Saltillo Lions Remain Unbeaten In District Play With Home Win Over Avinger Friday
The Saltillo Lions came out ready to play in their home district game against Avinger Friday, January 8. The Lions roared out to a 25-2 first quarter lead and led 47-10 at halftime on their way to a 74-35 win. The Lions had a phenomenal night at the free throw line canning 19 of 23 shots. The win improved the Lions’ district mark to 3-0 and they are now 8-8 for the season. For the Lions, Chris Boekhorst led the way with 25...
Wildcats Soccer Team Gets First Win Of The Season Friday In Forney Tournament
After playing to a 2-2 tie with Mesquite Poteet Friday morning, January 8, the Wildcats Soccer Team got their first win of the season Friday afternoon, 3-0 over Dallas South Oak Cliff in the Forney Kickoff Tournament. The Wildcats are 1-1-1 in the tournament and 1-2-1 for the season. Against Poteet, the Wildcats got two goals from Omar Hernandez, one on a penalty kick. Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton said the Wildcats had another...
Wildcats Basketball Team Remains Unbeaten In District Play With Win At Hallsville Friday
In an early battle of two teams unbeaten in district games, the Wildcats Basketball Team got a big win on the road over Hallsville, 51-35 Friday night, January 8. The win gave the Wildcats a 3-0 record in district play and they are 10-6 for the season. Hallsville slips to 3-1 in district play and 13-6 for the season. The Wildcats were led by junior Justin Haire and senior Boo Wilkerson who both scored 11 points. Sophomore Kordrick...
Lady Cats Soccer Team Takes Loss On Second Day Of Kilgore Tournament Friday
With a young team, the future of the Lady Cats Soccer Team looks bright. However there can be growing pains along the way. That’s what happened Friday, January 8, as the Lady Cats played Abilene Wylie in the Kilgore Tournament. The Lady Bulldogs won 6-0 over the Lady Cats. Lady Cats Soccer Coach Javier Aguayo says small mistakes are still hurting the Lady Cats. He notes that the Lady Cats are a young team that still has a lot to...
Lady Cats Basketball Team Picks Up Big District Win Over Hallsville At Home Friday
Whether it was stout Lady Cats defense or poor shooting by Hallsville or perhaps a combination of the two, the Lady Cats Basketball Team outscored Hallsville, 27-4, after the first two quarters on their way to a 60-33 district win at home Friday, January 8. The Lady Bobcats managed only one basket in the first quarter and a pair of free throws in the second quarter. The Lady Cats got a 20 point night from sophomore Kenzie Willis who...
Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball Teams Face Hallsville in District Games Friday
The Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball Teams resume district play on this game day Friday against Hallsville. The Wildcats, who are 2-0 in district play with a home win against Pine Tree and a road win at Marshall, travel to Hallsville to play the Bobcats. There will be a Freshman game at 5 p.m., a JV game starting at 5:30 p.m. with the varsity game beginning at 7 p.m. The Wildcats are 9-6 for the season. The Bobcats are having a solid...
Lady Cats Soccer Team Gets a Win and a Tie on Day One of Kilgore Tournament Thursday
The Lady Cats Soccer Team won their first game of the young season Thursday (January 7) afternoon defeating Nacogdoches, 3-1 on the first day of the Kilgore Tournament at the Kilgore Varsity Stadium. Earlier in the day, the Lady Cats tied Pleasant Grove, 2-2. In that game, the Lady Cats got a first goal from senior Janine Yamaguchi assisted by Katelyn Robinson. Rebekah Stanley had an unassisted goal for the Lady Cats’ second...
Wildcats Basketball Team Drops A Game To Nacogdoches In Overtime, 56-48
The Wildcats Basketball Team took Nacogdoches in overtime on the road only to take a loss, 56-48, Tuesday night, January 5. Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta said the Wildcats did not play well. Justin Haire led the Wildcats with 11 points. Lamodrick Johnson had 10 points. Boo Wilkerson and Kordrick Turner both had 9 points. Caleb Alexander added 5 points. Parker Whisenhunt scored 4 points. The Wildcats season record is now 9-6. The...
Wildcats Soccer Team Continues Slow Start To Season With Tourney Loss Thursday
The Wildcats Soccer Team opened play at the Forney Kickoff Tournament Thursday afternoon, January 7, with a 4-0 pool play loss to Ennis at City Bank Stadium at Forney High School. SSHS Wildcats Soccer Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton said the Wildcats fell apart early in the match and gave up a goal on a penalty kick. He added the Wildcats overall just could not finish to score a goal. In pool play Friday, the Wildcats will face...
Wildcats and Lady Cats Soccer Teams Begin Tournament Play Thursday
Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats are in early season soccer tournaments on this game day Thursday (January 7). Both teams come in 0-1 after season opening losses on Monday. The Wildcats were edged out at Terrell, 3-2. The Lady Cats lost at home to Kilgore, 5-3. The Wildcats are playing in the Forney Kickoff Tournament. They open the tournament with a pool game against Ennis getting underway at 2:30 p.m. Thursday. The Wildcats also have...
