Wildcats, Lady Cats Soccer Tourneys Hampered by Cold
The Wildcats’ soccer team opened a Forney tournament Thursday with a 4-1 win against Garland Lakeview Centennial. It was the first win for Nicky Wiggins as Wildcats head soccer coach. The Wildcats got goals from four different players. Angel Tavera opened the scoring, assisted by Gerardo Arellano. Johnathan Alvarez scored the second goal assisted by a corner kick from Tavera. D.J. Abron found the net for the Wildcats third goal....
Satillo Lions Defeat Yantis in Friday Night Win
The Saltillo Lions defeated the Yantis Owls, 66-61 at Kerry Garmon Gym in Saltillo Friday night. The Lions got off to a good start leading 14-8 after one quarter and 28-19 at the half. Saltillo had three double figure scorers: Matt Gurley with 17 points, Mike Simmons with 14 points and Walker McGill with 12 points. Saltillo also got scoring from Lyle Bench with 9, Trevor Moore with 8 and Clayton Jones with 6 points. Saltillo is now...
Wildcats, Lady Cats Remain Undefeated in District
Wildcats 51, Texas High 43 The Wildcats’ basketball team won their third district game without a loss as they outscored Texas High, 51-43 Friday night in Texarkana. The Wildcats also improved to 18-4 for the season. Victor Iwuakor and Ke-Ontae Dunn led the Wildcats with 15 points apiece. Michael Jefferson scored 11. Bryson Lynn had 5 points, Keaston Willis and Dane Ritherford 2 points apiece and Xavier Cork 1 point. The Wildcats...
Wildcats Power-Lifting Team Opens Season Saturday
The Wildcats’ power-lifting team opens their season Saturday at an 8:30 a.m. meet at Lindale, weather permitting. Casey Jeter is the new Wildcats Power-lifting Coach. Jeter was a power-lifter at Lindale High School. His coach was Greg Owens. Jeter was a 4 year qualifier for the Regional Meet and a 2 time state qualifier. Jeter said he was ranked #1 in state in his weight category his senior year but ended up finishing fourth....
Game Day: Game Times Changed For Lady Cats, Wildcats
Freezing weather and the chance of precipitation Friday have caused changes to the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ basketball plans. The Wildcats are now scheduled to play a varsity only game at Texas High starting at 6:30 p.m. Friday. The Wildcats enter the game with a 2-0 district record with a road win at Pine Tree and a home victory over Marshall. The Wildcats are 17-4 for the season. Weather has also impacted the Lady Cats home...
Lady Cats to Play Texas High Varsity Only Friday at 6 p.m.
A time change for Lady Cat basketball was announced late Thursday afternoon. The Lady Cats play a varsity only Friday at SSHS gym due to possible weather issues. The Lady Cats host Texas High in Wildcats Gym at 6 p.m. as they seek to remain undefeated in district play. The Lady Cats are 4-0 in district, 18-3 for the season, and are ranked #24 in Class 5A in the latest Texas Association of Basketball Coaches. The game will be broadcast...
Wildcats Soccer Topped Patriots in Forney Tourney
The Wildcats’ soccer team presented new coach Nicky Wiggins with a victory in his first regular season game as a head coach as the Wildcats topped the Garland Lakeview Centennial Patriots, 4-1 at a Forney tournament Thursday morning. The Wildcats also play Richardson J.J. Pearce at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the tournament.
SSHS Soccer Game Day
Both the Wildcats’ soccer team and Lady Cats’ soccer team open the regular season at separate tournaments on this Thursday game day. The Wildcats got an early start as hey took on Garland Lakeview Centennial at 9:45 a.m. in a Forney tournament. The match marked the head coaching debut for Wildcats Soccer Coach Nicky Wiggins. He replaced Andy Holt who is now the Head Soccer Coach at Frisco Wakeland. The Wildcats are also...
Coaches and Educators Rally to Help Legendary Coach in Need of Heart Transplant
East Texas coaches and educators are rallying to help legendary East Texas football coach Dickie Meeks, who has been hospitalized in need of a heart transplant. According to Wildcats Coach Greg Owens, insurance is not covering a large portion the Meeks’ medical costs. Meeks’ daughter Sonja and Meek’s son in law Jeremy Burleson used to work in the SSISD. An account for donations for Meeks has been set up at First...
Soccer Teams Enter Tournament Play Thursday
Wildcats Tie Royse City The Wildcats’ soccer team battled to a 0-0 tie with Royse City Tuesday night on the road in the Wildcats second and final scrimmage of the season. Coach Nicky Wiggins said he was glad to see his team hold the Bulldogs to no goals. He praised defenders Ignacio Orosco, Israel Hernandez and Brandon Diosdado along with keeper Rafael Lopez. On the offensive side, Coach Wiggins said his team struggled in...
