Wildcats Basketball Wins Fifth in a Row
The Wildcats’ basketball team build a lead over three quarters against Texas High and then traded baskets in the fourth quarter on the way to a 61-49 win in Wildcats Gym Tuesday night. After leading the Tigers 12-10 after one quarter, the Wildcats increased their lead to 26-16 at the half. The Wildcats upped their advantage to 45-32 after three quarters. Post Victor Iwuakor was a tough match up for Texas High and he scored a...
Wildcats Soccer Sustains Shoot Out Loss at Home
The Marshall Mavericks scored on six of seven penalty kicks to edge the Wildcats, 6-5 in a shootout Tuesday night at the SSHS Track and Soccer Complex. The final Wildcats kicker hit the crossbar. The Wildcats got successful PK goals from Roberto Lira, Chris Espinoza, Julio Robles, Gerardo Arellano and Angel Tavera. The shootout followed a wild overtime that saw each team score a goal. After a scoreless first ten minutes of overtime,...
Lady Cats Defeat Texas High to Keep District Record Perfect
The Lady Cats’ basketball team got off to a good start and outscored Texas High in every quarter on the way to a 77-50 win at Texarkana Tuesday night. The Lady Cats led 24-13 after one quarter, 41-27 at the half and 65-39 after three quarters. Autumn Tanton led the Lady Cats in scoring with 20 points. Sadavia Porter added 16 points, Kaylee Jefferson scored 12 points and Daieyshia Pruitt chipped in 11 points. Destinee Weeks...
Lady Cats Softball Scrimmage Season Underway
The Lady Cats’ softball team played a good Forney team in their first scrimmage of the season Monday night at Forney, losing 6-1 in nine innings. Coach David Carrillo, starting his eleventh season, said the scrimmage was great for the Lady Cats because they played great competition. The Lady Cats only trailed 2-1 going into the seventh inning. Newcomer Allie Fite and veteran Jaye Doughtie had two hits apiece and veteran Alyssa...
Game Day: Basketball, Soccer
Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ basketball teams face big challenges against Texas High on this Tuesday game day. The Wildcats will play the Tigers from Texarkana in Wildcats Gym. The freshman game is at 5 p.m., the JV game is at around 6:15 p.m. with the varsity game starting at around 7:30 p.m. The Wildcats varsity is 7-1 in district play and 22-5 for the season. The Wildcats are in second place just a game behind Mt....
Kid’s Trout Fishing Day Saturday 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Peavine Pinon Pool
On Saturday February 4′, 201 7, at Buford Park Peavine Pinion Pool, located behind the Civic Center, the Larry Buster Memorial Sulphur Springs Kids’ Trout Fishing Day will take place. The event, which is sponsored by the National Wild Turkey Federation, Texas Parks and Wildlife Inland Fisheries Division, the City of Sulphur Springs, local merchants, civic organizations and many individual contributors, will run from 10:00...
Soccer Coaches Not Surprised, Excited as Teams Play First District Game; Game Two Tuesday
Lady Cats Soccer Lady Cats Soccer Coach Jesus DeLeon was not surprised that Friday night’s district opener against Pine Tree at home required play beyond regulation. The Lady Cats won 1-0 in overtime on a goal by Payton Pierce after a corner kick. Coach DeLeon said Pierce got an inside position and used her whole body to deflect the ball into the net. Early in the game, Pierce had hit the goal post with a shot. The Lady Cats...
Basketball Coaches Review Game Strategy, Ready for Tuesday Night Games
Cipoletta on Wildcats Marshall Win Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said Marshall tried to use a slow down strategy against the Wildcats Friday night in Marshall. It seemed to work in the first half as the Wildcats held only a 2 point lead, 28-26, at the break. Coach Cipoletta said the Mavericks also went small during the game utilizing their guards. He said the Wildcats defense in the third and fourth quarter was a key to...
24 Schools, 330 Lifters at SSHS Powerlifting Meet; Wildcats Finish Second
From all accounts, the Sulphur Springs Powerlifting Meet was a big success Saturday. The meet drew 24 schools and 330 lifters making it one of the largest in the state according to Wildcats Powerlifting Coach Casey Jeter. Coach Jeter expressed his thanks to all those who attended and to those that worked tirelessly to make it happen. The meet was certainly a success for the local lifters. The Wildcats finished second, just one point...
Lady Lions Score Big in Win Over Sulphur Bluff
The Saltillo Lady Lions defeated Sulphur Bluff, 76-24 on the road Friday night. The Lady Lions led 21-5 after the first quarter and continued to build their lead throughout the game. Madison Simmons of Saltillo led all scorers with 17 points. Other Lady Lions’ scorers included Jocelyn Ochoa with 9 points, Sienna Collins with 8 points, Melissa Groenewold with 7 points, Ana Gallegos and Christie Gurley with 6 points each, Rainie...
