District Opener; Pine Tree 55, Wildcats 47
The Wildcats’ football team lost a wild 55-47 game to Pine Tree in the district opener for both teams Friday night at Gerald Prim Stadium. Both teams were plagued with turnovers. The Wildcats took the lead 47-41 with just 2:17 to go in the fourth quarter on a four yard touchdown run from back Lawrence Worth and a two point pass play from Ryan Humphries to receiver D’Corian Young. On their next drive, Pine Tree overcame a...
Friday Night Highlights: 9-30-17
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Lions Help With Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
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Coming UP: 4-H Week Kick-off
Hopkins County 4-H will celebrate the kick-off of National 4-H Week, Monday, October 2, 4:30 p.m. on the Courthouse steps. The 4-H Proclamation will be read by Hopkins County Judge, Robert Newsom, and refreshments will be served. A display exhibiting pictures of 4-H activities from the past year, as well as registration information will also be available. The public is invited and encouraged to attend and meet some of our 4-H...
PJC NEWS: “Music Please!”
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center music instructor Richard Shanks discusses past and present music and musicians during a recent class. On the front row taking notes during the discussion are from left, Jasmin Del Castillo, Hannah Caudle, Brenda Castro, Gladys Bulgarian, Adriana Yepez and Carson McIllwain. For information about this and other courses offered at the college, go to www.parisjc.edu or call 903-885-1232.
Pine Tree Coach Kerry Lane
The Wildcats’ football team plays Pine Tree Friday at The Prim as district play begins. Pine Tree’s Head Football Coach is Kerry Lane. He’s in his second year as the Pirates’ head coach. Lane is originally from Union Grove, near Longview. He came to Pine Tree from the Gilmer staff. His Pine Tree has gone 0-4 in non district games this season. Coach Lane said the first two losses to Jacksonville and Pittsburg...
Wildcat Football District Play To Begin
After winning two and losing two in non-district games, the Wildcats’ football team dives into district play this Friday against Pine Tree at Gerald Prim Stadium. At his weekly news media gathering, Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens discussed the beginning of district play and taking on Pine Tree. He said he hoped the Wildcats would have a new focus this week but he said you never know with 16 and 17 year old kids. Coach Owens...
Teacher Work Day Monday October 2nd, 2017; Early Release Friday October 6th, 2017
A friendly reminder of SSISD school calendar items in October, 2017. You can view the official SSISD calendar here.
Mt. Pleasant 11, Wildcats Team Tennis 8
The Wildcats’ team tennis squad saw their playoff hopes dim as they lost a district match to Mt. Pleasant, 11-8 Tuesday at the Wildcat Tennis Complex. The Wildcats picked up only one victory in six girls singles and three girls doubles matches. Senior Jazzmin Cruz took her girls singles match, 6-2, 6-3. The Wildcats also took the only mixed doubles match played as once again the team of Heather Harris and Aaron Lucas were...
Lady Cats Volleyball 3, Marshall 0
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team took care of business defeating a winless in district Marshall team, 3-0 Tuesday evening in Wildcats Gym. The Lady Cats cruised to a 25-11, 25-15 and 25-11 win. Everyone Lady Cats Coach Justin Maness utilized seemed to play well. Mieke VanBenthem had another strong game with 11 kills with no hitting errors. Coach Maness said the Lady Cats missed more serves than he would like to see but he also...
