Panthers Lose to Palmer Monday
The North Hopkins Panthers lost to Palmer on the road Monday, 9-4. The Panthers fell behind early as Palmer scored four runs in the bottom of the first inning and another run in the bottom of the third to take a 5-0 lead. The Panthers scored four times in the top of the fifth to narrow the gap to 5-4. Palmer put the game out of reach with four runs in the bottom of the sixth. Wyatt Wharton took the pitching loss lasting just one...
Lady Cats Near Perfect in 13-0 Win at Texas High
It was worth the wait. On Monday evening, the Lady Cats’ softball team got to play a game postponed by rain last Friday and they came away with a close to perfect, 13-0 district win at Texas High. Pitcher Bailey Haggerty took a no-hitter into the bottom of the seventh inning before giving up a solid single to right center field. She retired the next three Lady Tigers to complete the one-hit shutout. Haggerty faced only two...
Pizza Inn Lends a Helping Hand
Pizza Inn generously sponsored the KSST SurPrize Patrol for the Month of April by donating the Grand Prize of a Pizza Party, which was awarded to Campbell ISD. KSST sat down with Kevin Tanton, owner/manager of Pizza Inn, to discuss why they decided to donate a Pizza Party for the Teachers and Staff at Campbell ISD. “We always try to help out: especially schools. Whether it is with donations around Sulphur Springs, or Hopkins...
Wildcats Lose to Texas High; Lady Cats at Texas High Monday
Hammack on Texas High Loss Saturday Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack said Saturday Greenville gave the Wildcats a gift last Tuesday as the defeated Hallsville, 5-1 at home. The Bobcats loss put Hallsville into a first place tie with the Wildcats with 7-1 district records. Saturday afternoon, the Wildcats gave the gift back. The Wildcats lost in lackluster fashion to Texas High, 10-3 in Texarkana. Hallsville had an open...
Nine Wildcats Named to All-District Soccer Team
The Wildcats’ soccer team had nine players on the All-District Soccer Team recently selected by the district’s coaches including three on the first team. Midfielder Angel Tavera was named First Team All-District along with defenders Brandon Diosdado and D.J. Abron. Making Second Team All-District were forward Jonathan Alvarez and defender Christian Huff. Making Honorable Mention All-District were Jonathan Lopez, Eduardo...
Winnsboro Police Report April 9-15, 2018
Winnsboro Police made three arrests, investigated two accidents, responded to 152 calls for service, and issued 44 citations and 26 warnings during the April 9-15, 2018 report period. Danielle Frey, 30, of Winnsboro, was arrested on April 11th on a Wood County Warrant. Mason Monday, 30, of Winnsboro, was arrested April 11th on a Hopkins County Warrant. Remington Hanes, 28, of Scroggins, was arrested April 13th on a Hopkins County...
Supreme Court Denies Acker Appeal
The U. S. Supreme Court has denied an appeal made on behalf of Daniel Clate Acker, 46, of Sulphur Springs. Acker is on Death Row in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice convicted of the kidnapping and the murder of 32-year old Marquetta “Markie” George. Acker, a native of Hunt County, was 29 at the time of his conviction. A date for his execution has not been set. Acker’s appeal was described as presenting compelling evidence of...
SSHS Academic UIL Successful at Regional Competition and in Essay Contests
Sulphur Springs High School Academic UIL teams competed at the regional meet recently. Several will advance to the State UIL Championships, May 3-5 at the University of Texas in Austin. Three SSHS students were among 12 finalists chosen in the Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition and two were selected finalists in the Latino History Essay Contest. SSHS Academic qualifiers for state competition include: Annmarie Gunn, Rachel...
