Team Tennis Season Begins With Loss; District Meet Set for Local Courts
The Wildcats’ team tennis squad opened the season in Tyler Tuesday (August 15) with a 17-1 loss to host John Tyler and a 18-0 loss to Jacksonville. The mixed doubles team of junior Chase Crouch and sophomore Heather Harris got a win for the Wildcats. Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez said Crouch, a two-year veteran, and Harris, with one year of varsity tennis under her belt, were really confident on the court Tuesday. Coach...
Lady Cats Volleyball 3, McKinney North 1
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team took an impressive 3-1 win over McKinney North on the road Tuesday night (August 15). Lady Cats Coach Justin Maness called it the best win of the year so far. It was not easy. The Lady Cats actually lost the first set, 25-23. The Lady Cats led at one point, 20-16 but the Lady Bulldogs rallied to tie the set at 23-23. McKinney North then captured the last two points of the set to grab the lead, 1-0....
First Day of Wildcat Football Practice Called Very Good
It was a very good first day of practice for the Wildcats’ football team Monday evening in the Multipurpose Building. Wildcats Head Football Coach Greg Owens said it was one of the smoothest first days he could remember. He attributed that to good attendance at freshman football camp and some things that were done during the spring. Coach Owens said the energy level was super Monday with players flying around. He said he was...
Game Day: Lady Cat Volleyball; Wildcat Team Tennis
There is Lady Cats’ volleyball and Wildcats’ team tennis on this Tuesday game day (August 15). The Lady Cats’ volleyball team is playing at McKinney North starting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Lady Cats come into the match with a 4-4 record. They opened the season last Tuesday at home with a win over North Lamar and a loss to Sherman. The Lady Cats won three and lost three at a Garland tournament last Friday and...
Lady Cats in McKinney Tuesday Night
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness says one of his goals this year is to play a tougher schedule. He feels that will pay off later this season. The Lady Cats won three and lost three in a Garland tournament Friday and Saturday. The Lady Cats, now 4-4 this season, will play next at McKinney North Tuesday evening. Coach Maness says he saw a lot of positives. The Lady Cats defeated South Garland and Carrollton Newman Smith and lost...
Wildcat Football First Practice Monday
The Wildcats’ football team has their first practice of the season Monday evening (August 14) from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Multipurpose Building. Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens says players will be anxious and excited and he adds everyone is ready to get to work. He says having spring ball makes him less anxious now. Coach Owens says after spring football, coaches know what they have coming back. On the other hand,...
Lady Cat Volleyball Gains Experience in Garland Tourney
Playing tough competition in the championship bracket of a Garland tournament Saturday (August 12), the Lady Cats’ volleyball team lost matches to Sachse and Wylie. The Lady Cats lost to Sachse, 25-12, 25-14 and to Wylie, 25-16, 25-16. The Lady Cats ended up winning three matches and losing three matches in the tournament. One of the wins was a championship bracket victory over district foe Hallsville. The Lady Cats had been...
Lady Cats Win 3, Lose 1 in First Day at Garland Tournament
It was a good day at the office for the Lady Cats’ volleyball team as they won three matches and lost just one in a Garland tournament Friday. Playing in Rowlett, the Lady Cats finished second in their pool, which put them in the championship bracket. Once there the Lady Cats got a huge victory over a district nemesis. In pool play, the Lady Cats opened with a win over South Garland, 2-0 by scores of 25-8 and 25-7. Then the Lady...
Lady Cat Volleyball in Garland Tournament
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team is playing in its’ first tournament of the young season Friday (August 11). They are in a Garland tournament. The Lady Cats come into the tournament with a 1-1 season record. Last Tuesday the Lady Cats opened the season at home with a 3-0 victory over North Lamar followed by a 3-2 loss to Sherman. Friday the Lady Cats have three matches in pool play, all at Rowlett High School. The Lady Cats...
SSHS Wildcat Football Wait Ends; Practice Begins Monday
As other Sulphur Springs High School sports and extra-curricular activities have started, football has had to wait. UIL rules dictate the start of practice and that beginning date for the Wildcats is Monday, August 14. The Wildcats are starting a week later than some because they had spring football practice. The Wildcats will also be limited to just one scrimmage rather than two. Monday hours for varsity and JV football practice will...
