The Dexter Bearcats took a big early lead and held off challenges from Perryville for a 57-46 victory Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter.
Dexter's Allison Turnbo (left) and Perryville's Ciara Ehlers battle for a loose ball along the baseline during the first quarter Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Dexter's Caitlin Giles (20) and Perryville's Ciara Ehlers fight for a loose ball along the baseline during the first quarter Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Dexter coach Eric Sitze talks to his team after the first quarter Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Dexter's Allison Turnbo (30) attempts a 3-pointer during the first quarter Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Dexter's Caitlin Giles (20) attempts a shot in the paint during the first quarter Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Dexter's Allison Turnbo (30) beats Perryville's Kyla Schnurbusch to the basket during the first quarter Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Perryville's Ciara Ehlers (4) guards Dexter's Kate Nichols during the first quarter Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Perryville's Brooklyn Moll guards Dexter's Kate Nichols (4) during the first quarter Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
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