Jackson eliminates Dexter from SEMO Conference Tournament

Dexter's Jason Jarrell drives to the basket against Jackson's Stephen Irons in the SEMO Conference Tournament on Tuesday night at the Sikeston Field House. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

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SIKESTON -- Second-seeded Jackson rebounded from its first round loss on Tuesday with a 60-38 win over No. 9 Dexter during the SEMO Conference Tournament at the Sikeston Field House.

Jacob Smith led the Indians (1-2) with 20 points while Garrett Walker added 11.

Jackson will take on No. 6 New Madrid County Central tonight at 7:30 p.m., during the consolation semifinals.

Dexter, who was eliminated from this year's tournament, got 15 points from Ethan Flowers. Jason Jarrell added 10 for the Bearcats (0-4).

Jackson led by 10 at the end of the opening quarter and held a 30-18 lead at halftime.

DEXTER (38) -- Jason Jarrell 10, Ben Sindle 5, Ethan Flowers 15, Ryan Mayo 4, Gabe Jackson 6. FG 17 FT 0-9 F 11. (3-pointers: Sindle 1, Flowers 3. Fouled out: none.)

JACKSON (60) -- John Friess 3, Jacob Friess 2, Garrett Walker 11, Jacob Smith 20, Pete Lake 6, Stephen Irons 9, Cameron Hester 4, Grant Ward 4, Brett Varner 1. FG 24 FT 6-7 F 14. (3-pointers: J. Friess 1, Walker 3, Smith 1, Irons 1. Fouled out: none.)