Wildcats Soccer Team Pours in the Goals in 8-2 Win Over Texas High Thursday
The Wildcats Soccer Team scored 5 unanswered first half goals and then cruised to an 8-2 district win over Texas High Thursday night (March 4) at Gerald Prim Stadium. Omar Hernandez had a hat trick scoring three of the Wildcats first four goals. David Moreno also had an early goal for the Wildcats. Garrett Robinson’s goal was the fifth and last one for the first half. In the second half, Alex Yanez, Jorge Santacruz and Uriel...
Lady Cats Soccer Team Rallies in Second Half to Defeat Texas High 4-2 on the Road
The Lady Cats Soccer Team used a strong second half to defeat Texas High in a district game, 4-2 in Texarkana Thursday night (March 4). The Lady Cats trailed 2-1 at halftime but scored three unanswered goals in the second half to get the big win. Haylee Shultz scored the Lady Cats’ first and last goal of the night. Rebekah Stanley scored the first two goals in the second half. The win was the Lady Cats’ second of the week...
Wildcats Baseball Team Gets Into the Win Column Splitting Two Games Thursday at Wylie East
The Wildcats Baseball Team split two games in the Wylie East Raider Classic tournament on Thursday (March 4). The Wildcats held on to defeat North Forney, 6-5 and then just came up short, 3-2 against host Wylie East. Against the Falcons, the Wildcats scored 3 runs in the top of the third to go ahead, 5-3. North Forney scored twice in the bottom of the fourth but the Wildcats held on to take the four inning game. Hayden Hurst got the...
Lady Cats Softball Team Loses Pitchers’ Duel and Then Bounces Back at Canton Tournament Thursday
The Lady Cats Softball Team split a pair of games on the first day of a Canton tournament Thursday (March 4). The Lady Cats lost a 1-0 heartbreaker in a pitchers’ duel with Royse City and then were ahead 7-1 against Mineola when the lights went out in the top of the fifth inning. Lady Cat Crimson Bryant deserved a better fate. She took the pitching loss against Royse City throwing 7 innings allowing 5 hits and 1 run while...
Determination Regarding Masking Requirements At SSISD Announced
Sulphur Springs ISD officials, after consideration of Texas Education Agency Guidelines and consulting with the Local Health Authority, announced a determination regarding masking requirements at SSISD. Masking will continue at SSISD school and school events for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year. The district noted that while the Governor Tuesday announced the lifting of mask requirements for the general public and capacity...
Seven Wildcats Make All-District Basketball Team Including One Superlative
Wildcats junior post player Justin Haire was chosen as the Offensive MVP on this year’s All-District Basketball Team in District 15-5A. Haire was one of seven Wildcats on the team selected by the district’s coaches who could not vote for their own players. Senior guard Boo Wilkerson and sophomore post Kordrick Turner were named to the All-District First Team. Senior point guard Lamodrick Johnson and junior guard Caleb...
Lady Cat Freshman Powerlifter Machelle Allen Qualifies For State Meet at Regional Meet Wednesday
For only the second time in Sulphur Springs High School history, a girl powerlifter has qualified for the State Meet. Freshman Machelle Allen qualified for state with a second place finish in the 259+ pound weight class at the Regional Meet Wednesday at Whitehouse. Allen had a 375 pound total in squat, a 135 pound bench press and a 320 pound dead lift. 2020 SSHS graduate Sable Erdmier qualified for state last year but was unable to...
Thursday Game Day Includes Soccer, Golf, Baseball, Softball, Powerlifting and Track
The Wildcats Soccer Team continues district play Thursday night (March 4) as they play host to Texas High. The Tigers are coached by former Lady Cats Soccer Coach Jesus DeLeon. There will be a JV match at 5:30 p.m. with the Varsity game to follow at around 7:15 p.m. The Wildcats need a win badly to bolster their playoff chances. They are 3-5 in district play and 12-9-1 in district play. Max Preps has the Tigers at 0-8 in district play...
Wildcats Golfer Kip Childress is Headed to ETBU to Play Golf
Wildcats’ golfer Kip Childress, a four year member of the varsity, signed a letter of intent Wednesday to attend East Texas Baptist University and play golf. Childress is the son of Kris and Lisa Childress. The signing event was well attended by Childress’ family and friends at the SSHS Multipurpose Building. Childress says he and ETBU found each other through the NCSA (Next College Student Athlete) recruiting network. He...
Girls’ Regional Powerlifting and Sulphur Springs Tennis Tournament on Wednesday Game Day
The Lady Cats have eight lifters who have qualified for the Regional Powerlifting Meet at Whitehouse Wednesday, Mar. 3. The meet gets underway at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. Lady Cats qualifiers include seniors Czehela Moya and Trinity Sickles in the 97 pound weight class, senior Kenia Herrera in the 123 pound weight class, junior Addyson Lamb in the 132 pound weight class, senior Rorie Young in the 148 pound weight class, sophomore Markida...
