Wildcat Football: Defense; Offensive Linemen
Defensive Coordinator Alex Guerra on Expectations for Wildcats Defense This Season Earlier this week, new Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Alex Guerra discussed his expectations for the Wildcats defense this season. He said thy will need to play fast and play with a lot of heart and emotion. Coach Guerra said he wants a very chaotic defense but also one that plays under control. He said he wants guys who go at it with passion and...
Game Day: Football Scrimmage; Volleyball; Team Tennis
Football, volleyball and team tennis are all happening on this Thursday (August 23) game day. Those football fans who have been asking coaches and media how the Wildcats are doing can see for themselves. The varsity Wildcats will have their one and only scrimmage of the season Thursday at 7 p.m. at Gerald Prim Stadium. They will be asking for $2 for admission to benefit Our Day to Shine, a Texas High School Coaches Association fund...
A Few New UIL Rule Changes for the 2018 Football Season
Kevin Tanton, a Math teacher and former Lady Cats Assistant Basketball Coach, is also a high school football official. Tanton is in his first year in the Dallas officials chapter after a couple of years in the local Commerce chapter. He is a line judge. Wednesday morning (August 22) Tanton commented on rule changes coming to high school football games this fall. Tanton said football officials would be making sure that all players on...
Lady Cat Volleyball Ranked #11 in State by TGCA
Wednesday (August 22) Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness said his team has been recognized for their good play so far this season. He said the Texas Girls Coaches Association has ranked the Lady Cats as the #11 team in the state. The Lady Cats have started the season 14-3 and they have won eight straight matches. Number eight came Tuesday night (August 21) at Wildcat Gym as the Lady Cats down Forney, 3-0. In all the Forney...
Wildcat Football: Punters, Kickers, Outside Linebackers
Editor’s Note: We continue our look at Wildcat Varsity Football in preparation for the 2018 Season. Greg Owens on Punter and Kickers Wildcats Head Football Coach Greg Owens also specializes in coaching kickers and punters for the Wildcats. His punter this year is the experienced senior Jermond Bryant-Amos. Last season Bryant-Amos punted in 8 games punting 16 times for an average of 38.06 yards per kick. His long kick was 56...
Lady Cats Defeat Forney
Scoring big points down the stretch proved to be the difference Tuesday night as the Lady Cats’ volleyball team defeated Forney, 3-0 at Wildcat Gym. In sets one and two, the score was tied 23-23 late. The Lady Cats scored the final two points in both sets to win them 25-23 and 25-23. In set three, the teams were tied 19-19 down the stretch. The Lady Cats scored six straight points to win the set, 25-19 and the match, 3-0. The...
Wildcat Football Continues to Prepare for 2018 Season: Running Backs, Defensive Linemen
Editor’s Note: Wildcat Football continues to prepare for the 2018 Season. KSST Sports Director Don Julien is doing a series with various position coaches regarding players that will make an impact this season. Young on Running Backs Wildcats Football Offensive Coordinator Matt Young also coaches the varsity running back group. He has a group of four this season. Coach Young has two seniors: veteran Colton Allen and Kaleb Myles....
Game Day: Lady Cats Host Forney Following Weekend Tournament Win in Wills Point
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team captured the championship of a Wills Point tournament last Friday and Saturday (August 17-18) and Coach Justin Maness said the Lady Cats played extremely well. He said they really seemed to put it all together on Saturday with victories over Wills Point, district foe Texas High and Commerce. Volleyball district includes Texas High. Football district will not in 2018. Coach Maness said the victory...
School Starts and It Is Official: Wildcat Basketball Looses Three to Family Move
Tuesday (August 21) was the first day of school in the Sulphur Springs ISD, and school started Tuesday at Sulphur Springs High School without three of the school’s top basketball stars enrolled. The Jefferson family has relocated to the Waco area. The Wildcats’ basketball team will be without senior post Victor Iwuakor, junior forward Godsgift Ezedinma and junior point guard Michael Jefferson this season. The trio are...
North Hopkins Invitational Tournament
On August 17th and 19th the North Hopkins High School hosted their annual invitational volleyball tournament. Teams from all over the District and Area came out to compete and prepare for the up coming season. Sixteen teams participated, trying their luck to win the championship title. After two days and multiple rounds of volleyball, the coveted Championship plaque was between the last two teams, Community and Prairieland. The...
