SSISD Board Presents Memorial Resolution Honoring Coach Jeff Chapman
Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Michael Lamb Monday evening presented to Karen Chapman, a memorial resolution in memory of her late husband, honoring Coach Jeff Chapman for his lasting impact on Sulphur Springs ISD and community. The former Sulphur Springs High School head girls basketball coach died Dec. 26, 2020, in Paris. Superintendent Mike Lamb presents Karen Chapman a framed resolution honoring the...
A Farewell to Coach Jeff Chapman
The chance of be a girls’ athletic coordinator was an opportunity former Lady Cats Basketball Coach Jeff Chapman could not pass up as he decided to head to Paris from Sulphur Springs recently. During an interview Wednesday (June 27) morning, Coach Chapman said the girls athletic coordinator opportunity was exciting. He will also be the Paris Head Girls Basketball Coach. He said he had thought about the coordinator’s job before...
Coach Chapman’s Emphasis is on Positive Accomplishments for Lady Cats Basketball
Lady Cats Basketball Coach chose to emphasis the positive things his team did this year as the Lady Cats’ season ended with an Area game loss Thursday night at Rockwall High School. After he met with his disappointed team, Lady Cats Coach Jeff Chapman talked with media members. He agreed it was a tough way to end the season but he said all teams end that way except for the state champion. Coach Chapman said this year topped last...
Lady Cats Coach Chapman Keeps Team Focused
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Jeff Chapman said the best teams he has coached have always gotten better at the end of the season. He said that is also his goal for this year’s Lady Cats’ basketball team. Tuesday night (January 23) the Lady Cats defeated Pine Tree 59-26 at home. Coach Chapman said the Lady Cats stayed about the same. He said the two best Pine Tree players played better Tuesday night than they did in Pine Tree...
Cipoletta, Chapman Talk Basketball
Cipoletta on Mt. Pleasant Win The Wildcats’ basketball team, ranked #8 in the state, rallied in the second half to defeat Mount Pleasant on the road Friday night, 57-54. The Wildcats trailed at the half, 26-16. Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta discussed the two different halves on KSST Radio and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday Morning Coaching Show. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats struggled early mainly because of 17 turnovers...
Chapman Named District Coach of the Year; Seven Named to All-District
All seven members of the Lady Cats’ basketball team made the All-District Basketball Team. Two players received superlatives and Coach Jeff Chapman was named the district Coach of the Year. Junior Kaylee Jefferson was chosen by the district’s coaches as the District’s Offensive MVP. Sophomore Autumn Tanton was selected as the district’s Defensive MVP. Sophomore Sadavia Porter and Senior Tori Moore made the...
Chapman on Lady Cats Pine Tree Win
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Jeff Chapman admits when he was a young coach, he was one who stressed offense. Later experience taught him that offense might win games but it was defense that wins championships. In his eight years in Sulphur Springs, he has emphasized defense and he hopes his players enjoy playing defense. They seem to. Time and time again this season, the Lady Cats stingy defense has been the key to victory. The Lady...
Coach Chapman Welcomes VB Players to BB Practice
The Lady Cats’ basketball team opens play with a scrimmage at Canton Saturday. Coach Jeff Chapman welcomed volleyball players to basketball practice just over one week ago. Three starters return: high scoring Desi Debase, defensive-minded Chrissalynd Person and tall Kasey Moore at the post. Coach Chapman is looking for three-point shooters. The Lady Cats open the regular season by hosting Clarksville November 14.
Tuesday Gameday Has Three Squads in Action
Both basketball teams and men’s soccer occupy a busy Tuesday Gameday. Tuesday, Jan. 17 brings both men’s soccer and Lady Cats basketball at home, with men’s basketball in Texarkana. Lady Cats basketball is the first team up on Tuesday, hosting Liberty Eylau. Coach Bryan Jones and his squad hope to rebound from Friday’s home loss to Paris. Sulphur Springs played a good game but struggled to sink shots in crucial...
Lady Cats Basketball Again at Home Tuesday
Coach Bryan Jones and his team wrap-up a two-game home-stand Tuesday, Jan. 17 as they host Liberty Eylau. Tuesday’s game hosting the Lady Leopards is the fourth district game for Sulphur Springs, looking to rebound from Friday’s home loss to Paris. Friday, Jan. 13 had women’s basketball in the SSHS Main Gym for their first home district game. The Lady Cats came into Friday’s district match-up sporting an...
