Wildcats Soccer Team Squeezes Past Greenville, 2-1, At Prim To Go 5-1 In District Play
Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton calls his team scrappy and says they are winning ugly. The latest example occurred Friday night, February 28, at Gerald Prim Stadium as the Wildcats just got by Greenville, 2-1.
It was the second 2-1 win for the Wildcats over the Lions in district play and improved the Wildcats district mark to 5-1 as they continue to stalk leader Mount Pleasant.
Kevin Yanez scored a goal for the Wildcats after an assist from Christian Palomino. Just up from the JV, freshman Uriel Santacruz scored the Wildcats second goal, his first on the varsity, after an assist from Alejandro Diasdado.
The Wildcats‘ season record is now 11-5-5.
Next, the Wildcats host Lindale at The Prim on Tuesday night. The two teams played an overtime game in Lindale that the Wildcats pulled out, 2-1 in the first round of district play.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Lady Cats Soccer Team Gets Second Half Of District Play Off To A Good Start With Win At Greenville
The Lady Cats Soccer Team completed a district sweep of the Greenville Lady Lions with a solid, 4-1 win at Greenville Friday night, February 28. The win in the first game in the second half of district play improves the Lady Cats district record to 4-2.
Lady Cats Coach Javier Aguayo said he was proud of his girls. He said they took care of business. Coach Aguayo said the first half was not the best performance by the Lady Cats but, he said, they were moving the ball around creating chances.
Janine Yamaguchi scored the first Lady Cats’ goal after an assist by Rebekah Stanley. Greenville then tied the core with a goal of their own. The Lady Cats went back out front 2-1 on a goal by Haley Robinson assisted by Stanley. The Lady Cats led the Lady Lions at halftime, 2-1, then added two more goals during the second half.
Coach Aguayo said the Lady Cats had a strong second half noting that they controlled the game. Stanley scored the Lady Cats third goal with Robinson assisting. Yamaguchi scored her second goal of the night after another assist by Stanley.
The Lady Cats season record improves to 8-8-1.
Next the Lady Cats play at Lindale Tuesday night. In the first half of district play, the Lady Cats bested Lindale at Gerald Prim Stadium.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Wildcats Baseball Team Ends Up on the Wrong End Of See-Saw Game With Hallsville In Rose City Classic
The Wildcats and Hallsville renewed their rivalry Friday in the 29th Annual Rose City Classic Friday, February 28.
It was one of those games where you figured the winning team would be the one with the last shot at it. That team turned out to be Hallsville Friday.
The Bobcats went up 1-0 in the bottom of the first scoring an unearned run. Two innings later, the Wildcats took a 2-1 lead only to see Hallsville score three times to go up, 4-2. The Wildcats retook the lead at 5-4. Hallsville leapfrogged into the lead going up 6-5. The Wildcats evened the game at 6-6. In their last at bat, Hallsville got a walk off, 7-6 win.
The Wildcats season record is now 1-2. The Wildcats wrap up play in the Rose City Classic with back to back games Saturday. They play Waxahachie at 10 a.m. and then take on Forney at noon. Both games will be at Mike Carter Field in Tyler.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Lady Cats Softball Team Has Big Day It Allen Tournament Winning Two Games, Impressively
The Lady Cats Softball Team had quite a day Friday, February 28, at the 21st Annual Allen Varsity Softball Tournament, winning two games by wide margins. The Lady Cats clobbered Dallas W.T. White, 20-5 and then blitzed Hurst L.D. Bell, 9-2. The wins improved the Lady Cats season record to 4-6.
The Lady Cats actually started off slowly against Dallas White. The Lady Longhorns jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the top of the first. The Lady Cats got a run back in the bottom of the first but still trailed, 5-1. A 7-run second inning put the Lady Cats up to stay, 8-5. A 12-run bottom of the third wrapped up the win. The Lady Cats collected 20 hits to 7 for White. Both teams committed an error.
The Lady Cats had numerous offensive stars. Jadyn Harper was 4 for 4 with 4 runs and 2 RBIs. She also clubbed a home run and stole 3 bases. Alli Fite was also 4 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBIs. Fite also hit a double and stole a base. Addison Caddell was 3 for 3 with 2 runs scored and 3 RBIs. Caddell also hit a double. Heather Bowen was 2 for 4 with 2 runs and 5 RBIs. Bowen also hit a double. Nylah Lindley was 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored, 2 RBIs with a double and a stolen base. Kate Womack was 1 for 2 with 2 runs scored and an RBI. Womack also walked twice and stole a base. Grace Magnuson was 1 for 2 with 2 runs scored and a walk. Aliyah Abron scored a run, walked and had an RBI. Braydan Garrett was 1 for 1 with an RBI. Colbria Harrison was 1 for 1 with a walk and a run scored. Paris Pickett was 1 for 1 with a run scored and an RBI. Paige Seagraves scored a run. The Lady Cats stole 6 bases.
Bri Harrison pitched the first inning for the Lady Cats allowing 5 hits and 5 runs while getting a strikeout. Denver Wyatt got the pitching win going the last two innings allowing only 2 hits and no runs with 3 strikeouts.
Against L.D. Bell, again, the Lady Cats had to play catch up. Bell scored 2 first inning runs to go up, 2-0. The Lady Cats went ahead for good with a 4 run second inning. They added a run in the third and scored two more in both the fifth and sixth innings. The Lady Cats outhit Bell, 6-4. Bell committed 9 errors.
Colbria Harrison had a big game at the plate going 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored, 2 RBIs with a double and a sacrifice. Womack was 2 for 4 with a run scored. She also doubled and tripled and stole a base. Magnuson was 1 for 2 with a run scored and 2 RBIs with a double and a walk. Lindley was a demon on the bases with 4 steals while also going 1 for 3 with 2 runs scored. Fite drew a walk. Bowen walked twice, Seagraves scored a run. Abron scored 2 runs and stole a base. The Lady Cats stole six more bases.
Caddell got the win going 6 innings allowing 4 hits and 2 runs with 8 strikeouts and 2 walks.
The Lady Cats complete play in the Allen tournament with a game with Bishop Lynch Saturday at 5 p.m. at Allen High School Field 2.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show Steer, Heifer Winners
The second day of the Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show concluded with steer and swine exhibitions and showmanship events.
In the steer show, students entered 19 projects in six weight classes, with steer ranging from 1,035 pounds to 1,550 pounds.
The Grand Champion Steer was exhibited by Tracey Shackleford; the North Hopkins FFA member also earned the Senior Showmanship award. Shackleford entered a 1,340 pounds steer in Class 5 and a 1,550 pound steer in Class 6.
Rolando Massey showed the Reserve Champion, a 1,335 pound Class 5 steer.
Intermediate Showmanship honors in the steer show went to Hopkins County 4-H member Mika Gray, who exhibited a 1,105 pound Class 2 steer.
Dodge Chamness received Junior Showmanship recognition with a 1,215 pounds steer.
The heifer show drew 18 entries in four classes, grouped by age, starting at 7 months and ranging up to 22 months.
The two top heifers were shown by Sulphur Springs FFA. The Grand Champion Heifer was shown by Coen Bell of Sulphur Springs FFA. The Reserve Heifer was shown by Savannah Allen, who also received the Senior Showmanship award with her heifer.
Kaitlin Myers won Intermediate Showmanship in the heifer show.
Miller Grove FFA’s Abbie Melton earned Junior Showmanship honors with her heifer.
The Junior Market Livestock Show concludes Saturday. A stew and chili will be offered at noon to give people a chance to fellowship with exhibitors and the many generous individuals who help support the NETLA program. The Sale of Champions will begin around 1 p.m., immediately following the stew and chili and awards presentations.
Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show Poultry, Swine Results
The second day of the Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show started bright and early with poultry and concluded with swine. The poultry show featured 78 lots and 67 swine were registered in nine classes.
Brody Weatheread of North Hopkins FFA showed the Grand Champion Poultry Friday morning, Feb. 28, in Hopkins County Civic Center Arena.
Micah Flemens of Hopkins County 4-H showed the Reserve Champion Poultry show. Flemens also went home with the Senior Showmanship award for his poultry.
The Intermediate Showmanship award in poultry went to Sulphur Springs FFA member Karrigan McQuary. Presly Hunt went home with the Junior Showmanship award.
Approximately half of the poultry projects will go go to the Sale of Champions which begins at 1 p.m. Saturday, at Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. Youth had the option of taking the chickens that did not make the sale home or to donate them on site in one of the designated trailers to benefit either Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office or Cumby High School FFA.
North Hopkins FFA member Kindal Shackleford showed the Grand Champion Swine. Kindal Shackleford also earned the Intermediate Showmanship award.
Brody Busby of Como-Pickton FFA exhibited the Reserve Champion Swine Friday.
Senior Showmanship in the swine show went to North Hopkins FFA member Tracey Shackelford.
Hayden McCoy earned the Junior Showmanship award.
Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show Lamb, Goat Winners
The first day of the Hopkins Count Junior Livestock Show featured lamb and goat projects from FFA and 4-H members from across Hopkins County.
Annie Horton not only earned the Senior Showmanship award with her lamb. Horton, a member of Sulphur Springs High School FFA, exhibited the Grand Champion Lamb, marking the third year in a row she has earned honor. This year, there were 10 entries for senior showmanship.
Hopkins County 4-H member Ryan Ragan exhibited the Reserve Champion Lamb this year.
Brody Busby of Como-Pickton FFA received the Intermediate Showmanship title for lambs. There were 8 entries ages in this category for ages 8-13.
The Junior Showmanship award for lambs went to Ramsey Ragan of Hopkins County 4-H. Th intermediate group is for ages 7 and under; there were six total entries.
Sulphur Springs FFA member Parris Pickett exhibited the Grand Champion Goat.
The Reserve Champion Goat was exhibited by Kaitlynn Harness.
Miller Grove FFA member Braxton Purser went home with the Junior Showmanship award for goats.
The Intermediate Showmanship award for goats was presented to Cumby FFA member Isaac Taylor.
North Hopkins FFA member Jessica Hatley received the Senior Showmanship award for goats.
Paris District Road Report for the Week of March 2, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of March 2, 2020. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues.
Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Sherman Area (Fannin, Grayson Counties)
Contacts: Sherman Area Office (903) 892-6529; Grayson Co. Maintenance (903) 893-8831; Fannin Co. Maintenance (903) 583-7566.
US 75, Grayson County: from FM 1417 to SH 91 (Texoma Parkway). Watch for daytime lane closures during the day on northbound and southbound US 75 between Center Street and FM 1417 as crews work on shoulder corrections and building detours. The southbound Travis Street connector ramp onto southbound US 75 was closed permanently. Traffic is being detoured onto the frontage road to Park Avenue. A reduced speed limit of 60 mph has been set for this construction project.
FM 1417, Grayson County: from US 82 to SH 56. Construction on the project is scheduled to begin on March 2. Crews will be performing utility work as well as constructing a portion of the new Sand Creek bridge. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph has been set for this construction project.
FM 691, Grayson County: from FM 131/Loy Lake Road to US 75. Watch for traffic shifts as workers widen FM 691 to an ultimate five-lane roadway. The intersection of FM 691 with FM 131/Loy Lake Road has been converted to a four-way stop intersection and will become a signalized intersection at the conclusion of the construction project.
FM 121, Grayson County: from Jim Jones Road to FM 3356. This project is expected to begin on March 16 after utilities have been relocated. The ultimate roadway will be a five lane section at the conclusion of the project.
US 377, Grayson County: Willis Bridge at the Oklahoma State line. Watch for occasional one lane closures on the existing bridge as workers pour concrete for the new bridge structure.
US 75 Ramp Reversal in Denison, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 main lanes and frontage road between Spur 503 and FM 691. Watch for a lane closure on the southbound US 75 frontage road and the westbound Spur 503 ramp while construction crews work on rebuilding the southbound frontage road.
US 75 Slope Repair at Randell Lake Road, on the southbound US 75 frontage road between SH 91 and Randell Lake Road, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 frontage road between SH 91 and Randell Lake Road. The southbound frontage road and Randell Lake exit ramp are closed due to a slope failure. Crews are working to lime treat the soils and place underdrains.
US 75 debris pickup, Grayson County: from Collin County line to Oklahoma State line. Watch for mobile lane closures as workers pick up debris from the roadway every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the daytime.
US 82 & US 69, Grayson County: from FM 131 to FM 1897 on US 82, and from SH 56 to US 75 on US 69. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
Greer Road, Grayson County: just south of FM 901 at Brushy Creek. Greer Road is closed at Brushy Creek in order to remove and build a new bridge. Traffic on Greer Road will need to use an alternate route, such as Sandusky Road, during construction.
FM 1310, Grayson County: between SH 91 and Eisenhower State Park. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work to blade level the roadway.
SH 56, Grayson County: between east FM 1417 and the Fannin County line. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work to blade level the roadway.
FM 1753, Grayson and Fannin County: from FM 1897 to SH 78. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 898, Fannin County: from the Grayson County line to SH 121. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 2815, Fannin County: from FM 1629 to SH 11. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 1743, Fannin County: from SH 56 to FM 1550. Construction is scheduled to begin on this rehabilitation project on March 2. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
US 82, Fannin County: from SH 121 to the Lamar County Line. Watch for slow moving construction equipment as crews work on widening US 82 from a two lane roadway to a four lane divided section. Watch for a traffic shift near the SH 56 intersection in Honey Grove as crews work to build the new westbound lanes. Westbound traffic is being shifted to the eastbound side during this period.
County Road 3810, Fannin County: at Loring Creek. County Road 3810 is closed at Loring Creek while crews remove and build a new bridge. Traffic on CR 3810 will need to use an alternate route during construction.
FM 897, Fannin County: from US 82 to CR 2950 in Lannius. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on performing base repairs.
FM 1396, Fannin County: from US 82 to FM 2029. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on performing base repairs.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):
Contacts: Sulphur Springs Area Office (903) 885-9514; Franklin Co. Maintenance (903) 537-4976; Hopkins Co. Maintenance (903) 885-4031.
SH 11, Hopkins County: From SH 19 to White Oak Creek. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews replace an existing drainage structure; temporary traffic signals will direct traffic.
FM 1448, Franklin County: From Wood County Line to FM 115. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews install drainage structures.
IH 30, Hopkins & Franklin Counties: From Titus County Line to Hunt County Line. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews upgrade Metal Beam Guard Fence.
FM 900, Hopkins County: IH 30 to Franklin County Line. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews install drainage structures.
Paris Area (Delta, Lamar, Red River Counties)
Contacts: Paris Area Office (903) 784-1357; Delta Co. Maintenance (903) 395-2139; Lamar Co. Maintenance (903) 785-4468; Red River Co. Maintenance (903) 427-3561.
US 82, Red River County: from FM 1159 to Bowie County Line. Watch for temporary lane closures and traffic shifts while crews extend cross structures and widen pavement to install passing lanes.
US 82, Lamar County: from BU 82H to Red River County Line. Watch for temporary shoulder and lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
US 82, Red River County: from Lamar County Line to SH 37. Watch for temporary shoulder and lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
US 271, Lamar County: from FM 1499 to Oklahoma State Line. Watch for temporary shoulder and lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
SH 37 safety upgrades, Red River County: from the Texas-Oklahoma state line south to the Red River-Franklin County line. Watch for work zones as workers upgrade metal-beam guard fence, replace or extend new structures and install safety end treatments.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903)455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
SH 66, Hunt County: from near FM 6 to near FM 2642. A project consisting of widening pavement, installing continuous left-turn lanes, and safety-treating fixed objects is underway. Please be aware of lane closures and workers in this area. Weather permitting, they will resume work on the last box culvert extension, and widening County Roads 2666 and 2664.
SH 276, Hunt County: at Bull Creek, rip-rap repair project. The contractor is working on replacing concrete rip-rap that has failed along SH 276. The contractor will do partial lane closures intermittently. Please be careful when traveling in the area.
SPUR 264, Hunt County: in Quinlan. Sidewalk improvement project. Contractor is currently unable to work due to heavy rainfall. Please be careful when traveling in the area and watch out for workers.
Paris Junior College Board of Regents Approve Slight Tuition Increase
At a Monday, Feb. 24 meeting, the Paris Junior College Board of Regents approved an increase of $1 per semester credit hour for in-district and out-of-district tuition for the 2020-2021 academic year that begins with the fall 2020 semester.
The Regents also voted to make no changes to existing dual credit tuition and fees.
In other action, the Regents:
• Received a financial report from Controller Keitha Carlton showing that for the fiscal year, expenses remain well below revenue.
• Moved the regular March board meeting to March 31.
• Received a report that PJC has again received the Claims Administrative Services Workers Compensation Awards for having the lowest loss ratio of 2018-2019 and the lowest three-year ratio for 2018-2019. PJC has been given two $500 scholarships as a result.
• Learned that the average amount spent per full-time student equivalent is $5,040 compared to $7,409 as the state average. Most East Texas colleges are below the state average.
• Accepted the employment of Megan Chapman as Student Activities Coordinator and Jon Eubanks as Director of Physical Plant, effective March 2; and of Rafael Ramirez as Campus Police Officer, effective Feb. 21.
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Vision
To be the educational provider of choice for the region.
Mission
Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.
The Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center is Offering a Wide Range of Classes Starting March 16
Completing a full college course in just eight weeks helps students finish a certificate or degree faster at the Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center.
The flex term starting March 16 offers a wide range of workforce and academic classes. Those wishing to register should sign up soon, as PJC will be closed for Spring Break from March 9 to March 13.
Online courses are available system-wide at the college, including many that are part of the State of Texas Core Curriculum.
Those eight-week online courses include: Art Appreciation; Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants; Beginning Spanish I; Business Correspondence and Communication; Composition I or Composition II; Federal or Texas Government; General Psychology; Introduction to Mass Communications; Introduction to Sociology; Introduction to Theater; Learning Framework; Lifespan Growth and Development; Medical Terminology I; Microbiology for Non-Science Majors; Music Appreciation; Nutrition & Diet Therapy; Pharmacology for Health Professionals; Public Speaking; and US History I or II.
Two face-to-face classes will be held at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center: Introduction to Welding Using Multiple Processes and Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders.
Late registration will continue on March 16, the first day of the flex term. For more information call 903-885-1232.
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Vision
To be the educational provider of choice for the region.
Mission
Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.
