Patch Viewfinder: Ann Arbor Pioneer Defeats Dexter 43-37

The Dexter girls’ varsity basketball team lost to visiting Southeastern Conference rival Ann Arbor Pioneer 43-37 Tuesday.

The Pioneers (17-2) jumped out to a 12-6 first quarter lead.

In the second quarter, the Dreadnaughts (12-6) fought back, outscoring Ann Arbor 13-12 and cutting Pioneer’s advantage to 24-19 at the half.

In the third quarter, Dexter played well netting 12 points, while holding Ann Arbor to seven points, tying the game at 31-31 entering the fourth frame.

In the fourth quarter, Pioneer clamped down defensively and heated up on offense outscoring the Dreadnaughts 12-6 for the night’s final margin.

Emma Kill paced Dexter with 10 points, while Sarah Moir, Zaryn Jennings and Serena Bidwell each finished with six points for the Dreads. Riley McDonald added five points, while Nyki Caldwell had four points for Dexter. Kamilah Carter and Emma Brann each scored 12 points to lead Ann Arbor.