Lady Cats Win Second Game in Paris Tourney
The Lady Cats’ soccer team won their second game in a Paris tournament Friday downing former district foe Bonham, 6-0. Thursday the Lady Cats shut out Mabank, 2-0. The Lady Cats are now 3-1-1 for the season. The Lady Cats play Athens Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the Paris tournament.
Homecoming Games are Big Wins for Saltillo Lions, Lady Lions
Both the Saltillo Lions and Lady Lions got big wins over Fannindel Friday night. Mason McGill was presented as Homecoming Queen during the evening. The Lions topped Fannindel 86-48 and the Lady Lions won 83-27. Lyle Bench led the Lions with 23 points. Matt Gurley scored 19 points, Michael Simmons had 14 points and Trevor Moore added 12 points. Ryan Prewitt scored 6 points, Clayton Wilson 5 points, Walker McGill 3 points, and Branson...
Lady Cats in First Place with Win at Mt Pleasant
The Lady Cats’ basketball team came away with a big district win at Mt. Pleasant, 43-41 Friday night. The Lady Cats seemed to be cruising at halftime as they led 26-16. They held the Lady Tigers to a single point in the second quarter. Mt. Pleasant fought back in the third quarter and the Lady Cats took a slim 33-31 lead into the final quarter. The Lady Cats matched Mt. Pleasant point for point in the fourth quarter to come out...
Wildcats Have Bad Night in Loss to Mt Pleasant
The Wildcats’ basketball team picked a bad night for an off night as Mt. Pleasant defeated the Wildcats, 51-39 in Wildcats Gym Friday night. The Wildcats never seemed to get into any rhythm offensively and shots were not falling. The Tigers led 14-9 after one quarter, 26-13 at halftime and 40-25 after three quarters. Ke’Ontae Dunn led all scorers with 17 points for the Wildcats. Keaston Willis added 13 points. Dorian...
Saturday Forecast
Light drizzle and/or fog until midday; 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms today and tonight; High: 55; Low: 52; North wind around 5 mph
SSHS Soccer Continue Tournament Play Following Wins
Thursday was a good day for Wildcats and Lady Cats’ soccer teams. The Wildcats won a pair of tournament games and the Lady Cats won the only one they played. The Wildcats, in a Rockwall tournament, defeated Rockwall, 4-1 and also downed Dallas W.T. White, 2-0 Thursday. The Wildcats are now 4-1 for the season. They will play Garland at 4 p.m. Friday in the tournament. Meanwhile, the Lady Cats topped Mabank, 2-0 in a Paris...
Game Day: Wildcats and Lady Cats Face Undefeated District Foes
When the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ basketball teams face Mt. Pleasant’s Tigers and Lady Cats Friday night, first place in the district will be up for grabs. All four teams are undefeated in district play. The Wildcats will host the Tigers in Wildcats Gym. There will be a freshman game at 5 p.m., a JV contest at around 6:15 p.m. and then the big varsity contest at around 7:30 p.m. The Wildcats varsity is 3-0 in district play...
PJC Earns 2017 Military Friendly School Designation
Paris Junior College has earned the 2017 Military Friendly® School designation by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs®, STEM Jobs SM, and Military Spouse. First published in 2009, Military Friendly® Schools is the most comprehensive, powerful resource for veterans today. Each year, the list of Military Friendly® Schools is provided to service members and their families, helping them select the best college, university, or trade...
Agrilife Offers Accredited Food Handlers Program
GILMER – A Texas Department of State Health Services accredited food handlers program will be offered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Jan. 22 in Gilmer. Julie York, instructor and AgriLife Extension county coordinator/family and consumer sciences agent, Upshur County, noted the program date falls on a Sunday. The program is required for all food service employees to help promote food safety will be from 3-5 p.m. at the...
