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Wildcats Basketball Falls Shy of Upset in Regional Semifinals
Mar05

Wildcats Basketball Falls Shy of Upset in Regional Semifinals

March 5, 2023 – Coach Brandon Shaver’s team gave it their all, but came excruciatingly short to upsetting Faith Family Academy in the Regional tournament. Sulphur Springs fell to the Eagles, 62-48. Falling behind early, the men’s basketball team played from behind the entire game. Each time the Wildcats made big shots, FFA came right back with some impressive shots of their own. Sulphur Springs kept it tight,...

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Wildcats Basketball Faces Dallas Pinkston in Regional Quarterfinals
Feb26

Wildcats Basketball Faces Dallas Pinkston in Regional Quarterfinals

February 26, 2023 – Coach Brandon Shaver and his team are thrilled following Friday’s second-round win. Friday, Feb. 24 in Royse City, the Wildcats dispatched Wilmer-Hutchins 56-44 for an Area championship. That win Friday marks the second straight year under Shaver that men’s basketball has clinched a ticket to the Regional Quarterfinals. It’s also the fourth time in six seasons that Sulphur Springs heads to...

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Wildcats Basketball Ekes by Lindale for Bi-District Championship
Feb22

Wildcats Basketball Ekes by Lindale for Bi-District Championship

Sulphur Springs got just about all they could handle Tuesday, Feb. 21 in their opening round playoff game. In Forney for their Bi-District game, the Wildcats squeaked by Lindale 54-53. Coach Brandon Shaver’s squad jumped out to leads at points, but the Eagles kept firm and played on. Each time Sulphur Springs secured a bit of momentum, only to see Lindale consistency strike back. The Wildcats found themselves with up to an eight...

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Wildcats Basketball Bi-District Playoff Set For Tuesday
Feb19

Wildcats Basketball Bi-District Playoff Set For Tuesday

Coach Brandon Shaver and his team are all too ready to get back out there. Following a 10-0 district season, Wildcats basketball is riding high and set to begin the playoff push. The Sulphur Springs coach confirmed Saturday that his squad takes on Lindale in the Bi-District round of playoffs. The Eagles enter the opening round 22-10 on the season, having been seeded fourth in 16-4A. They tied Bronsboro for third, only to lose the...

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Wildcats Basketball Goes Perfect 10-0 During District Season
Feb15

Wildcats Basketball Goes Perfect 10-0 During District Season

Coach Brandon Shaver and his team are thrilled following Tuesday’s senior night win over Pittsburg. Sulphur Springs with the win Tuesday wraps up a perfect 10-0 district season. Tuesday saw both teams struggle to score early, but that changed heading into the second as the Wildcats basketball team lead 21-7 after one quarter. From there Sulphur Springs cruised to a 55-34 win on Senior Night. Jumping out to a commanding 21-7 lead...

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Wildcats Basketball Hosts Senior Night Tuesday
Feb11

Wildcats Basketball Hosts Senior Night Tuesday

Coach Brandon Shaver and his team are just one win away from completing a perfect 10-0 district season. Tuesday has Wildcats basketball again at home on Tuesday, Feb. 14 hosting Pittsburg. The visiting Panthers remain winless at 0-9 heading into the regular-season finale. On Friday Sulphur Springs began their two-game home-stand hosting Pleasant Grove, and for the second time this season the Wildcats win big over the Hawks, this time...

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Wildcats Basketball Clinches 15-4A District Championship
Feb10

Wildcats Basketball Clinches 15-4A District Championship

Coach Brandon Shaver and his team picked up another huge win Tuesday, Feb. 7 in Paris. Wildcats basketball soundly staked their claim as the number one team in District 15-4A by picking up their fifth win by 20 points or more in their eight district games. It’s also the third straight such win. More importantly, their 66-39 blowout win at North Lamar Tuesday clinches the No. 1 seed for Sulphur Springs. The Wildcats hold a...

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Wildcats Basketball Clinches No. 1 Seed with Win Tuesday
Feb06

Wildcats Basketball Clinches No. 1 Seed with Win Tuesday

Coach Brandon Shaver’s team has a great opportunity Tuesday. In Paris at North Lamar Tuesday, if his team can take care of business and pick up the win, the Wildcats clinch the No. 1 seed for the playoffs. The Panthers (2-5, 5th in 15-4A), won only their second game in district play Friday when they beat winless Pittsburg 49-42. They have a much tougher test ahead of them Tuesday, Feb. 7 when they host Sulphur Springs. Wildcats...

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Wildcats Basketball Locked In for Two-Game Home Stand This Week
Jan30

Wildcats Basketball Locked In for Two-Game Home Stand This Week

Coach Brandon Shaver and his team are all too happy to be back at home to begin round two of district play. Sulphur Springs is a perfect 5-0 heading into a two-game home stand. Wildcats basketball hosts Paris and Liberty Eylau, two of three schools in District 15-4A tied for second at 3-2. No better time to be back at home than hosting two teams tied for second. With Sulphur Springs already two games up on the competition, one win, or...

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Wildcats Basketball Races Past Pleasant Grove, at Pittsburg Friday
Jan25

Wildcats Basketball Races Past Pleasant Grove, at Pittsburg Friday

Coach Brandon Shaver’s team has another road contest on Friday, Jan. 27 at Pittsburg. Sulphur Springs hopes to keep the good times rolling, as they remain the lone undefeated team in 15-4A after Tuesday’s win at Pleasant Grove. Coming into the road match-up, both squads entered the game 3-0 as the two remaining undefeated teams in the district. It would be Wildcats basketball that left the PGHS Gym as the victors, using...

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