Dexter Bearcats compete in 7-on-7 scrimmages, Big Man Challenge in Cape

Thursday, July 15, 2021

The Dexter Bearcats joined Cape Central, Kelly, New Madrid County Central and Scott City in a 7-on-7 scrimmage and Big Man Challenge on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Cape Girardeau Central High School.

Members of the Dexter Bearcats compete in a tug-of-war against New Madrid County Central during the Big Man Challenge on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Cape Girardeau Central High School. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
A Dexter player (right) makes a catch in the end zone during a 7-on-7 scrimmage against Kelly on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Cape Girardeau Central High School. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
A Dexter player (right) makes a catch in the end zone during a 7-on-7 scrimmage against Kelly on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Cape Girardeau Central High School. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Members of the Dexter Bearcats compete in a tug-of-war against New Madrid County Central during the Big Man Challenge on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Cape Girardeau Central High School. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Dexter assistant coach Drew Pixley (left) speaks to his players during a 7-on-7 scrimmage against Kelly on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Cape Girardeau Central High School. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
A Kelly player makes a catch in the end zone during a 7-on-7 scrimmage against Dexter on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Cape Girardeau Central High School. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
A Dexter player (right) turns downfield in an attempt to gain extra yardage after making a catch against Kelly during a 7-on-7 scrimmage Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Cape Girardeau Central High School. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Dexter quarterback Josh Alday makes a throw while his teammates watch during a scrimmage against Kelly on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Cape Girardeau Central High School. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Dexter quarterback Josh Alday (right) and a young fan watch other teams compete in a 7-and-7 scrimmage Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Cape Girardeau Central High School. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Dexter's Carter Pennington competes in the medball throw during the Big Man Challenge on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Cape Girardeau Central High School. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Dexter head coach Aaron Pixley speaks to a player during a 7-on-7 scrimmage against New Madrid County Central on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Cape Girardeau Central High School. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
A Dexter player participates in the medball throw during the Big Man Challenge on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Cape Girardeau Central High School. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Members of the Dexter Bearcats participate in the medball throw during the Big Man Challenge on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Cape Girardeau Central High School. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Players from Dexter and Scott City try to make a play during a 7-on-7 scrimmage Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Cape Girardeau Central High School. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Dexter quarterback Josh Alday attempts a pass against Scott City during a 7-on-7 scrimmage Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Cape Girardeau Central High School. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Dexter quarterback Josh Alday looks downfield for an open receiver during a 7-on-7 scrimmage against Scott City on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Cape Girardeau Central High School. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
A Dexter receiver attempts to make a catch against Scott City during a 7-on-7 scrimmage Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Cape Girardeau Central High School. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
A Dexter player attempts to gain yardage after making a catch in a 7-on-7 scrimmage against Scott City on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Cape Girardeau Central High School. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
A Dexter receiver attempts to make a catch during a 7-on-7 scrimmage against Scott City on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Cape Girardeau Central High School. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
A Dexter and Scott City player attempt to catch a pass from Dexter quarterback Josh Alday in a 7-on-7 scrimmage Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Cape Girardeau Central High School. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Dexter head coach Aaron Pixley speaks to his players during a 7-on-7 scrimmage against Scott City on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Cape Girardeau Central High School. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)