Wildcats Soccer Wins Big at Pine Tree 6-2, Clinches Playoff Berth
Men’s soccer kept the goals coming, winning big 6-2 at Pine Tree on Tuesday, Mar. 8. Tuesday’s win in Longview clinched a playoff spot for Coach Alexi Upton’s squad. The win is the third straight for men’s soccer. Sulphur Springs put in goals from four different players, with three more Wildcats assisting on goals in the win. Alex Yanez got the brace in Longview, scoring the fourth and fifth goals thanks to assists from...
Sulphur Springs ISD 2022-2023 School Calendar Approved On 6-1 Vote
The Sulphur Springs ISD 2022-2023 school calendar was approved this week on a 6-1 vote of the school board, with trustee John Prickette citing a need for more classroom instructional days when voting against the calendar as proposed. The calendar is very similar to the 2021-2022 school instructional calendar, with one noted exception. Staff preparation and work days will be on Mondays instead of Fridays, according to Sulphur Springs...
Lady Cats Soccer Falls to Pine Tree on Senior Night, 4-1
Women’s soccer got up early but could not hold it, falling to Pine Tree 4-1 on Tuesday, Mar. 8 at Gerald Prim Stadium. Sulphur Springs scored a goal in the first 10 minutes of action to go up 1-0, but it did not last for long. The visiting Lady Pirates scored four unanswered goals to beat Lady Cats soccer 4-1 on Tuesday, Mar. 8 for women’s soccer’s Senior Night. While Pine Tree may have underestimated Sulphur Springs,...
SSHS Jury Renders Guilty Verdict in Mock Murder Trial Performed At Courthouse
A Sulphur Springs High School jury found a defendant guilt during a mock murder trial performed at Hopkins County Courthouse Tuesday morning. The mock trial is an annual event conducted to allow SSHS students to practice in a real courtroom things they’ve learned in class as part of the pretend case. Students are selected to serve as witnesses, court bailiffs, prosecuting and defense attorneys, victims or those connected to...
Tuesday Game Day Has Three Teams On Deck, Softball Pushed Back to Wednesday
Tuesday, Mar. 8 is an eventful one for Sulphur Springs sports. Golf plays in their third competition of the season, their second match in a week. Both soccer teams play in their second-to-last regular season contests. Softball was originally scheduled to tee off at Lady Cat Park Tuesday but has since been pushed to Wednesday. Last week men’s golf travelled to Longview for a two-day tournament, and now have their second-to-last...
Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center Director Rob Stanley Assists
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Director Rob Stanley assists student Mary Lane of Sulphur Springs as she works on a class assignment in the library. For information about classes at the campus, call 903-885-1232. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs class PJC Center Director Rob Stanley assists
American Legion, VFW Hosting March 12 Blood Drive
American Legion Post 66 and VFW Post 8560 will host a blood drive in the Carter BloodCare bus in Brookshire’s parking lot May 1, 2021 American Legion Post 66 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8560 are hosting the Carter BloodCare bus Saturday in Brookshire’s parking lot, 809 Gilmer St. in Sulphur Springs. The March 12 blood drive will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Every donation is appreciated. Donor Eligibility Blood...
15 Personnel Changes Approved For Sulphur Springs ISD In Addition To Contract Extensions
Douglass ECLC Principal/Head Start Director To Retire, SSES Counselor Resigns Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees approved 15 personnel changes in addition to routine contract extensions recommended for certified and non-certified administrative personnel for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years. SSISD logo Among the 15 personnel changes approved by trustees at the recommendation of administrators following an executive session...
Mayor Encourages All To Join Him in Celebration Of Texas History Month
March 6 Designated As Alamo Day Texas has a diverse and colorful history, which Sulphur Springs Mayor John Sellers hopes all will join him during the month of March in celebrating the state during Texas History Month. And, for those who many not know, not only is March a busy and important month in Texas but several important events transpired and are observed during the first full week in March – including Alamo Day on March 6....
Lady Cats Softball Close Out Tournament With 3-0 Win
Coach David Carrillo’s squad got a big 3-0 win over Canton Saturday, Mar. 5 in Royse City. The win over Canton gave Lady Cats softball a 4-1 record in the tournament and put Sulphur Springs in first place to win the tourney. Crimson Bryant got the win Saturday, pitching 6 shutout innings and allowing only one hit in the win. The junior walked two and struck out 16 batters Saturday. Both Jadyn Harper and Parris Pickett got two...
