Game Day: Lady Cats Host Paris
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team will return to their home court for a non-district match against one of their old traditional rivals, Paris, Tuesday evening. The freshmen and JV teams will begin play at 4:30 p.m. with the varsity game set to start at around 6 p.m. The Lady Cats are coming off a Tyler tournament where they went 4-2 and captured the Silver Bracket Championship. The Lady Cats are 18-7 for the season. We’ll...
Wildcats’ Offensive and Defensive Coordinators Talk Friday Nights
Wildcat Offense Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said he learned some things about the Wildcats’ offense in the Sulphur Springs, 43-42 win over Sherman at Gerald Prim Stadium last Friday night. Coach Young said he was pleased watching the offense play and make plays. Ironically, he said a poor third quarter that featured few Wildcats snaps might have helped some players last through the entire game. Several players had...
Wildcats Itinerary for Orlando Trip
The Wildcats’ football team along with cheerleaders and athletic trainers have a busy itinerary in Florida. Also in there are games for the JV and varsity teams. The football team will depart at noon Wednesday with cheerleaders getting away at 2:30 p.m. At a meeting Monday night in the high school cafeteria, about two-thirds of the players and even some of the coaches indicated they had never flown before. Upon arrival in...
Wildcats Travel to Orlando Following Roller Coaster Win Over Sherman
Coach Owens said Friday night’s 43-42 win over Sherman was one where Wildcats’ players fought through struggles developing their character. He added they also had fun and it showed throughout the night. Coach Owens said the game featured a roller coaster of emotions. He said the Wildcats have good team chemistry this year and like each other. Coach Owens praised the large offensive line for making the running game go. The...
Lady Cats Claim Silver Bracket at Tyler Tourney
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team won all three matches they played in a Tyler tournament Saturday and claimed the championship in the tournament’s Silver Bracket. The Lady Cats won the Silver Bracket with a 2-0 win over Henderson, 25-9 and 25-21. Earlier the Lady Cats took 2-1 wins over Bullard, 25-16, 23-25 and 25-10 and over Rusk, 25-12, 17-25 and 25-17. Overall the Lady Cats won four and lost two in the tournament that...
Wildcats Open With Thrilling 43-42 Win
The Wildcats’ football team won a thrilling season opener over Sherman, 43-42 at Gerald Prim Stadium Friday night. The game was in doubt until Wildcats safety D.J. Abron intercepted a Bearcat pass with just 1:22 left. The Wildcats were able to run out the clock. Both teams scored six touchdowns and each had one two-point conversion. The difference in the game was a missed Sherman extra point kick after their very first...
Lady Cats’ Volleyball Defeated Mineola 3-0 Friday Night; Return to Tyler Tourney Saturday
With a break Friday in a Tyler tournament, the Lady Cats’ volleyball team defeated Mineola, 3-0 in Mineola Friday night. The score was 25-15, 25-18 and 25-15. Lady Cats Coach Justin Maness said his team served well and was aggressive at the net with their blocking. He added he was pleased with his team’s effort during the match. In kills, Kaylee Jefferson led the team with 11. Also Mieke VanBenthem had five and Autumn...
Wildcats Open Pre-District Season at Prim Tonight; KSST Pregame Broadcast Begins at 6:30 p.m.
The Wildcats’ football team opens the regular season Friday night at Gerald Prim Stadium as the Sherman Bearcats will be in town. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. Both teams are hoping to bounce back after abysmal 2015 seasons. Sherman’s only win last year came after the Wildcats defeated the Bearcats on the field, 20-17, but then forfeited the win due to a player eligibility issue. With that the Wildcats went 0-10. Wildcats Coach...
Lady Cats Face Tough Competition in Tyler Tourney
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team won a match but lost two on the first day of a Tyler tournament Thursday. Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness said the Lady Cats came out slow in their first tournament match against former district foe Longview. The Lady Lobos won, 25-23 and 25-14. Coach Maness thought since the Lady Cats had played Longview in the past, they let the Lady Lobos get in their heads a little bit. He said the...
Join the Wildcats in Orlando for less than $400 each!!
Last minute travel deals can sometimes be very attractive. This is the case when I checked on a trip to Orlando for a client for next week. I found a package deal (airfare, hotel, and car) for $297 EACH (based on two in one room). Not only is it a direct American Airlines flight both ways, but four nights at a Disney resort AND an economy rental car for the duration. Check out the link here: Last Minute Disney Deal You can see...
