against the defense of NMCC's Jace Robinson (20) and Camron Robinson (25) during the second quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Dexter quarterback Josh Alday (17) runs for a short gain during the second quarter.
Dexter quarterback Josh Alday (17) runs for a short gain during the second quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Dexter's Taylor Condict (2), Peyton Driskill (10), Jacob Medler (9) and CJ Greene (24) take a water break during the second quarter.
Dexter's Taylor Condict (2), Peyton Driskill (10), Jacob Medler (9) and CJ Greene (24) take a water break during the second quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
NMCC's Quazavion Jackson (34) goes airborne to gain yardage in the second quarter.
NMCC's Quazavion Jackson (34) goes airborne to gain yardage in the second quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Dexter quarterback Josh Alday throws to a teammate during the first quarter.
Dexter quarterback Josh Alday throws to a teammate during the first quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Four NMCC defenders wrap up Dexter quarterback Josh Alday (17) during the first quarter.
Four NMCC defenders wrap up Dexter quarterback Josh Alday (17) during the first quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Dexter's Taylor Condict (2) looks for running room, as Camron Robinson (25) and Dalton Blasingain (72) chase him during the first quarter.
Dexter's Taylor Condict (2) looks for running room, as Camron Robinson (25) and Dalton Blasingain (72) chase him during the first quarter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
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