Wildcats Lose to Longview; Wrap Up Season Tuesday in Marshall
The Wildcats Basketball Team got off to a slow start and trailed Longview by 16 at the half, 37-21 Friday night in Wildcats Gym. Although the Wildcats played better in the third and fourth quarters, the big deficit was too much to overcome as the Lobos took at 61-50 win. On Senior Night, freshman Keaston Willis led the Wildcats with 20 points, including 4 three-pointers. Sophomore Bryson Lynn added 14 points, including 4...
Lane Bench Poured in 43 to Lead Saltillo Lions to Victory
Lane Bench scored 43 points to lead Saltillo to a 74-40 win over Bloomburg Friday night. Bill Giles stated, This was a good performance for our team following a poor performance in the second half in our last game.” A big second and fourth quarter gave the Lions the edge in the game. Giles said that Lane scored 43 points in 28 minutes and is one of the best performances see in Saltillo in a long time. Teammates were credited...
Wildcats Baseball At Terrell Friday for Scrimmage
The Wildcats Baseball Team batted around and scored nine runs in the seventh inning to take a 9-2 win at a scrimmage game at Sherman in cold, windy conditions Monday night. Coach Jerrod Hammack called it a good first day and what he expected. Wildcats’ batters were facing live pitching from a mound for the first time. He said the seven or eight hits his team got in the seventh inning were all sharply hit. Triston McCormick had...
Lady Cats Prepare to Host Tournament Next Week
The Lady Cats Softball Team battled back late to earn a 7-7 tie in a timed scrimmage game at Lindale Tuesday night. Coach David Carrillo continues to like the way the Lady Cats are hitting and fielding. He would like to see his pitchers be more consistent in throwing strikes. Coach Carrillo is receiving help from primary schools P.E. Teacher Jennifer Short who has volunteered to work with Lady Cats pitchers and catchers. Home fans can...
First District Loss for Lady Cats Soccer
The Lady Cats Soccer Team suffered their first district loss of the season in Longview, 3-1 Tuesday night. Lady Cats Coach Jesus DeLeon called the Lady Lobos the hardest opponent because of their depth. He said they make it where a team has to have everyone at the top of their game. The Lady Lobos scored first and were able to add a second goal on a rare miscommunication in the Lady Cats defense. Lady Cat Mileena Zirreta’s goal...
Playoff Game Set for Lady Cats
With a District Championship, Lady Cats basketball will travel to Grand Saline to meet Lindale. The Tuesday night, February 16th game will be played at 7 p.m. in the Grand Saline High School gym. Sulphur Springs will be the home team. Tickets for the game are $3 for students and $5 for adults. The game will be heard on KSST and streamed on ksstradio.com and the KSST app. Scores will also be posted on social media by KSST. After the...
Saltillo Senior Night
Lady Lion Seniors – Tallie Boekhorst and Senior Paula Boekhorst, Richard and Heidi Clover and Senior Haylee Clover and Brandon Hogue and Lori McPhearson and Senior Malori Hogue. Sienna Collins being honored as the 1st Place Cross Country runner at state. Lion Seniors – Dana Bench and Senior Lane Bench, Amy Underwood and Senior Jonathan Van Holten and Sahira Olvera sister and Senior Pascual Fiscal
Shots Hit Post; Wildcats Lose to Longview
The Wildcats Soccer Team lost a hard fought match to Longview, 2-1 at Gerald Prim Stadium Tuesday night. The close loss had Wildcats Soccer Coach Andy Holt shaking his head as he remembered several Wildcats shots on goal that hit the goalposts. Longview scored in the first half and led at the half, 1-0. In the second half, the Wildcats tied the match at 1-1 on a goal from Gerardo Arellano. It remained tied until the Lobos took the...
Wildcats Basketball Battle Back But It’s Not Enough
The Wildcats Basketball Team battled back from a late double digit deficit to tie Pine Tree 58-58 in the fourth quarter only to see the Pirates score the game’s last four points in a 62-58 Wildcats loss at Pine Tree Tuesday night. The loss dropped the Wildcats to 3-9 in district play. Their season mark falls to 10-18. The Wildcats will have their final home game Friday as they will play Longview. It will be senior night and...
“Updated” Lady Cats Win District Championship With Decisive Win
The Lady Cats Basketball Team wrapped up the district championship with a 47-19 win over Pine Tree in Wildcats Gym Tuesday night. The Lady Cats ended district play with a 12-2 record. They had a one game lead over Hallsville when play began Tuesday night. The Lady Cats season record is 25-6. They will play Lindale in a bi-district game next week either Monday or Tuesday with the site and time still to be determined. The Lady Cats...
