Wildcat Soccer Defeats Garland, W. T. White in Rockwall Tournament
The Wildcats’ soccer team won their third straight game in a Rockwall tournament Friday defeating Garland, 2-0. Thursday the Wildcats bested Rockwall, 4-1 and Dallas W.T. White, 2-0. The Wildcats enter play in the Rockwall tournament with a season record of 5-1.
Accident at Pasture Party Results in Arrest
A pasture party on County Road 2420 resulted in a 911 call to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Dispatch regarding a hit and run accident. The call came during a traffic stop in which a deputy was already in conversation with the individual who hit a truck parked at the party and failed to stop and exchange information when the driver of the truck told him to stop. The deputy said the driver said he had consumed several alcoholic beverages at...
Dallas Man Arrested for Assault Family Violence
Responding to a call on Country Road 1142 Saturday morning at 3 a.m., Hopkins County Deputies found Michael Raynal Blackman, 22, of Dallas had fled the scene. He was found driving on FM 275 and stopped. The complainant was observed to have visible injuries on her neck, chin , and upper chest area. Blackman is in Hopkins county jail charged with Assault Family/House Member Impede Breath/Circulation and is being held on a $15,000...
Lady Cats Win Second Game in Paris Tourney
The Lady Cats’ soccer team won their second game in a Paris tournament Friday downing former district foe Bonham, 6-0. Thursday the Lady Cats shut out Mabank, 2-0. The Lady Cats are now 3-1-1 for the season. The Lady Cats play Athens Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the Paris tournament.
Homecoming Games are Big Wins for Saltillo Lions, Lady Lions
Both the Saltillo Lions and Lady Lions got big wins over Fannindel Friday night. Mason McGill was presented as Homecoming Queen during the evening. The Lions topped Fannindel 86-48 and the Lady Lions won 83-27. Lyle Bench led the Lions with 23 points. Matt Gurley scored 19 points, Michael Simmons had 14 points and Trevor Moore added 12 points. Ryan Prewitt scored 6 points, Clayton Wilson 5 points, Walker McGill 3 points, and Branson...
Lady Cats in First Place with Win at Mt Pleasant
The Lady Cats’ basketball team came away with a big district win at Mt. Pleasant, 43-41 Friday night. The Lady Cats seemed to be cruising at halftime as they led 26-16. They held the Lady Tigers to a single point in the second quarter. Mt. Pleasant fought back in the third quarter and the Lady Cats took a slim 33-31 lead into the final quarter. The Lady Cats matched Mt. Pleasant point for point in the fourth quarter to come out...
Wildcats Have Bad Night in Loss to Mt Pleasant
The Wildcats’ basketball team picked a bad night for an off night as Mt. Pleasant defeated the Wildcats, 51-39 in Wildcats Gym Friday night. The Wildcats never seemed to get into any rhythm offensively and shots were not falling. The Tigers led 14-9 after one quarter, 26-13 at halftime and 40-25 after three quarters. Ke’Ontae Dunn led all scorers with 17 points for the Wildcats. Keaston Willis added 13 points. Dorian...
Saturday Forecast
Light drizzle and/or fog until midday; 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms today and tonight; High: 55; Low: 52; North wind around 5 mph
SSHS Soccer Continue Tournament Play Following Wins
Thursday was a good day for Wildcats and Lady Cats’ soccer teams. The Wildcats won a pair of tournament games and the Lady Cats won the only one they played. The Wildcats, in a Rockwall tournament, defeated Rockwall, 4-1 and also downed Dallas W.T. White, 2-0 Thursday. The Wildcats are now 4-1 for the season. They will play Garland at 4 p.m. Friday in the tournament. Meanwhile, the Lady Cats topped Mabank, 2-0 in a Paris...
