Fall Armyworms By Mario Villarino
The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, is a common pest of bermudagrass, sorghum, corn, wheat and rye grass and many other crops in north and central Texas. According to Dr. Allen Knutson, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension entomologist, the larvae of fall armyworms are green, brown or black with white to yellowish lines running from head to tail. A distinct white line between the eyes forms an inverted “Y” pattern on the face. Four...
Creative Arts Contest – Are You Ready? By Johanna Hicks
Every year, the Hopkins County Fall Festival features fun events for the entire family. This year’s event will begin with a ribbon cutting on Celebration Square at noon, Friday, October 19. The parade will take place on Saturday, October 20, and other events will take place throughout the week. Two of the highlights of the fair are the Arts & Crafts Show and the Creative Arts Contest. These are two totally...
Wildcat Team Tennis Picks Up 17-2 Win Against Pine Tree
Perhaps the Wildcats’ team tennis squad is getting hot at just the right time. Thursday (August 23) afternoon, the Wildcats won handily against Pine Tree on the road, 17-2. It was the Wildcats second straight win as they also took a 17-2 home win against Marshall last Thursday (August 16). The Wildcats are now 3-7 for the season. They have been very competitive in many other matches this season. The Wildcats lost by a single...
Lady Cats Win 2, Lose 1 in Tyler Tournament Pool Play
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team, ranked #11 in the state, won two and lost one during pool play Thursday (August 23) in the Tyler ISD Volleyball Tournament. The matches were played at Tyler Lee High School. The Lady Cats opened with a bad first set loss to old district foe Hallsville. However the Lady Cats bounced back to win sets two and three and the match, 28-26 and 25-23. No big comeback was forthcoming in the Lady Cats...
Turnovers Create Problems for Wildcat Offense in Scrimmage Thursday Night
Whether it’s a mid-season game or a preseason scrimmage, it’s hard for a team to have four turnovers and win. The Liberty-Eylau Leopards took advantage of four Wildcats’ turnovers to take a 28-21 scrimmage win at Gerald Prim Stadium Thursday (August 23) evening. The Leopards got off to a good start going 75 yards on their opening drive for a score using 6 minutes and 33 seconds. Liberty-Eylau used a 9 yard TD run to...
SSHS Cross Country to Run in Commerce Tigers Invitational
Wildcats and Lady Cats Cross Country Coach Ross Hicks said he was pleased with last Saturday’s (August 18) time trial run at Coleman Park to determine his seven Wildcats and Lady Cats who will run this Saturday at the Commerce Tigers Invitational at Commerce High School. He said Kaitlyn Ferrell was the top finisher for the Lady Cats Saturday. She was followed by Landrie McKinney and Ashley Noe. For the Wildcats, Landon Thornton...
Wildcat Football: Defense; Offensive Linemen
Defensive Coordinator Alex Guerra on Expectations for Wildcats Defense This Season Earlier this week, new Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Alex Guerra discussed his expectations for the Wildcats defense this season. He said thy will need to play fast and play with a lot of heart and emotion. Coach Guerra said he wants a very chaotic defense but also one that plays under control. He said he wants guys who go at it with passion and...
Game Day: Football Scrimmage; Volleyball; Team Tennis
Football, volleyball and team tennis are all happening on this Thursday (August 23) game day. Those football fans who have been asking coaches and media how the Wildcats are doing can see for themselves. The varsity Wildcats will have their one and only scrimmage of the season Thursday at 7 p.m. at Gerald Prim Stadium. They will be asking for $2 for admission to benefit Our Day to Shine, a Texas High School Coaches Association fund...
Mental Health and Wellness Seminar on September 8 at Arbala Road Church of Christ
Pastoring Minister and congregation invites everyone to Arbala Road Church of Christ on the weekend of September 8 and 9, 2018 for special events benefiting individuals and families. On the evening of Saturday September 8 at 6pm, a Health and Wellness Seminar will be presented by counselor Israel Lewis. Statistics show that 60 million Americans have mental illness issues within any given year, and no matter the cause, these issues...
