SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - Friday night’s Championship matchup is set: Dexter vs. Sikeston.

The underdog Bearcats booked their spot in the final, their first-ever appearance in the final, after a nerve-wracking 44-42 victory over Cape Central.

Dexter narrowly trailed Cape Central headed into the fourth quarter, eventually going ahead with Elijah Ibrahim making a clutch bucket, drawing a foul in the process to put Dexter ahead by two.

Cape got a couple chances to tie at the free throw line, but Dexter edged out the win. Securing their first-ever SEMO Conference Tournament Championship Game appearance.

“We’re definitely excited to be in this position,” Bearcats head coach Chad Allen said. ”We’ve just got to turn around and get ready for this game tomorrow night. We’ll get back in the gym. Ei

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