Saltillo Seniors Awarded More Than $101,000 In Scholarships
Employee Of The Year, Athletic And Academic Standouts Also Recognized by Saltillo ISD Saltillo seniors were awarded more than $101,000 in scholarships during this week’s awards program in the school gym. That’s 15 of the 18 students in the Saltillo High School Senior Class of 2021 receiving scholarships. In addition to scholarships, students earning academic and athletic honors this year, and the Saltillo ISD Employee of...
As School Athletic Periods End, Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens Looks Forward to The Edge
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens speculated that had the Wildcats done spring football this year, they would probably have had a Spring Game this past Monday evening (May 24). Coach Owens decided to forego formal spring football this year and to concentrate on football fundamentals during daily school day athletic periods that ended Wednesday. Skipping spring football means the Wildcats will get an extra week of practice in August,...
Wildcats Varsity 7 on 7 Football Team Shows Improvement During State Qualifier Tourney Saturday
The Wildcats Varsity 7 on 7 Football Team played in their first state qualifier tournament this past Saturday (May 22) in Gravevine. Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said the Wildcats did not qualify winning 1 and losing 2 but he added the Wildcats showed a lot of improvement in their play from several days before at home against Lindale and Gilmer. Coach Young said the Wildcats opened Saturday against Princeton. He said the...
SSHS Athletic Director Greg Owens Announces Winners of Gregg MVP and Cameron Fighting Heart Awards
During events at SSHS Thursday (May 20), Athletic Director Greg Owens announced the 2020-2021 winners of the Forrest Gregg MVP Award and the James Cameron Fighting Heart Award. Two Wildcats and a Lady Cat received the Gregg MVP Award: Nylah Lindley, Kaden Wallace and Ryan Carrillo. Lindley was a standout in volleyball, basketball and softball. Softball accolades have not yet been announced but Lindley was 1st Team All District...
Lady Cats Softball Team Has Season End With Extra Inning Heartbreaking Walk Off Loss to Lovejoy
The Lady Cats Softball Team is headed to the off season after a tough pill to swallow Regional Semifinal Series loss to Lovejoy, 3-2 in an 8 inning walk off in Rockwall Friday night (May 21). One could make the case where Lovejoy could have gone scoreless. The Lady Leopards took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third when a throw to first for a possible third out was dropped allowing a run to score. Lovejoy scored their second run on a...
Must Win Game For Lady Cats Softball Team in Regional Semifinal Contest Friday at Rockwall
For the first time during the playoffs, the Lady Cats Softball Team goes into their Regional Semifinal game against Lucas Lovejoy Friday night (May 21) with their backs to the wall. After a game one loss to the Lady Peopards Wednesday, the Lady Cats must win Friday night or their season is over. Game two is Friday at 7 P.M. in Rockwall. If the Lady Cats force a third game, it will be Saturday at noon in Rockwall. The Lady Cats enter...
Nylah Lindley Signs Letter of Intent to Play Softball at Tuskegee in Alabama
Lady Cats multiple sport letterman Nylah Lindley signed a letter of intent Thursday morning (May 20) to attend college and play softball at Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama. Lindley played several years in volleyball, basketball and softball at SSHS. She is the daughter of Nadia Wright and Cleveland Lindley. Lindley said she wanted to go to Tuskegee and got to watch one of their softball games online. She said Lady Cats Head...
Brittany Christian Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Paris Junior College
Paris Junior College welcomes new head women’s basketball coach Brittany Christian. While she officially starts on June 1, she was introduced to a group of fans and fellow staff and coaches on Monday, May 17, 2021. After her official introduction as Paris Junior College’s new head women’s basketball coach, Brittany Christian (center) is shown with PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin and Athletic Director Bill Foy. “Coach Christian is a...
Lady Cats Softball Shut Out by Lovejoy in Game 1 of Regional Semifinals
The (Lucas) Lovejoy Leopards scored early and often, beating Sulphur Springs in Rockwall on Wednesday, May 19 by a score of 7-0. The Leopards jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead in the top of the first after Crimson Bryant, starting pitcher for the Lady Cats, gave up a triple. Shortly thereafter RF Grace Magnuson dropped a fly ball that allowed Lovejoy to cross home to take the aforementioned 1-0 lead. While no runs were scored by...
Cumby Coaches Recognize Outstanding Students With Athletic Awards
Cumby High School coaches and cheerleading sponsor this week recognized outstanding students for their contributions as members of school sports teams during the annual athletic awards program. Top Athlete of the Year honors for boys sports went to Jacob DeMidio. Neely Hammond and Rylee Krotky shared the Top Athlete of the Year honors for girls sports. The 2020-21 Trojan Heart Award recipients were Fabian Camargo and Jordan Cheney....
