Late Lady Cats Basket Proves to be the Difference in 56-54 Bi-District Win Against Nacogdoches
The Lady Cats Basketball Team survived a shaky fourth quarter and got a go ahead basket from sophomore Addisyn Wall to squeeze by Nacogdoches, 56-54 Friday evening (February 12) at Athens in a bi-district playoff game. Wall received a perfect in bound pass and hit an uncontested layup. There was just over 3 seconds left and the Lady Dragons could not even put up a final shot before time expired as senior Bre’Asia Ivery pressured...
Saltillo Lions Basketball Remains Undefeated in District Play
The Saltillo Lions march closer toward an undefeated district season with a strong 53-39 win at Sulphur Bluff Friday night. Another game, another slow start for the Lions. Unlike on Tuesday, Senior Night for Saltillo, the Lions trailed Sulphur Bluff, 15-8 after the first quarter. Saltillo found its footing before halftime, though, as the visiting Lions took the upper hand going in to halftime, 24-23. Saltillo outscored the Bears...
Weather a Concern on Friday Sports Game Day
It’s another big game day Friday with coaches keeping an eye on the weather. The Lady Cats open the playoffs Friday (February 12) evening with a bi-district game against Nacogdoches at Athens beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Lady Cats won a warm up game Monday at Caddo Mills, 50-49 in overtime and come into the playoff contest with a season record of 16-7. The Lady Cats are the #1 playoff seed in District 15-5A. The Lady Cats are...
Weather Conditions Thursday Cause Sports Cancellations and Changes
The Wildcats Powerlifting Team was scheduled to compete at a Greenville meet Thursday (February 11) but the meet has been canceled due to the weather. Unless the Greenville meet is rescheduled, the next competition for the Wildcats is scheduled to take place next week on Friday in Commerce. The Lady Cats Powerlifting Team’s next meet is also scheduled to be in Commerce next Thursday. Wildcats Athletic Director Coach Owens has...
Lady Cats Golfers Do Well at Tournament Tuesday Despite Cold Weather
Despite playing in cold weather on a difficult course and with slow play, Lady Cats’ golfers had a good day Tuesday (February 9) according to Golf Coach Whitney Spigener. The Lady Cats played in a tournament at Eagle’s Bluff Country Club in Bullard. Senior Mariam Tran shot 78 and won the tournament. Sophomore Mykylie Meador shot a 93, her second lowest round ever, and she finished in 8th place. Freshman Autumn Allen shot...
* Weather-Related Scheduling Changes Reported Feb. 11
Some local school districts, county buildings and one learning center have notified KSST they are planning delayed starts to the school day on Thursday, Feb. 11, due to inclement weather. Other school districts have made the decision to be closed all day Thursday due to the icy conditions. Other districts are monitoring the situation and will make announcements if any determinations are needed regarding late starts or cancelations....
Saltillo Lions Basketball Team Emerges Victorious on Senior Night
The Saltillo Lions got another tough district win on Senior Night, 83-74 against Avery Tuesday, February 9. It was a slow start for both teams as Saltillo led Avery 13-6 after one quarter. Even though the Bulldogs outscored the visiting Lions in the second quarter, Saltillo still managed to lead at the half, 32-29. The Lions’ offense came alive in the second half as Saltillo just outscored Avery 23-20 to make it a 55-49 lead at...
Wildcats Soccer Team Evens District Mark With Solid Shutout Of Marshall At Home Tuesday
The Wildcats Soccer Team won their second straight district game as they defeated Marshall, 3-0 at Gerald Prim Stadium Tuesday night, February 9. After dropping a couple of district games, perhaps to the top two teams in the district, the Wildcats have rebounded with wins over Texas High and the Mavericks. Veteran players found the net for the Wildcats. David Moreno scored the first two first half goals by heading the ball into the...
Veteran Wildcats Baseball Coach Is Pleased With His Wildcats’ Performance In First Scrimmage
Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack is beginning his 16th season in Sulphur Springs. At his team’s first scrimmage of the year Monday evening, January 8, at Sherman. Coach Hammack found a lot to like. He said he was not aware of the score but he noted that the Wildcats did score more runs than the Bearcats. Coach Hammack is a stickler for bat discipline and he said the Wildcats performed very well in that department Monday....
Weather-Related Scheduling Updates For Feb. 11, 2021
Several local school districts, county buildings and one learning center have notified KSST they are planning for delayed starts to the school day on Thursday, Feb. 11, due to inclement weather, for the safety of students and staff. Two school districts have made the decision to be closed all day Thursday. Other districts are monitoring the situation and will make announcements if any determinations are needed regarding late starts or...
