Game Day: Wildcats Enter Playoffs Tonight Against John Tyler
The Wildcats’ basketball team enters the playoffs on this game day Tuesday (February 19). The #4 ranked Wildcats, District 15-5A’s number one seed, will be taking on John Tyler, District 16-5A’s fourth place team, in a bi-district game at Wills Point at 7 p.m.. The Wildcats were a perfect 10-0 in district play and they are 24-8 for the season. Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta says John Tyler is not your typical #4...
Sulphur Springs All-Sports Banquet is Being Eliminated to be Replaced by Individual Sports Format
Wildcats Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Greg Owens announced in a letter Tuesday (February 19) that the annual Sulphur Springs Wildcat All-Sports Banquet is going away to be replaced by gatherings for individual sports. In the letter, Coach Owens said the All Sports Banquet has become extremely long adding attempts to shorten the program have made people feel rushed and unable to properly recognize athletes and their...
Sulphur Springs UIL Academic Team Earns 2nd at Hallville Meet
The SSHS Wildcat UIL Academic Team travelled to Hallsville this past Saturday, February 16. As a team, our Wildcat UILers earned 2nd place overall at the Hallsville High School Invitational Meet. Congratulations to the following students and teams who brought home awards in their events. Ready Writing Annmarie Gunn 1st Place (Gail Herman – Coach) Computer Science Brayden Fisher 1st Place (Matt Wilder...
Oak Wilt Disease Threatens Texas Oaks in Spring
AUSTIN, Texas – From February through June, oak trees should not be pruned or wounded to prevent the spread of oak wilt disease. Texas A&M Forest Service reminds Texans that it is especially critical to avoid pruning oaks in Texas counties affected by oak wilt. When springtime comes, oak trees produce new leaves for the coming growing season. While the seasonal transition may leave oaks looking thin with yellowed leaves, new green...
Easter Egg Hunt Planned in Pacific Park For Everyone; Can You Help?
“EEA OUR YOUTH” 501C3 Non-Profit Organization plans to present an Easter Egg Hunt at Pacific Park on April 13, 2019. Everyone is invited! Bring the kids out for some family fun! 🤗 SAVE THE DATE. As we stay true to our mission, community activities are vital to the overall success of our youth. Thus, we’re asking for donations of candy filled eggs. Our goal is 1,000 eggs. We’re asking each LOCAL organization and business...
Lady Cats Remain Unbeaten
The Lady Cats’ softball team remained unbeaten at 6-0 for the season defeating Mineola, 6-2 at Lady Cat Park Monday afternoon (February 18). The Lady Cats used two 3 run innings to get the win. Bailey Haggerty got the pitching win going 7 innings and allowing 2 runs, both unearned, on 6 hits while striking out 2 and walking 1. Kelsey Wallace led off for the Lady Cats in the bottom of the first inning with a home run, her fourth...
Soccer: Lady Cats Lose in OT, Wildcats Lose to Tigers
Mount Pleasant 2, Lady Cats Soccer 1 The Lady Cats’ soccer team battled Mount Pleasant into overtime Monday night (February 18) at Gerald Prim Stadium before the Lady Tigers got a goal for a 2-1 win. Mount Pleasant’s Kenia Vaquera scored at the 3:50 mark during the second half of overtime. The Lady Tigers scored first in the contest as Karina Navarro scored a goal at 26:52 during the first half. The score remained 1-0...
Three Wildcats Sign to Play College Football
Wildcats Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Greg Owens is announcing (on February 18) that three more of his football players have made commitments to play college football. Landry Tyson Landry Tyson and Austin Dodd, who played both safety and wide receiver for the Wildcats this fall, are committed to Texas A&M-Commerce. Austin Dodd Defensive back and receiver Damiyon Dugan is committed to Hardin- Simmons in Abilene....
Willis Expected to Return for Bi-District Basketball
On KSST Radio and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday Morning (February 16) Coaches Show, Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said senior point guard Keaston Willis has been cleared by doctors to play in Tuesday night’s (February 19) bi-district game at 7 p.m. against John Tyler at Wills Point. The Wildcats will be the home team. Coach Cipoletta said Willis will probably need surgery on the fractured ankle after the season...
