Wildcats Baseball in Sherman-Denison Tourney; Player Evaluation Continues
Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack said Wildcats’ coaches and players did not panic after three bad losses in a Lindale tournament last weekend. The Wildcats bounced back to defeat the host Lindale, 5-3 Saturday night. Coach Hammack called the Saturday night game a good barometer for the Wildcats. After all, he said Lindale is a good team picked to win their district and he noted they played very well in a Tyler tournament...
Carrillo Notches 400th Career Win; Lady Cats Begin District Play Tuesday at Lady Cat Park
The Lady Cats’ softball team won 4 and lost 2 in a Wylie tournament this past week. The Lady Cats’ win early Saturday was the 400th in the career of Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo. Coach Carrillo’s career spans 20 years and he is in his 12th year at Sulphur Springs. In Wylie Thursday, the Lady Cats shut out McKinney, 8-0 and then lost a close one to Sachse, 7-6. On Friday the Lady Cats outslugged Lubbock...
Wildcat Golf Continues Preparation for District Tourney
After lots of rainy and cold weather , the Wildcats’ golf team made up for lost time by playing the grueling Twisted 54 Tournament in Longview last week. That tournament features 36 holes on Friday and 18 more holes on Saturday on a longer and more challenging golf course. Wildcats Golf Coach Chris Owens said it’s a great tournament and he was pleased his team got to play a lot of golf while enjoying nice weather. He said...
Dugan, Blanch Qualify for State Powerlift Meet
Two Wildcats’ powerlifters qualified for the state meet at a regional meet at Lindale Saturday. D’Idrec Dugan won the 242 pound weight class to qualify. Ian Blanch finished third in the 242-pound weight class but will go to state for lifting the qualifying weight of 1500 pounds. Three other Wildcats scored points. Alex Rodriguez finished third in the 123-pound weight class. Joe’ell Morales was third in the 132-pound...
District 23-A All District Team Announced
The Miller Grove and Saltillo boys’ basketball teams were well represented on the 23-A All-District Team. Sulphur Bluff also earned some selections. The district’s MVP was Miller Grove senior Andjelo Alcox. Offensive Player of the Year was Saltillo senior Walker McGill. Defensive Play of the Year was Miller Grove senior Albert Serrano. Newcomer of the Year was Saltillo freshman Chris Boekhorst. District Coach of the Year...
Iwuakor Named District MVP; All-District Team Announced
Eight Wildcats’ basketball players made the All-District team selected by the district’s head coaches recently. Wildcats’ junior post player Victor Iwuakor was chosen as the District’s Most Valuable Player. Junior guard Keaston Willis, sophomore forward Godsgift Ezedinma and sophomore point guard Michael Jefferson were selected First Team All-District. Senior Bryson Lynn and senior Dedric Godbolt made Second...
Memorial Services Set for Rancher, Contractor, Community Leader Jack D. Gillis
Jack D. Gillis passed away peacefully at age 94 on March 5, 2018 in the presence of his family. Mr. Gillis was born on September 21, 1923 in Cumby, Texas to parents A.K. and Ruth Record Gillis. He graduated from Cumby High School and then attended East Texas State College in Commerce and Texas A&M University in College Station. On May 1, 1943, he married his girlfriend from the first grade, Ruth Plunkett Gillis, who preceded him...
Amazing Heart and Passion For Our Kids: Charles McCauley
By Jim Rogers March 5, 2018 – Sulphur Springs High School band students wore their band shirts to school Monday in memory of their beloved director and SSHS Fine Arts Director Charles McCauley. McCauley died Sunday morning. Social media has been filled with pictures and comments honoring his life and work. McCauley was one of those unique people who enabled all to find in him a friend. His love for his work, his students, his...
Add-On-Money Boosts Junior Market Livestock Sale of Champions
The 2018 Junior Market Livestock Show Sale of Champions dollar total eclipsed the 2017 total by $55,000. The final count of add-on-money that came in after the sale brought the 2018 total to $431,404. Results of Saturday February 24th sale stood at $402,000. This is another record year for the Junior Market Livestock Show. There were 142 FFA/4-H kid’s projects sold Saturday afternoon. Organizers of the show stated their thanks to...
