Missing State by a Fraction
Two Wildcats and two Lady Cats’ track athletes competed in the Regional Track Meet this past Friday and Saturday at UT Arlington. Hurdler Zach Spigner just missed going to state by a fraction of a second. Matt Young, Wildcat Head Track Coach, Spinger advanced to the finals in the 110and 300 hurdles running a 39.06, finishing second in both prelims. In the finals of the 300’s, he ran a 38.90 and took third. The third place...
Wildcats Defeat Marshall 8-2
Eagle Stadium The Wildcats’ baseball team wrapped up the district’s number two seed in the playoffs with an 8-2 victory over Marshall Friday night. The Wildcats improved to 9-4 in district play and 12-9 for the season. The Wildcats finish up district play Saturday at noon in Longview. That game was postponed by rain and wet grounds Tuesday night. Tyler Follis is schedule to pitch for the Wildcats.
SSHS All-Sports Athletic Banquet Is Monday
Sulphur Springs Athletic Director Greg Owens calls the annual All-Sports Athletic Banquet a fun time and a neat time to reflect on the sports year and to celebrate every athlete and what they have accomplished. This year’s banquet takes place Monday at 6 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria. Tickets are $8 and are available at the High School Office or at the door. Big Smith’s barbeque will be served. The banquet marks the...
Second Place Wildcats Host Marshall Tonight
The Wildcats’ baseball team lost to Pine Tree, 8-2 Thursday night at Eagle Stadium. The Wildcats’ had only 5 hits. Hunter Coleman took the pitching loss. Despite the loss the Wildcats, 8-4 in district play, remain in second place. The Wildcats have a key game with third place Marshall Friday night at 7 p.m. at Eagle Stadium. The Wildcats finish district play at Longview noon Saturday
Lady Cats at Home Tonight in Must Win Game
The Lady Cats’ softball team struggled at the plate managing only one hit as they lost game 1 of their bi-district series to Whitehouse, 1-0 Thursday night at Brook Hill High School in Bullard. Mandi Stonaker had a clean single in the fifth inning. The Lady Cats will have to win a pair of games at home Friday night to advance in the playoffs.
Lady Cats in Playoffs Tonight; Wildcats at Eagle Stadium
The playoffs get underway for the Lady Cats’ softball team and meanwhile the Wildcats’ baseball team hopes to finally get to play Pine Tree in a district game on this game day. The Lady Cats are playing Whitehouse in a best two out of three bi-district series. Game one is today at 6 p.m. at Brook Hill School located at 1051 North Houston Street in Bullard south of Tyler. Game two and game three, if necessary, will be...
Wildcat Golf Enters Second Round at State in Fifth Place; Landers Leads
The Wildcats’ golf team had an incredible day on the first day of the two-day Class 5A State Golf Tournament at The Hyatt Wolfdancer Golf Club in Lost Oaks near Bastrop. Garrett Landers is on top of the leader board after shooting a 68. The Wildcats Team is in fifth place 11 strokes out of the lead after a first day 309. Other Wildcats scores included Mason Maeker 77, Cason Parks 81, Brody Blackmon 83 and Alex Motes 87. Round...
SSHS Tennis Complex Grand Opening
A Grand Opening ceremony for the new Sulphur Springs High School Tennis Complex took place Saturday morning. Athletic Director Greg Owens welcomed everyone and Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez had praise for the new facility. Coach Martinez also recognized this year’s Wildcats Tennis seniors, Morgan Sutton, Johnathan Philo and Grace Horton. The Wildcats then played a dual match with Mt. Pleasant....
Two Lady Cats, Two Wildcats Qualify for Regional Meet
Following Thursday’s area track meet at Pine Tree High School track, two Lady Cats and two Wildcats qualified for the Regional Track meet May 1-2 in Arlington. The area meet included 5-A teams from across the East Texas area. Madeline Massey placed first in the 1600-meter run. Imani Taylor placed first in the triple jump. For the Wildcats, Zach Spigner placed first in the 100-meter hurdles and in the 300-meter hurdles and Jaylon...
Lady Cat Win Monday Night Game Moved to Texarkana
Lady Cat softball coach David Carillo surrendered to Mother Nature Monday. After four attempts to reschedule a home game against Texas High, only have those games postponed due to rain or wet field conditions, Carillo and the Lady Cats traveled to Texarkana Monday night April 20 to mark another off the schedule. The move didn’t dampen the desire to win. Lady Cats’ softball team won a pitchers’ duel, 3-1 over Texas...
