Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Shares Thoughts on Defense at Corsicana and on Greenville Offense
Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Alex Guerra is a hard man to please. He says he was pleased for about half of Friday (October 18) night’s game at Corsicana. He says the Tigers did some stuff earlier they had not shown before. He says the Wildcats made adjustments and the Tigers did not try the new stuff anymore. Coach Guerra says the Wildcats did not tackle well Friday. He admits the defense got tired from being on the field a...
Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Discusses Offense Against Corsicana and Greenville Defense
Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young says the Wildcats offense is gaining some consistency in what they are doing. He said they graded out at 41% Friday night (October 18) against Corsicana. Coach Young says the Wildcats were just down 27-14 in the third quarter when they had a couple of frustrating drives. He says little things in execution did not get done. Coach Young says a blitzer was turned loose and a pass route was...
Hay Show and Sale Coming Up Friday Oct. 25, 11:30am
A Hopkins County agricultural tradition is continuing, and in 2019 being sponsored by the Natural Resources Conservation Services which, like Hopkins/Rains Farm Bureau, serves Hopkins and Rains Counties. The long-standing tradition is for hay growers to compare their product with others, with an eye to top nutrition in the hay they raise for forage for their animals. The 2019 deadline to enter hay samples was October 4, and according...
Beth Wisenbaker and Committee of SSHS Class of 1969 Plans 50th Reunion Celebration on October 26
Beth Brady Wisenbaker Beth Brady and 156 other Seniors graduated in May 1969 from Sulphur Springs High School, located back then on the site of today’s Sulphur Springs Elementary School and formerly Sulphur Springs Middle School. Plans for the 2019 reunion set for Saturday October 26 are twofold. There is a gathering for stew at 11am on the Hopkins County Stew Contest grounds under the Class of 1969 tent, set up across from...
Halloween Treats and Eats
Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent, 1200-B West Houston St., Sulphur Springs; 903-439-4909; [email protected] By Johanna Hicks, Extension Agent Halloween is just around the corner, but that doesn’t mean you have to be spooked by the sweets your child will be consuming. With preparation and help from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s “Dinner Tonight,” you can ensure that your child...
Wildcats Football Second Half Woes Subject For Coach Owens on Saturday Morning Coach’s Show
An unusual thing is happening to the Wildcats this season. In several games, they go into halftime still very much in a game only to see things unravel in the second half. In started in game one versus Frisco Wakeland. A 17-17 halftime score ends up Wakeland 53, Wildcats 17. On Friday (October 18), the Wildcats trailed Corsicana on the road by only 21-14 at the half. The Tigers outscore the Wildcats 20-0 in the second half. Wildcats...
Lady Cats Volleyball Team Struggled on the Road Again Last Friday at Lindale
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner acknowledges that her team has struggled on the road during district play. She says it has been especially obvious on Fridays. The trend continued last Friday (October 18) as the Lady Cats lost at Lindale, 3-0 by the score of 25-19, 25-19 and 25-15. Coach Dorner says her team just did not show up adding they struggled all the way around, couldn’t get things going and couldn’t get...
11 Texas Wineries Featured At Main Street Uncorked
Main Street Uncorked 2019 Downtown remained busy Saturday with patrons visiting Main Street Uncorked, a wine tasting event in which allowed participants to sample the flavors available from nearly a dozen different Texas wineries and shop or eat downtown. Music from live band played and many congregated at tables placed near the stage, for people to relax in the pleasantly cooler fall temperatures. Booths offered treats, candles,...
Wildcat Band Has Nice Warm Up Contest Saturday For Upcoming Area Contest
The Wildcat Band warmed up for the big Area UIL Contest coming up this Saturday with a fine showing this past Saturday (October 19) at the Texas A&M-Commerce NETEX Marching Invitational. Wildcat Band Director Spencer Emmert said the event featured much stronger competition this year as 6A bands were invited. He said that is a positive thing for his band. Emmert said out of 20-25 bands, the Wildcats’ made it into the top ten...
Tradin’ Post for Monday, October 21st, 2019
For Sale: a Stew Pot Rack. It is made with “heavy pipe with horseshoes welded on top for a stew paddle.” It also includes hooks for chains. Asking $150.00 for it. Located in Sulphur Springs. If interested, or for more details, please call Garland H. at 580-729-0752. For Sale: a used, old style 25 and a half inch color GE TV. “Works just fine, in good condition.” This television is heavy. If interested, or for...
