Casey Jeter, Wildcats Powerlifting Coach, on Mount Pleasant Meet
A 12-member Wildcats’ powerlifting team, made up mostly of freshmen and sophomores, finished seventh at a Mount Pleasant meet on Saturday. Wildcats Coach Casey Jeter said he wanted his young lifters to be featured while the veteran lifters had time off to heal up for future events. 220 lifters participated and Coach Jeter said six of his dozen Wildcats got medals for top five finishes. In the 114 pound weight class, Trenton...
David Carrillo, Lady Cats Softball Coach, on Saturday Scrimmage
During early scrimmage action, the Lady Cats’ softball team has already played both of last year’s regional finalists. The played Forney last Tuesday and The Colony, the Class 5A State Champions, on Saturday. The Lady Cats also scrimmaged Rockwall and North Forney on Saturday. Lady Cats Coach David Carrillo said the Lady Cats did well against the competition, did some things well on offense and stayed in the scrimmages....
No Wildcats Baseball Scrimmage Monday Evening
Wildcats’ baseball scrimmage games scheduled in Sherman Monday have been postponed due to cold weather. Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack said the Sherman coach told him a wind chill of 29 degrees was expected in Sherman Monday evening. According to Coach Hammack, the scrimmage has been rescheduled for Thursday. The Wildcats JV Royal Team is scheduled to play at 4:30 p.m. Thursday with the Wildcats Varsity to follow at 6:30...
Joel Bailey, Lady Cats Soccer Coach, on Pine Tree Winter-spring
The Lady Cats’ soccer game at Pine Tree on Friday was just like ones the two teams played last year. Low scoring. Lady Cats Coach Joel Bailey said last year Pine Tree won at home with a lone goal on a corner kick while the Lady Cats also won at home with a lone goal on a corner kick. He said it was more of the same Friday night. The match was tied 0-0 at the half. Coach Bailey said he told his team at the half that...
Nicky Wiggins, Wildcats Soccer Coach, on Pine Tree Loss
Wildcats Soccer Coach Nicky Wiggins said his teams’ 3-0 loss to Pine Tree Friday at Prim Stadium did not go as he thought it would. He said after watching film, he determined that at several key moments, some Wildcats’ players weren’t paying attention leaving Pirate players wide open. Coach Wiggins said the Wildcats did not defend corner kicks well. Two of the Pirates’ goals came after corner kicks. Coach...
District CX Debate Meet Update
District CX Debate Meet SSHS Wildcat CX Debate Teams traveled to Longview on Thursday, February 1, 2018 for the District CX Debate Meet. Debaters Felipe Alba and Dakota Soles advanced to semi-finals and brought home 4th place overall. Matthew Robinson and James Draper also competed and performed admirably picking up a victory against a tough Texas High debate team. Congratulations to both teams as our CX Debate season comes to a...
Advocates Wanted for SAFE-T Crisis Center
SAFE-T Crisis Center (Sulphur Springs Outreach) is needing Advocates for their Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Programs. SAFE-T will have a training session for Advocates on February 26 at 1:00 PM at the Plaza Conference room in the Memorial Medical Plaza Building. If you are interested in becoming an Advocate for SAFE-T and attending this training, please call the Sulphur Springs Office at 903-439- 0325 or pick up an application...
John Robert Watson Sr.
Graveside service for John Robert Watson Sr., age 75, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Greenpond Cemetery with Rev. Bruce Stinson officiating. Visitation will be held from 6-8 P.M. on Monday, February 5, 2018 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Watson passed away at his home on Saturday, February 3, 2018. John Robert Watson was born on June 11, 1942 in Tokio, Arkansas, the son of...
Monday Forecast
20% chance of showers tonight; High: 50; Low: 42; Wind: Northeast becoming south in afternoon 5-15 mph gusting to 20.
