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Wildcats Football Offensive Coordinator Matt Young Discusses Football Work in School Athletic Period
May05

Wildcats Football Offensive Coordinator Matt Young Discusses Football Work in School Athletic Period

Monday morning (May 3), Wildcats Football Offensive Coordinator Matt Young talked about what’s taking place for the Wildcats in their school athletic period in lieu of formal spring football. Coach Young says he is utilizing the athletic period to install the Wildcats’ offense. He estimates that about 85% of it has been introduced. Coach Young says he is also noting how much recall returning players have. He says...

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Wildcats Football Offensive Coordinator Matt Young Comments on Scrimmage and Frisco Wakeland Defense
Sep22

Wildcats Football Offensive Coordinator Matt Young Comments on Scrimmage and Frisco Wakeland Defense

Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young gave his weekly football review and preview Tuesday morning. Concerning the scrimmage last Thursday against Mount Pleasant, Coach Young said the Wildcats’ offense is in a good place but he added they still have a lot of work to do. He said his standards are higher than the level of play last week. Coach Young said the offense felt like they shot themselves in the foot when they did not...

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Wildcats OC Matt Young Comments on Bye Week and Forney Defense
Oct01

Wildcats OC Matt Young Comments on Bye Week and Forney Defense

Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said the Wildcats bye week last week was very productive. He said the Wildcats had a great attitude. He said the offense was able to add a couple of wrinkles and to improve some of the things they were not doing a good job of. Coach Youing said some offensive players also got healthier. He said he hoped they created some steam to carry into this week. Next up for the Wildcats are the Forney...

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Matt Young on Pine Tree Game: a Roller Coaster Ride
Oct04

Matt Young on Pine Tree Game: a Roller Coaster Ride

Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young compared Friday night’s Pine Tree game at the Prim to a roller coaster ride. Despite a low production first half, Coach Young said the offense found their identity in the first half. He said they changed some pass protections for the second half. Coach Young said Pine Tree also adjusted their defensive front and he said the Wildcats took advantage of that to drive the ball down their...

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Matt Young on last Week and the Upcoming Sherman Game
Sep02

Matt Young on last Week and the Upcoming Sherman Game

When asked about the Wildcats’ offensive performance last Friday against Rockwall-Heath, Offensive Coordinator Matt Young says he was disappointed that they did not get into the end zone enough. He cites a lack of execution and penalties. Coach Young says if the Wildcats execute, they can score on anyone. He says running back Tyler Rosamond and the offensive line are both physical helping them to run successfully. [pb_vidembed...

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Matt Young Wildcat Offensive Co-ordinator
Aug26
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James Wallace Young
Nov27

James Wallace Young

Funeral services for James Wallace Young will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at League Street Church of Christ (1100 S League St, Sulphur Springs, TX) with Bro. Jerry Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery (376 CR 1175, Sulphur Springs, TX) with Chauncey Hawkins, Chris Young, Darius Raisey, Eric Hynson, Reggie Howard, and Richard Wilson, Brian Vaughn, Gerald Young...

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LaJuana Ruth Young
Nov21

LaJuana Ruth Young

LaJuana Ruth Young Funeral services for LaJuana Ruth Young, age 73, of Pickton will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Haun officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Forest cemetery with Austin Rodriguez, Joe Rodriguez, Mack Walters, Richard Bain, Cameron Bain, Kason Barnhart, Ted Matlock, and Blake Bain serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Hunter...

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Show Support For Local Coach Battling Cancer With Prayers, Donations Through Team Young
Jun30

Show Support For Local Coach Battling Cancer With Prayers, Donations Through Team Young

Although he recently accepted a position with Van ISD, Matt Young has a long history in Sulphur Springs. His family moved to town in 1989, when his dad accepted a coaching position. His dad coached for 11 years and his mom was a teacher. He followed his family into education, the past 14 years spent mentored and coaching Sulphur Springs students from the sidelines as offensive coordinator and line coach for football, the field in...

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Gilmore, Matthews’ Service To SSPD Celebrated At Retirement Reception
Jul30

Gilmore, Matthews’ Service To SSPD Celebrated At Retirement Reception

Thursday was a bittersweet day for Sulphur Springs Police Department. Officers, staff, city employees and friends gathered at City Hall to celebrate the service of two tenured public servants who collectively have dedicated more than 58 years to the police department and to wish the pair well as they begin the next chapter in their lives — retirement. July 29, 2021 — Retirement Reception for SSPD Communications Operator...

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