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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Smith Sentenced To Life In Prison For Continuous Sexual Abuse Of Young Children
Kenneth Charles Smith was sentenced in the 8th Judicial Court in Hopkins County to life in prison for continuous sexual abuse of children under age 14, according to court reports. Kenneth Charles Smith (HCSO jail photo) Smith was initially charged in September 2019 with indecency with a child, after a 15-year-old who does not reside in Sulphur Springs, made an outcry and Sulphur Springs Police were alerted. The teen alleged she was...
Harrison Sentenced On Continuous Sexual Abuse Of Young Child, Indecency Charges
A Hopkins County jury convicted a 51-year-old McKinney man Thursday of continuous sexual abuse of a young child and indecency with a child by contact. On Friday, Rodney Lee Harrison was sentenced to 45 years in prison on the continuous sexual abuse case and 25 years on the indecency case; the sentences are to run concurrently, according to the District Attorney’s Office. Continuous sexual abuse of a young child is an...
Young Eagles Flights at Sulphur Springs Airport
The Annual Young Eagles Flight Rally is scheduled for Saturday September 15, 2018 at Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport, located on Highway 19 North. Numerous certified pilots will fly in with their own planes to share the love and excitement of flying with a new generation. The program is put on by the Experimental Aircraft Association local chapter 1094 and is absolutely free. During this nation-wide Young Eagles event, young...
