SSHS Band Students To Perform Downtown Tonight During Jazz Concert
Many SSISD Band Students Recognized For Achievements During Award-Winning Year Community members will have an opportunity to hear some of the the award winning SSHS Band students perform tonight downtown. SSHS Wildcat Jazz Band students will present “Jazz on the Square” staring at 7 p.m. April 22 on Celebration Plaza. All are welcome to stop by downtown Sulphur Springs to hear the free concert, which will include music by...
Commerce Tigers Baseball Drops Double-Header to Grand Saline
It was a hard fought night, but the Commerce Tigers baseball team dropped a double-header to Grand Saline, 2-1 and 8-7 on Tuesday, Apr. 20. The first game was a low-scoring affair, as neither team scored a run through two full innings. Grand Saline was able to get two runs in the bottom of the third to break the no-run tie. Commerce would respond with a run of their own in their next at-bat in the top of the fourth, but that was all...
SSHS Blue Blazes Spring Show Slated April 23-24, 2021
The Sulphur Springs High School Blue Blazes are gearing up for their annual Spring Show this weekend in the Civic Center Auditorium. This major production includes dancing, singing, special guest appearances, skit acting and more. Each year brings a new theme, routines, and special effects. This year’s theme is “Shine.” Students typically work all semester learning choreography, choreographing, making sets, as well...
Mariam Tran Qualifies for State Golf Tourney, Kip Childress Begins Play at Regional Wednesday
Lady Cats’ golfer Mariam Tran will be heading to the State Golf Tournament. Tran qualified for the State Tourney by shooting rounds of 77 and 80 at the two-day Region II Golf Tournament at Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club Monday and Tuesday (April 19-20). Tran ended tied for 6th place with her 157 total. The State Tournament will be held May 10-11 at White Wing Golf Club in Georgetown. Making the State Tournament has been a goal...
North Hopkins Panthers Baseball Team Overwhelms Yantis, 20-1 Tuesday
The North Hopkins Panthers Baseball Team dominated all phases of their game with Yantis earning a 20-1 win Tuesday. After giving up an unearned run in the top of the first, the Panthers scored 5 runs in the first, 9 runs in the second and 6 mores runs in the third inning. Three Panthers’ pitchers combined to throw a no-hitter. Dakota Smith got the win going the first 2 innings allowing no hits and an unearned run while striking...
Eight Lady Cats Make District 15-5A Soccer All-District Team
The Lady Cats Soccer Team had eight players chosen on the All-District Team in District 15-5A. One player received a superlative as sophomore forward and midfielder Rebekah Stanley was named the All-District Sophomore of the Year. Lady Cats making the All-District First Team are senior midfielder Janine Yamaguchi and sophomore defender Isabelle Thesing. Two Lady Cats earned Second Team All-District honors: freshman midfielder Anna...
Wildcats Baseball Team Gets Must Win Victory Tuesday to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
The Wildcats Baseball Team defeated Pine Tree 12-2 in 6 innings Tuesday night (April 20) at Wildcat Park on Senior Night. After falling behind 1-0 in the top of the first, the Wildcats scored 2 runs in the second and 9 runs in the third to go ahead, 11-1. When the Wildcats scored a run in the bottom of the sixth they secured the ten run rule win, 12-2. Hayden Hurst got the pitching win going 5 innings allowing 1 hit and 2 unearned...
Saltillo Lady Lions Softball Wins District Championship
Saltillo’s softball team scored efficiently and often to get a big 17-2 win over Yantis on Tuesday, Apr. 20. The win clinched the district 17-1A championship for the Saltillo Lady Lions. The game started out slow for both teams at Winnsboro Citi Field, as neither team managed to score a run in the first inning. That changed in a big way in the second inning. Saltillo exploded for nine runs in the second inning to make it 9-0...
Lady Cats Softball Clinch 15-5A Co-District Championship
The Lady Cats bats came alive early and often as Sulphur Springs cruised to a 16-0 victory on Senior Night over the Pine Tree Lady Pirates on Tuesday, Apr. 20. The win gives the Lady Cats softball team a share of the 2021 District 15-5A District Championship. Five Seniors were honored Tuesday night; 2B Matti Smith, 1B Nylah Lindley, #12 Braylea Brewer, DP/RF Addison DeSmet, RF/CF Grace Magnuson, and #25 Katelyn Shields. Coach David...
Chamber Connection, April 21, 2021: Community Is Coming Back To Life With Many Events Slated
By Butch Burney, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Springtime in Texas – if there’s a better time to enjoy life, I’m not sure what it is. We are thankful to be experiencing the community coming back to life with events. Hopefully, you made it out to Saturday’s Spring Market on Main Street, hosted by the Downtown Business Alliance. There was a nice turnout for the vendors who were selling plants, home décor, clothing,...
