THSCA Academic All-State Honors For Seven Wildcats Football Players
Seven Wildcats Football Players earned Academic All-State Honors according to a list compiled by the Texas High School Coaches Association. Senior safety Wiley Bennett, senior offensive lineman Alfredo Olavide and senior defensive lineman Koben Wyly made Second Team Academic All-State. Senior outside linebacker Landry Meskimen, senior running back Caden Davis, senior center Raydon McCormack and senior B-back Langston Bridges were all...
Wildcats Basketball Team Loses Heartbreaker Against Garland Naaman Forest On 3-Pointer at Buzzer
The Wildcats Basketball Team had a lead for most of its’ game with Naaman Forest in Garland Tuesday night, December 8, only to see the Rangers hit a three-point basket right at the final buzzer in a heartbreaking, 62-61 loss. The defeat spoiled a fine effort by junior Caleb Alexander who scored 15 points. Sophomore Kordrick Turner had 13 points. Junior Justin Haire scored 10 points. Seniors Boo Wilkerson and Lamodrick Johnson...
Lady Cats Basketball Team Uses Big Run In Third Quarter To Defeat New Boston On The Road
After struggling to score in the first half and trailing 17-12 at halftime, the Lady Cats Basketball Team utilized a huge third quarter to take the lead on the way to a 47-24 win at New Boston Tuesday evening, December 8. Lady Cats Coach Brittney Tisdell said her team went on a 22-0 run during the third quarter. She said her team executed and battled their way through a tough, physical game. Coach Tisdell said the Lady Cats picked up...
Some Success For Lady Cats and Wildcats Golfers at Rockwall Tournament Monday
Lady Cat Mariam Tran won a golf tournament Monday and the Wildcats Golf Team just missed out for third place as a team. The tournament was at Rockwall Golf and Athletic club, site for the regional tournament this spring. Tran shot a 79, one stroke better than the second place finisher. The rest of the Lady Cats had a tough day. Mykaylie Meador shot a 109. Lady Cats Coach Whitney Spigener said Meador’s score was considerably...
Wildcats Play at Garland Naaman Forest and Lady Cats at New Boston on Basketball Game Day Tuesday
On the game day Tuesday (December 8), both the Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball Teams are on the road. The Wildcats play in Garland at Naaman Forest High School. The schedule calls for a freshman game at 4:30 p.m., then a JV contest at 5:45 p.m. with the Wildcats’ varsity taking on Naaman Forest at 7 p.m. The Wildcats’ varsity has won four games in a row and their season record is 5-3. The Wildcats’ varsity is 3-1...
Miller Grove, Saltillo Teams, SB Runner Recognized For State Cross Country Honors
MG Team Earns National Accolade, Coach Billingsley 2019 State Coach of the Year Miller Grove and Saltillo Cross Country Teams were recognized for their state achievements Monday afternoon with proclamations from Hopkins County Commissioners Court. The Miller Grove Team also earned national honors as well. One runner from Sulphur Bluff runner, one runner each from Saltillo and MG, and Coach Gary Billingsley also received individual...
Wildcats And Lady Cats Basketball Preview, Plus Golf News
Wildcats Basketball The Wildcats Basketball Team enters this week on a four-game winning streak after defeating Forney at home Friday night, Dec. 4, 66-58 and then handling Paris on the road Saturday afternoon, 69-60. Friday night, the Wildcats trailed Forney by 13 points at the half but used a big third quarter to go ahead to stay. Four Wildcats had double figure scoring against the Jackrabbits. Justin Haire had 16 points, Boo...
Wildcats Basketball Team Tops Paris On The Road Saturday, 69-60
The Wildcats Basketball Team got a solid road win at Paris Saturday afternoon, December 5, 69-60. The Wildcats were up by three points after the first quarter and led 35-29 at halftime. Both teams had 16 third quarter points and the Wildcats maintained their lead at 51-45. The Wildcats outscored Paris, 18-15 in the fourth quarter to secure the win. Senior Boo Wilkerson, who shot the three pointer well, led the Wildcats with 19 points....
Lady Cats Basketball Team Is Edged By Paris At Home in Overtime, 53-51
The Lady Cats Basketball Team rallied in the fourth quarter against Paris, tying the game in regulation, only to see Paris escape with a 53-51 win in overtime Saturday morning, December 5, at the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School. At one point in the fourth quarter, the Lady Cats trailed Paris 43-37. Sophomore point guard Kenzie Willis hit a basket with just seconds left to tie the game 50-50 in regulation. The Lady Cats took a...
Wildcats Basketball Team Uses Big Third Quarter To Get By Pesky Forney, 66-58, Friday At Home
The Wildcats Basketball Team outscored Forney, 25-5 in a torrid third quarter to turn a 13 point halftime deficit into a 7 point lead going into the fourth quarter on their way to a 66-58 win at the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School Friday night. The Wildcats struggled in the first half, trailing the Jackrabbits, 14-5 after one quarter and 30-17 at the half. The Wildcats were finally able to take their first lead of the game...
