Missed Chances By Wildcats Soccer Team Come Back To Haunt Them In 1-0 Loss To Mount Pleasant
Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton said he felt his team played really great on offense and defense Tuesday night, February 18, against Mount Pleasant at Gerald Prim Stadium. A problem was that despite some scoring chances, the Wildcats were unable to get the ball into the net. Coach Upton told his team if you don’t finish your chances, one mistake can kill you and he said that’s what happened. Mount Pleasant scored with...
Wildcats Basketball Team Takes On Lufkin At TJC Monday Night In Bi-District Game
The Wildcats Basketball Team’s bi-district game with Lufkin has been firmed up. The Wildcats and the Panthers will play Monday, February 24, at 7 p.m. in the Wagstaff Arena at Tyler Junior College. The Wildcats are the runner up in district 15-5A and Lufkin is the third place team in district 16-5A. The teams meet last season in a regional quarterfinal game at TJC and the Wildcats won, 56-44. The Wildcats, ranked #10 in Class...
Lady Cats Soccer Coach Javier Aguayo Is Unhappy With Officials After 3-1 Loss At Mount Pleasant
Lady Cats Soccer Coach Javier Aguayo would like to see more even and fairer calls from officials than he saw Tuesday night, February 18, in a 3-1 loss to Mount Pleasant on the road. Coach Aguayo said several calls frustrated players and coaches alike. He said the Lady Tigers high press defense also frustrated the Lady Cats. Coach Aguayo said the first half was a sloppy one for the Lady Cats, who had trouble controlling the ball. He...
Wildcats Soccer Team Just Falls Short In 1-0 Heart Breaker Against Mt Pleasant At The Prim Tuesday
The Wildcats Soccer Team has not defeated Mount Pleasant since 2006. That streak continues after the latest battle between the old rivals Tuesday night, February 18, at Gerald Prim Stadium. The game stayed at 0-0 until about ten minutes were left when the Tigers scored a goal. It stood up as Mount Pleasant took a 1-0 win. The loss broke a 10 match non losing steak for the Wildcats that went back to January 11 and included 6 wins and 4...
Lady Cats Soccer Team’s Rally Falls Short In 3-1 Loss At Mount Pleasant Tuesday
The Lady Cats Soccer Team dug too big a hole to crawl out of Tuesday night, February 18, as the Lady Tigers held on to win at home, 3-1. Mount Pleasant scored three times in the first half and had a 3-0 lead at halftime. The Lady Cats were only able to get one goal back in the second half. Lady Cats Coach Javier Aguayo called it a good game with high intensity and pressure from the Lady Tigers. He said Mount Pleasant scored their...
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell Says Playoff Game Will Be Good For Her Young Team in the Future
The Lady Cats Basketball Team may have lost a bi-district game to Jacksonville Monday night (February 17) but Lady Cats Coach Brittney Tisdell sees the glass as half full. She said it was a big deal for her young team to earn a playoff spot after all they have gone through this season. Coach Tisdell said the game provides good experience for her players. She said the young players were getting better and playing smoother near the end...
Wildcats, Lady Cats Powerlifters Have a Big Meet at Paris Last Thursday
Wildcats and Lady Cats Powerlifting Coach Casey Jeter said a Paris meet last Thursday (February 13) was one of the best he’s ever been involved with. He said his teams faced some of the best competition in the area including Greenville, Royse City, Mount Pleasant and Paris. The Wildcats finished third as a team just points away from the top. In the 114 pound weight class, Austin McCain was third squatting 180, bench pressing 115...
Sulphur Bluff Lady Bears Basketball Team Gets Bi-District Win Over Miller Grove Monday
The Sulphur Bluff Lady Bears Basketball Team won a bi-district game against Miller Grove Monday night (February 17). The Lady Bears led at the half by seven, 29-22 and then extended their lead in the third and fourth quarter winning 58-40. Jada Wade had 4 points, a steal, 3 rebounds and an assist. Lady Bears Coach Zandra Peyton said Wade also did a good job defending one of Miller Grove’s best scorers. Dalena di Donato had 12...
Basketball and Soccer Are on Tuesday Game Day
The Wildcats Basketball Team, ranked #10 in Class 5A would like to go into the playoffs with a three game winning streak. The Wildcats are 7-2 in district play in second place and they are 25-8 for the season. The Wildcats wrap up district play hosting Lindale Tuesday (February 18). There will be a freshman game at 5 p.m., a JV conest at 6:15 p.m. and the varsity match at 7:30 p.m. Mount Pleasant remains in first place with an 8-1...
Lady Cats Basketball Team’s Season Ends At Bi-District Against Jacksonville Monday
What seemed like a long rebuilding year for the Lady Cats Basketball Team ended Monday with a bi-district loss to Jacksonville, 55-26 at Tyler Junior College. It’s the second year in a row, the Maidens ended the Lady Cats’ season. The Lady Cats came in as their district’s number four seed and Jacksonville was the district 16-5A champion with a perfect 14-0 district mark. The Maidens are ranked #13 in Class 5A and...
