Wildcats Face Prosper at McKinney Boyd in Regional Semi
The Wildcats’ baseball team is one of only four teams still playing in Region II in Class 5A. Next up for the Wildcats: the Prosper Eagles, 29-3 on the season. Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack says the Eagles have a total of 20 home runs this season. He has chosen to play them on a big field at McKinney Boyd. Games are Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday at 7 p.m. and if necessary Saturday at 2 p.m. In game two of the best of...
Wildcats Advance With Come From Behind Win
The Wildcats’ baseball team came from behind to defeat Corsicana, 6-3 Friday night in Sunnyvale to win the third round playoff series two games to zero. Corsicana jumped out in front in the third inning scoring three unearned runs. The Wildcats closed the gap to 3-2 as Ethan Phillips drove home two runs with a double in the fourth. In a four run sixth, the Wildcats tied the game at 3 as Larry Pryor had an RBI single. Carson...
Summer Sports Camps Offered at PJC
Paris Junior College’s Dragons sports programs will hold camps this summer for youth interested in men’s and women’s basketball and women’s volleyball. “We know parents are looking for activities for their children over the summer, and this allows young people to take advantage of our college’s coaching expertise and interact with our athletes,” said PJC President Dr. Pamela Anglin. “They will have a great time...
Wildcats Win Game One; At Legacy Saturday
Tyler Follis threw a two hit shutout for six innings and Kade Hudgins pitched a scoreless seventh allowing one hit as the Wildcats defeated Mansfield Legacy, 6-0 in game one of their second round playoff series Friday night at Eagle Stadium. The Wildcats got four key hits: Carson Hicks drove in two with a single, Landon Brock knocked in one with a single and Larry Pryor drove home two with a double and hit a solo home run. The...
Wildcats Host Legacy Friday at Eagle Stadium
Wildcat baseball returns to Eagle Stadium Friday night May 15th as the locals take on Mansfield Legacy in a best 2 of 3 Area 5-A play-off series. Game 1 begins at 7 p.m. Game 2 is set for Saturday at Mansfield Legacy with a 1 p.m. first pitch. If game three is necessary, it will immediately follow Game 2 at Legacy. KSST will broadcast the games. A Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat 6-0 lead after the first two innings was more than...
Wildcats Win After Rain Delay; Play Mansfield Legacy Next!
The Wildcats’ baseball team won their bi-district series against Whitehouse with an 8-2 win Friday night. The game was delayed by rain for three hours. Ben Brooks got the pitching win allowing only two runs on six hits. The Wildcats jumped out in front 6-0 after two innings. The Wildcats will now play Mansfield Legacy.
Summer Sports Camps Scheduled
Wildcats Athletic Director Greg Owens has released a list of school sponsored sports camps for this summer. Baseball and softball camps are on June 9-11. Girls basketball camp is on June 22-25. Boys and girls soccer camp is on June 29-July 2. Boys basketball camp takes place July 13-16. Boys football camp and freshmen football camp are on July 21-23. Volleyball camps are July 27-29. Tennis camp is offered July...
Missing State by a Fraction
Two Wildcats and two Lady Cats’ track athletes competed in the Regional Track Meet this past Friday and Saturday at UT Arlington. Hurdler Zach Spigner just missed going to state by a fraction of a second. Matt Young, Wildcat Head Track Coach, Spinger advanced to the finals in the 110and 300 hurdles running a 39.06, finishing second in both prelims. In the finals of the 300’s, he ran a 38.90 and took third. The third place...
Wildcats Defeat Marshall 8-2
Eagle Stadium The Wildcats’ baseball team wrapped up the district’s number two seed in the playoffs with an 8-2 victory over Marshall Friday night. The Wildcats improved to 9-4 in district play and 12-9 for the season. The Wildcats finish up district play Saturday at noon in Longview. That game was postponed by rain and wet grounds Tuesday night. Tyler Follis is schedule to pitch for the Wildcats.
SSHS All-Sports Athletic Banquet Is Monday
Sulphur Springs Athletic Director Greg Owens calls the annual All-Sports Athletic Banquet a fun time and a neat time to reflect on the sports year and to celebrate every athlete and what they have accomplished. This year’s banquet takes place Monday at 6 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria. Tickets are $8 and are available at the High School Office or at the door. Big Smith’s barbeque will be served. The banquet marks the...
