Spring Football Practice Ends; Spring Game Friday at 6 p.m.
Owens on Spring Football At the conclusion of spring football workouts for the Wildcats, Football Coach Greg Owens gave the spring practice a grade of A-plus saying it was another great spring. He called the attitude of the players great. It ended with what Coach Owens called a really good day Wednesday. Drills included ones for certain end of game or quarter situations. Coach Owens said blitz drills continued to be beneficial for...
Wildcats 7-on-7 Win One, Lose One to Gilmer Tuesday in Multipurpose Building
Following Tuesday night’s game against Gilmer played in the SSHS Multipurpose Building, Wildcats 7-on-7 football continues to reveal the strengths and weaknesses of the team to both offensive and defensive coordinators. Seven on Seven Offense For Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young, 7 on 7 football is all about reps. He says that’s the greatest asset the football team gets from it. The Wildcats varsity 7 on 7 team...
Final Week of Wildcats Spring Football Underway
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens said Monday’s spring practice was the best Monday the team has had this spring. The team practiced outside. Coach Owens said it was hot but a breeze helped. He said the practice was spirited. He felt the defense probably got the best of the offense. Coach Owens said it was good to see players click and improve on both sides of the ball. He said some of the coaches were having their patience...
Nine Wildcats Named to 16-5A All-District Baseball Team
Nine Wildcats’ baseball players and Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack made the All-District Baseball Team as selected by the coaches in District 16-5A. The Wildcats earned three superlatives. Junior pitcher and first baseman Triston McCormick was named the district’s Most Valuable Player. McCormick was 4-1 pitching in district play with a 1.63 earned run average. He also hit .424 with 3 home runs and 15 RBI’s. Coach...
Seven Lady Trojans Named to 14-2A All-District Team: Pictures and Stats
Seven Cumby Lady Trojans have been recognized for their hard work and effort by being selected to the District 14-2A All-District Team, according to Coach Casey Busby at Cumby. Those recognized include: First Team Outfielder: Junior, Alyssa Morgan First Team Infielder: Freshman, Carly Talley Second Team Infielder: Junior, Sydney Spillers Honorable Mention: Senior, Laura Rector, and Juniors, Bailey Busby & Paige Seely Academic...
Baier Finishes Fifth at State Track Meet; Sets Personal Best Time
Sophomore Lady Cat hurdler Abbi Baier finished fifth in the 300-meter hurdles at the State Track Meet in Austin Friday night. Baier’s time was 44.75 seconds, her best time ever. The winners time was 43.68. Baier came into the race with the fourth best time in the field. She finished second in the race at the regional track meet. Baier was taken to Austin by Lady Cats Track Coach Triston Abron and hurdles coach Derek...
Wildcats Season Ends in Loss to Wakeland
The overachieving Wildcats’ baseball team had their season end in the area round as they lost a second game in their series with highly ranked Frisco Wakeland, 10-0 at Eagle Stadium Friday night. The game was the last one played at the old park, which is scheduled for demolition. Wakeland got outstanding pitching for the second night in a row. Wyatt Marr threw a three-hit shutout while striking out seven. The Wolverines also had...
Week Three of Spring Football Practice
As Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens evaluated week three of spring practice this week, he said one of the negatives after eleven spring workouts is that the players are sick of each other as they compete. He said the coaching staff is doing a good job of changing things around in an attempt to keep things interesting. An example, he said, is for the offense to start with the ball at the five yard line to see how often they can...
