Early Morning Assault Results in Arrest
Before the Hopkins County Deputy arrived, Quinston Trail Brooks, 20, of Sulphur Springs had left the Highway 11 West location to which the deputy had been called regarding a disturbance. At the location, the deputy noted the visible injuries to the neck and arms of the female victim. Damage to the victim’s yard was also noted. Brooks was found at his Beckham Street residence at 2:49 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Brooks admitted to...
Clydemae “Clydia” Boyd
Funeral service for Clydemae “Clydia” Boyd, age 76, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Mitchell Chapel Church of God in Christ with Bishop Nelson Gatlin officiating. Interment will follow at Coffee Cemetery, Como with Johnny Wright, Mario Thomas, Bryant Jackson, Jeremy McGill, R.V. Jones and Reginald Thomas serving as pallbearers and Bill Barrett, Lester Henley and Joel Peoples serving as...
Lady Cats Defeat Hallsville 2-1; Enter Bi-District as Second Place Team in District
The Lady Cats’ soccer team defeated the district’s top team Hallsville, 2-1 at the SSHS Track Complex Tuesday night to nail down the number two seed in the district. Lady Cats Soccer Coach Jesus DeLeon believes the Lady Cats will now face Royse City in a bi-district playoff game. Details still need to be worked out. In the game, Hallsville actually scored first at 19:59 of the first half on a nice crossing play. Lady...
Wildcats Are in Playoffs Following Victory at Hallsville
For the second year in a row, the Wildcats’ soccer team has faced a must win game at Hallsville to get into the playoffs. For the second straight year, the Wildcats came through with the win. The Wildcats jumped on the Bobcats with 3 first half goals and led 3-0 at the half. Hallsville could only get one goal back and the Wildcats tacked on a late goal to take the 4-1 win. The win gave the Wildcats the fourth and final playoff...
Lady Cats Softball 2-1 in District
The Pine Tree Lady Cats jumped out to a 4-0 lead after 4 innings and then held on to defeat the Lady Cats’ softball team, 5-3 at Pine Tree Tuesday night. Pine Tree led 5-1 after five. The Lady Cats managed single runs in the sixth and seventh but it wasn’t enough. The Lady Cats outhit the Lady Pirates 11 to 8. Bailey Haggerty pitched all six innings for the Lady Cats allowing 5 runs on 8 hits and she struck out 6. The Lady...
Wildcats Baseball Wins District Opener
First the good news. The Wildcats’ baseball team opened district play with a win on the road at Pine Tree Tuesday night. However the game may have set a new standard for winning ugly. The Wildcats won 13-8. They hit the ball well rapping out 12 hits. Pine Tree pitchers issued 8 walks, hit two batters and committed 6 errors. Wildcats pitchers issued 10 walks and they made 4 errors. 337 pitches were made in the 3 hour and 2 minute...
Wednesday Forecast
High: 58; Low: 48; Wind: East, southeast 5-10 mph; Patchy drizzle after 2 a.m. Wednesday night
Wildcat and Lady Cat Senior Nights
On Friday, March 10th, the Sulphur Springs Wildcats held Senior Night on the Sulphur Springs home field. 10 senior boys and their families were recognized. On Tuesday night, the Lady Cats held Senior Night, honoring 7 senior girls and their families. Below are pictures of Senior Night presentations and a few of our favorite Wildcat and LadyCat pictures. soccer 2017 soccer 2017 soccer 2017 soccer 2017 soccer 2017 soccer 2017 soccer...
Lady Cat Track Travels to Lindale After Spring Break
Lady Cats Track Coach Triston Abron liked the Gilmer Track Meet last Friday for several reasons. He was able to bring more competitors as he fielded both a JV and Varsity team. Coach Abron said due to the tougher competition in this meet, the Lady Cats did not finish first. He enjoyed competing against solid East Texas teams such as Liberty-Eylau, Gilmer, Marshall and Tatum. Coach Abron said the step up in competition gave him a...
