Carrillo Comments on Lady Cats Tuesday Win
Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo said he knew Mineola was a good team when he scheduled them. The Lady Cats had their closest game of the young season defeating the Yellowjackets, 6-2 at Lady Cat Park Monday afternoon (February 18). The game was originally scheduled for Tuesday night but was moved up because of concerns with Tuesday’s weather. Coach Carrillo liked that his team had a face a good left handed pitcher. He...
Game Day: Wildcats Enter Playoffs Tonight Against John Tyler
The Wildcats’ basketball team enters the playoffs on this game day Tuesday (February 19). The #4 ranked Wildcats, District 15-5A’s number one seed, will be taking on John Tyler, District 16-5A’s fourth place team, in a bi-district game at Wills Point at 7 p.m.. The Wildcats were a perfect 10-0 in district play and they are 24-8 for the season. Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta says John Tyler is not your typical #4...
Sulphur Springs All-Sports Banquet is Being Eliminated to be Replaced by Individual Sports Format
Wildcats Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Greg Owens announced in a letter Tuesday (February 19) that the annual Sulphur Springs Wildcat All-Sports Banquet is going away to be replaced by gatherings for individual sports. In the letter, Coach Owens said the All Sports Banquet has become extremely long adding attempts to shorten the program have made people feel rushed and unable to properly recognize athletes and their...
Sulphur Springs UIL Academic Team Earns 2nd at Hallville Meet
The SSHS Wildcat UIL Academic Team travelled to Hallsville this past Saturday, February 16. As a team, our Wildcat UILers earned 2nd place overall at the Hallsville High School Invitational Meet. Congratulations to the following students and teams who brought home awards in their events. Ready Writing Annmarie Gunn 1st Place (Gail Herman – Coach) Computer Science Brayden Fisher 1st Place (Matt Wilder...
Oak Wilt Disease Threatens Texas Oaks in Spring
AUSTIN, Texas – From February through June, oak trees should not be pruned or wounded to prevent the spread of oak wilt disease. Texas A&M Forest Service reminds Texans that it is especially critical to avoid pruning oaks in Texas counties affected by oak wilt. When springtime comes, oak trees produce new leaves for the coming growing season. While the seasonal transition may leave oaks looking thin with yellowed leaves, new green...
Cumby FFA Chapter Members Enter Projects in the Jr. Market Show
Cumby FFA Chapter President Dayton Wood and Vice President Bethany Taylor with Cumby Ag Instructor Robert Cowden Dayton Wood has been showing livestock projects since back when he was a youth in Jr. FFA. He is now a Senior at Cumby High School and President of the Cumby FFA chapter. During high school, Dayton has earned a State title in Creed Speaking and qualified in a number of categories at the State level during his high school...
Jan Paul “J. B.” Benedict
A celebration of life for Jan Paul “J.P.” Benedict of Alba, Texas will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 21, 2019, at Lake Fork Baptist Church with Bro. Perry Crisp officiating. Mr. Benedict passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and dear friends on February 14, 2019, in Texas. J.P. was born June 7, 1944, in Hastings, Michigan, to Gretchen and Paul Benedict. He was a member of the Epsilon...
Easter Egg Hunt Planned in Pacific Park For Everyone; Can You Help?
“EEA OUR YOUTH” 501C3 Non-Profit Organization plans to present an Easter Egg Hunt at Pacific Park on April 13, 2019. Everyone is invited! Bring the kids out for some family fun! 🤗 SAVE THE DATE. As we stay true to our mission, community activities are vital to the overall success of our youth. Thus, we’re asking for donations of candy filled eggs. Our goal is 1,000 eggs. We’re asking each LOCAL organization and business...
Lady Cats Remain Unbeaten
The Lady Cats’ softball team remained unbeaten at 6-0 for the season defeating Mineola, 6-2 at Lady Cat Park Monday afternoon (February 18). The Lady Cats used two 3 run innings to get the win. Bailey Haggerty got the pitching win going 7 innings and allowing 2 runs, both unearned, on 6 hits while striking out 2 and walking 1. Kelsey Wallace led off for the Lady Cats in the bottom of the first inning with a home run, her fourth...
