Wildcat Football: Punters, Kickers, Outside Linebackers
Editor’s Note: We continue our look at Wildcat Varsity Football in preparation for the 2018 Season. Greg Owens on Punter and Kickers Wildcats Head Football Coach Greg Owens also specializes in coaching kickers and punters for the Wildcats. His punter this year is the experienced senior Jermond Bryant-Amos. Last season Bryant-Amos punted in 8 games punting 16 times for an average of 38.06 yards per kick. His long kick was 56...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report August 8-14, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for August 8, 2018 to August 14, 2018: Disturbance: 7;Thefts: 6;Burglaries: 4;Terroristic Threats: 1;Criminal Mischiefs: 2; Inquests: 2; Suspicious Circumstances: 4; Suspicious Vehicles: 7; Suspicious Persons: 4; Alarms: 3; Harassments: 2; Criminal Trespasses: 2; Scams: 1; Frauds: 0; Abandoned Vehicles: 0; Cows Out: 25; Horses Out: 2; Welfare Checks: 3; Assaults: 1; Dog Bites: 1; Fires: 1; Noise...
City Council Sets Course for Future Meetings
Tuesday night, August 21, 2018 in a special session the Sulphur Springs City Council approved placing a tax revenue increase on the September 4th Regular Session Agenda and set two public hearings regarding the increase. They approved placing raises for the City Municipal Judges and City Secretary in the 2018-2019 budget and discussed nominees for a City Charter Review Committee. In a 5-2 vote the Sulphur Springs City Council placed a...
12-Week Family Bible Study Series to Begin at Brashear Baptist Church
Taking the Brashear exit south from Interstate 30 in Hopkins County, you will see the Brashear Baptist Church on both sides of CR 3389, just a stone’s throw from the Post Office. The original part of the church and sanctuary was expanded in recent years to accommodate growth, with a new family life center, kitchen, gym and generous parking across the street. The church now serves a growing congregation pastored by David Burns,...
Lady Cats Defeat Forney
Scoring big points down the stretch proved to be the difference Tuesday night as the Lady Cats’ volleyball team defeated Forney, 3-0 at Wildcat Gym. In sets one and two, the score was tied 23-23 late. The Lady Cats scored the final two points in both sets to win them 25-23 and 25-23. In set three, the teams were tied 19-19 down the stretch. The Lady Cats scored six straight points to win the set, 25-19 and the match, 3-0. The...
Winnsboro Police Report August 13-19, 2018
Winnsboro Police made five arrests, investigated two accidents, responded to 129 calls for service, issued 30 citations and 35 warnings during the August 13-19, 2018 reporting period. Kimberly Nelson, 35, of Winnsboro, was arrested August 13th for Public Intoxication. Dereck Applegate, 32, of Pittsburg was arrested August 14th for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3 less than 28-grams in a Drug Free Zone. Kara...
Wildcat Football Continues to Prepare for 2018 Season: Running Backs, Defensive Linemen
Editor’s Note: Wildcat Football continues to prepare for the 2018 Season. KSST Sports Director Don Julien is doing a series with various position coaches regarding players that will make an impact this season. Young on Running Backs Wildcats Football Offensive Coordinator Matt Young also coaches the varsity running back group. He has a group of four this season. Coach Young has two seniors: veteran Colton Allen and Kaleb Myles....
Game Day: Lady Cats Host Forney Following Weekend Tournament Win in Wills Point
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team captured the championship of a Wills Point tournament last Friday and Saturday (August 17-18) and Coach Justin Maness said the Lady Cats played extremely well. He said they really seemed to put it all together on Saturday with victories over Wills Point, district foe Texas High and Commerce. Volleyball district includes Texas High. Football district will not in 2018. Coach Maness said the victory...
School Starts and It Is Official: Wildcat Basketball Looses Three to Family Move
Tuesday (August 21) was the first day of school in the Sulphur Springs ISD, and school started Tuesday at Sulphur Springs High School without three of the school’s top basketball stars enrolled. The Jefferson family has relocated to the Waco area. The Wildcats’ basketball team will be without senior post Victor Iwuakor, junior forward Godsgift Ezedinma and junior point guard Michael Jefferson this season. The trio are...
