Results From February UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest
Last Thursday February 6th, 2020, the Sulphur Springs High school Band hosted a UIL District Solo and Ensemble Contest. The event took place at the First Baptist Church here in Sulphur Springs. Overall, SSISD students received 34 first medals. Of that 34, 23 students qualify for state. The UIL State Contest will be held in May, in Austin, TX. Arneson, Brooklyn Solo: 1st div State Qualifying SoloistArroyo, Anthony Solo: 1st div State...
MAKING A POINT: Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center
Mathematics Instructor Charla Holzbog emphasizes a point during her recent math class at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center. To obtain information regarding registration for classes at the campus, check the PJC Website at www.parisjc.edu, or call 903-885-1232. Charla Holzbog
Subdivision Variance, Contracts With LexisNexis And Firetrol Approved
A subdivision variance request, the sale and removal of a home from Precinct 1 county property, an agreement for a security access control system, a budget amendment for purchase of a tractor for the jail trustees farm, and a contract for additional research tools for judges and prosecutors were approved by Hopkins County Commissioner Court during their regular meeting Monday Hopkins County Commissioners Court Brinker Water Supply...
Lady Cats Soccer Coach Javier Aguayo Sees Possibility of a Good Start in District Play
The Lady Cats Soccer Team picked up a win in their last game Friday (February 7) before the start of district play on Tuesday night. Friday the Lady Cats won at Gerald Prim Stadium, 2-1 over Nevada Community. The Lady Cats won despite missing several other opportunities to score. Freshman Rebekah Stanley continued to impress as she had a goal after an assist from Janine Yamaguchi. Haley Robinson also added an unassisted goal. Coach...
Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton Feels Really Good About His Team Entering District Play Tuesday
Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton is very excited about his Wildcats team on the eve of the beginning of district play. Saturday (February 8) Coach Upton was on KSST Radio and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday Morning Coaches Show. On Friday night, the Wildcats won 3-1 at Nevada Community, a team preseason ranked #5 in Region II in Class 4A. Coach Upton said the Braves were a good team but he did say they have had a few injuries...
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell Prefers to Look at Big Game Ahead Instead of Looking Back to Friday Loss
Rather than dwell on last Friday’s (February 7) 48-31 loss at Mount Pleasant, Lady Cats Coach Brittney Tisdell is focusing on a big game coming up Tuesday night at home on senior night. She did have a few things to say about the Mount Pleasant game. Coach Tisdell said the Lady Cats got off to a good start Friday before falling off. She said she told her team at halftime Friday that she needed to be able to make substitutions...
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said Wildcats Needed to Be More Aggressive in Mt. Pleasant Loss Friday
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta, on KSST Radio and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday Morning Coaches Show, said the Wildcats came out too reserved against Mount Pleasant in a 45-31 loss on the road last Friday (February 7). He said the Wildcats needed to play aggressively, not passively. On top of that he said the Wildcats did not finish well inside and did not shoot the ball well. Coach Cipoletta said he’d rather have...
North Hopkins Baseball Team wins Saturday Home Scrimmage, 4-3 Over Martin’s Mill
The North Hopkins Panthers Baseball Team won a scrimmage game Saturday (February 8) at home against Martin’s Mill, 4-3. Martin’s Mill scored single runs over the first three innings to take a 3-0 lead. The Panthers tied the game with 3 runs in the bottom of the third. The Panthers scored the go ahead run in the bottom of the fourth and it proved to be enough to get the win in the seven inning game. Geoffrey Stewart, Kevin...
Miller Grove Lady Hornets Basketball Team Loses Game to One of the State’s Best Teams
Dodd City has one of the best girls’ basketball teams in Texas. They are ranked #2 in Class 1A this week according to a poll from the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches. Dodd City defeated Miller Grove last week, 79-9. For the Lady Hornets, Jorja Bessonett led the team in scoring with 6 points. Kaley Dorantes had 2 points. Lauren Bullard scored 1 point. Miller Grove ISD Hornet
Lady Cats Golf Tourney in Prosper on Monday, Wildcats Baseball Scrimmage Canceled
On this Monday (February 10) game day, the Lady Cats Golf Team is hoping to get in a tournament at Gentle Creek Country Club in Prosper. Tee off time was scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday. It’s the Lady Cats first scheduled spring semester golf tournament. Meanwhile the Wildcats Baseball Team’s scheduled first scrimmage of the season at Sherman Monday evening was canceled due to the weather. With lots of rain in the forecast...
