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Lady Cats Softball Wins Third Straight District Contest
Mar16

Lady Cats Softball Wins Third Straight District Contest

Lady Cats softball on Tuesday, Mar. 15 beat the Lady Tigers 6-0 in Mount Pleasant. Coach David Carrillo and his squad battled for eight innings with Mount Pleasant Tuesday. The extra inning proved to be enough for Sulphur Springs as they batted in 6 runs en route to a 6-0 shutout victory in Mount Pleasant. Crimson Bryant got herself her third straight win pitching for the Lady Cats. In eight innings, the junior allowed three hits and...

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Wildcats Baseball Falls to Mount Pleasant 9-1 in District Opener
Mar16

Wildcats Baseball Falls to Mount Pleasant 9-1 in District Opener

Baseball had a tough opener to their district season, falling to Mount Pleasant 9-1 on Tuesday, Mar. 15. Sulphur Springs could not keep up with their rival as the Tigers scored two early three runs through four innings to pull ahead 3-0. Coach Jerrod Hammack’s squad scored a run of their own in the bottom frame of the 5th but the visiting Tigers scored three runs each in the sixth and seventh innings to win over the Wildcats in...

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March 16 Chamber Connection – Business After Hours, Marketing Strategy Session Coming Up
Mar16

March 16 Chamber Connection – Business After Hours, Marketing Strategy Session Coming Up

By Butch Burney, Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Spots are filling up for the 33rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, coming to Sulphur Springs Country Club on Friday, April 8. Chamber Golf Tournament flyer The tournament format is a six-person scramble, with the low net team putting their names on the trophy.There are two tee times: 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The morning group is limited to 18 teams, while the afternoon...

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Lady Cats Soccer Ends Season With 5-0 Loss in Hallsville
Mar16

Lady Cats Soccer Ends Season With 5-0 Loss in Hallsville

Women’s soccer get behind early and never recovered, losing in Hallsville 5-0 on Tuesday, Mar. 15.  Sulphur Springs coughed up four goals in the first period. The Lady Cats at home at Bobcat Stadium Tuesday scored once more in the second en route to a commanding 5-0 win over Coach Javier Aguayo’s team. Tuesday’s loss in Hallsville (9-2-1) ends women’s soccer’s season.  Coach Aguayo’s squad dealt with a slew of missing...

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Como-Pickton Science Fair Winners
Mar16

Como-Pickton Science Fair Winners

Como-Pickton Science Fair winners were recently honored by the CPCISD Board of Trustees for their achievements. Simon Poortvliet won first place honors, Madison Childress finished second and Maggie Flemens third. Abbi Garcia received Honorable Mention. Maggie Flemens went on to receive first place among fifth grade competitors in the Region 8 chemical/physical science fair category, school officials reported. Como-Pickton science fair...

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Wildcats Soccer Falls to Hallsville on Senior Night, 2-1
Mar16

Wildcats Soccer Falls to Hallsville on Senior Night, 2-1

Men’s soccer fought for three periods to get a Senior Night win but ultimately fell short in overtime.  Sulphur Springs got ahead 1-0 over the visiting Bobcats but gave up two unanswered en route to a 2-1 loss on Tuesday, Mar. 15 to end their regular season.  Edgar Salazar scored the lone goal on the night in the loss for the Wildcats in the second period.  Six Wildcats suited up for the final time at Gerald Prim Stadium;...

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Boil Water Notice Issued March 15 For Shady Grove #2 WSC
Mar16

Boil Water Notice Issued March 15 For Shady Grove #2 WSC

Hopkins County, Texas – Due to reduced pressure and a water leak, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required Shady Grove #2 public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these...

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MG, Yantis Thespians To Perform OAP At Bi-District Contest Friday At SSHS Auditorium
Mar15

MG, Yantis Thespians To Perform OAP At Bi-District Contest Friday At SSHS Auditorium

Thespians from two local school districts will be among the competitors in the Bi-District One Act Play contest Sulphur Springs ISD is slated to host Friday in the SSHS Auditorium at the Civic Center. Both Yantis and Miller Grove’s plays were selected to advance from district to bi-district competition, and are to be among the plays performed March 18. The Yantis Owls will lead things off at 10 a.m. with their rendition of...

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Como-Pickton Students Advance To Bi-District With OAP Performance
Mar15

Como-Pickton Students Advance To Bi-District With OAP Performance

The Como-Pickton Eagles represented the district well in the One Act Play contest last week. Not only did the play advance from District to Bi-District Competition, but six students received individual recognition for their contributions to the play. Receiving All-Star Cast accolades were Makayla Hall, Baylee Bowen and Danica Wiggins. Dana Baxley and Sam Tapley received Honorable Mention All-Star Cast recognition as well. Sandra Tran...

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Four Teams in Action For Tuesday Game Day
Mar15

Four Teams in Action For Tuesday Game Day

Both soccer teams, baseball and softball are all on deck on Tuesday, Mar. 15.  Soccer wraps up their regular seasons today and baseball, softball take on Mount Pleasant. Baseball tees off their district-opening contest at home against the Tigers.  Sulphur Springs had a tough time in tourney season, taking on stiff competition across 5A and 6A, going 3-7 over three weekends. The Wildcats enter district season with a 3-8 overall...

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