The Wildcats Basketball Team Defeats Royse City On The Road, 69-43 Tuesday Night
The Wildcats Basketball Team, ranked #9 in Class 5A, steadily built a lead throughout their game Tuesday night, January 28, at Royse City winning 69-43.
The Wildcats led 18-13 after one quarter buoyed by four three-point baskets by sharpshooting senior Grayson McClure. Senior Day Day Hall took over in the second quarter scoring 10 points as the Wildcats increased their lead at the half, 37-24. Senior Cameron Kahn joined Hall and McClure in the scoring parade in the third quarter as the Wildcats lead grew to 55-31. The Wildcats outscored the Bulldogs, 14-12 in the fourth quarter.
Hall ended up with 26 points, including numerous dazzling shots around the basket. McClure totaled 21 points on seven made three’s. Kahn added 9 points. Sophomore Justin Haire had 5 points. Junior Boo Wilkerson and sophomore Caleb Alexander both scored 3 points on a made three-pointer. Junior point guard Lamodrick Johnson scored 2 points.
Royse City got 11 points apiece from sophomore Donavon Alexander and senior Jaylen Davis.
The Wildcats are now 3-1 in district play and 21-7 for the season. The Wildcats finish up a three game road trip with a district game at Lindale Friday night.
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 Sees Defensive Mistakes Turn Into Goals In 5-2 Loss At Pleasant Grove
Often in soccer, defensive miscues result in goals for the opposition. That was the case for the Lady Cats Soccer Team Tuesday night, January 28, as Pleasant Grove took advantage of Lady Cats defensive mistakes to take a 5-2 win at home.
Lady Cats Coach Javier Aguayo said the Lady Cats made two defensive mistakes in the first half. The Lady Hawks quickly scored two more goals to start the second half.
Then, the Lady Cats looked like they might mount a comeback. Lady Cat freshman Rebekah Stanley scored a goal on a free kick about half way through the second half. About 10 minutes later, Ashley Noe scored for the Lady Cats on a goal assisted by Stanley.
The Lady Cats faint hopes of a further comeback were dashed by a fifth Pleasant Grove goal, again after a Lady Cat defensive mistake.
Coach Aguayo said the Lady Cats can’t have that many mistakes in a game and try to come back in the last 15 minutes of the game.
The Lady Cats season record is now 3-5-1. The Lady Cats play a non-district game at Wylie East Friday night.
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.
SSHS Band Director Spencer Emmert Comments on All-Region Concert and Winter Guard Competition
Wildcat Band Director Spencer Emmert said Sulphur Springs was one of two schools that sent so many students to the All-Region Band Clinic and Concert over the weekend (January 17-18) that they had to use a bus to get students to Mount Pleasant. 19 Wildcat Band members qualified for All-Region Band in competition back in December. Emmert said clinicians at the Mount Pleasant event were Phillip L. Clements, Director of Bands and Instrumental Activity at Texas A&M-Commerce, and Robert Vetter, Retired Band Director for the Robinson ISD near Waco. Emmert said it was a great experience for his students and he added the All-Region Band put on a great performance Saturday afternoon. During regional competition in December, six Wildcat students qualified for Area competition held in early January.
Emmert also commented on the very first competition for the Wildcat Winter Guard held this past weekend at Arlington Martin High School. Winter Guard members are those Color Guard students who carry flags and rifles and also dance during fall band performances on football fields. The Wildcat Winter Guard finished third out of 14 groups. Emmert said the weekend competition was the first of many to be held at Metroplex locations such as Justin Northwest, Red Oak, Flour Mound Marcus and Denton. Emmert said the competition assures that Sulphur Springs can keep up with others that utilize it.
Emmert said the next big thing for the band would be UIL Solos and Ensembles competition coming up next week at First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs. 40 SSHS band students will be involved. Students who memorize their music and make a grade of first division qualify for state. Also on the calendar for the band is UIL Concert and Sight Reading competition on March 31 for the Wildcat Concert Band and April 1 for the Wildcat Wind Ensemble.
Wildcats Tie for Third, Lady Cats Take Fourth at Emory Rains Powerlifting Meet Saturday
Wildcats and Lady Cats Powerlifting Coach Casey Jeter said his teams had a very good meet Saturday (January 25) at Emory. It was the second meet of the season for the teams. The Wildcats tied for third place and the Lady Cats, despite having only three lifters, placed fourth. All three Lady Cats lifters placed. Addy Lamb was second in the 123-pound weight class. Coach Jeter said she squatted 240 pounds, bench pressed 90 pounds and dead lifted 255 pounds. Rorie Young lifted a total of 540 pounds in the 148 pound weight class including a 225 pound squat, 90 pound bench press and 225 pound dead lift. Sable Erdmier won the 165 pound weight class and Coach Jeter said she would have placed in the boys’ competition in that class. Erdmier set a personal record with a 325 pound squat, had a 115 pound bench press and a 350 pound dead lift. For the Wildcats, in the 114 pound weight class, Austin McCain not only placed but achieved his goal of finishing ahead of someone. McCain squatted 150 pounds, bench pressed 100 pounds and dead lifted 200 pounds. In the 148-pound weight class, Jesse Carrillo did not set any personal records but still claimed first place. In the 181-pound weight class, Ryan Carrillo set a personal record in the dead lift with 425 pounds and he finished fifth. George Greenway, moving up to the 220-pound weight class, had another monster day improving his squat from 600 to 640 and dead lift from 550 to 575. Coach Jeter said Greenway is current the #1 lifter in his weight class and is #2 in the state. Also in the 220-pound weight class, Chad Manard finished fourth lifting 1170 pounds with a 475 pound squat, 245 pound bench press and 425 pound dead lift. Saturday marked the first ever powerlifting meet for Wildcats football offensive lineman Somjai Pryor. Coach Jeter said Pryor surprised everyone by scoring points with a 440 pound squat, 240 pound bench press and 420 pound dead lift. The Wildcats and Lady Cats lift next at a Paris Meet on February 13.
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.
Tuesday Game Day Includes Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball and Lady Cats Soccer
There is Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball and Lady Cats Soccer happening on the game day Tuesday (January 28). The Lady Cats and Wildcats Basketball Teams play back to back games at Royse City in district play Tuesday evening. The Lady Cats play at 6:15 p.m. with the Wildcats game will follow at around 7:30 p.m. There will be sub-varsity games starting at 5 p.m. in the main gym and auxiliary gyms at Royse City.
The Wildcats, ranked #9 in Class 5A, come into the contest tied for first in district with Mount Pleasant and Greenville. All have district marks of 2-1. The Wildcats are 20-7 for the season after defeating Texas High in Texarkana Friday, 64-55. In district play, Royse City is 1-2 in district play with a one point win over Lindale, a home loss to Greenville and a loss to Mount Pleasant.
The Lady Cats have a rematch with Royse City as girls begin the second half of district play. Royse City is ranked #10 in Class 5A and they went through the first half in district with a 5-0 record. The Lady Cats are 1-4 in district play after a heartbreaking loss at Texas High Friday, 43-42. In their first meeting in Sulphur Springs on January 11, the Lady Bulldogs defeated the Lady Cats 65-41. Since that game, Lady Cats freshman point guard Kenzie Willis has returned from an ankle injury.
KSST Radio will bring you Lady Cats and Wildcats basketball live from Royse City beginning at around 6:15 p.m. with a broadcast featuring live audio streaming. Issues of live video streaming, airing on Cable Channel 18 and posting to YouTube will be determined after consultation with Royse City coaches. The girls game is expected to have live video streaming, posting to YouTube and airing on Channel 18. It is very unlikely the Wildcats game will be posted to YouTube.
There is also Lady Cats Soccer on this Tuesday game day. The Lady Cats will be playing a non-district game on the road at Pleasant Grove in Texarkana. There will be a JV game at 5:30 p.m. The varsity match is scheduled to get underway at around 7:15 p.m. The Lady Cats season record is 3-4-1 after a win in their last game a week ago at Pittsburg, 8-0.
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.
Sulphur Springs Man Jailed In Arkansas On Hopkins County Felony Warrants
Samuel Joseph Martin, 36, of Sulphur Springs was transported from the Arkansas Department of Corrections in Malvern, Arkansas to Hopkins County jail, where he was held for bond forfeiture on a credit or debit card abuse charge and bail jumping and failure to appear. A $10,000 cash-only bond was set on the credit/debit card abuse charge and a $25,000 bond was recommended on the other, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Elijah Fite alleged in arrest reports.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Protect Yourself From Social Security Scams
Here are some facts about the recent outbreak of Social Security Scams
Scammers are pretending to be government employees. Scammers will try to scare you and trick you into giving them your personal information and money. They may threaten you or your family and may demand immediate payment to avoid arrest or other legal action. They may threaten you with a warrant for your arrest.
DON’T BE FOOLED! IF YOU RECEIVE A SUSPICIOUS CALL:
- Hang up!
- DO NOT give them money or personal information!
- Report the scam at OIG.SSA.GOV!
Here what to look out for
- The call or email says there is a problem with your Social Security Number or account.
- Someone asking you to pay a fine or debt with retail gift cards, wire transfers, pre-paid debit cards, internet currency, or by mailing cash.
- Scammers pretend they’re from Social Security or another government agency. Caller ID or documents sent by email may look official but they are not.
- Callers threaten you with arrest or other legal action.
Social Security may call you in some situations but will never:
- Threaten you
- Suspend your Social Security Number
- Demand immediate payment from you
- Require payment by cash, gift card, pre-paid debit card, or wire transfer
- Ask for gift card numbers over the phone or to wire or mail cash
Protect yourself, friends and family!
If you receive a questionable call, hang up and report it at oig.ssa.gov Don’t be embarrassed to report financial loss or sharing information
Learn more at oig.ssa.gov/scam
City Of Cumby Hosting Clean-Up For Residents
The City of Cumby has slated a three-day city-wide clean-up this weekend, to allow residents to dispose of unwanted items in the designated dumpster, according to a post by Alderman Julie Morris on the City of Cumby Facebook page.
“Plans for cleanup are to have a dumpster delivered quarterly so if you have plans this weekend and aren’t able to clean, there will be another dumpster in April, July and October,” Morris posted.
While the dumpster is provided as a free service, city officials do ask that city residents follow a few rules: make sure everything goes in the dumpster and no hazardous chemicals
Sulphur Springs Man Jailed On Marijuana, Controlled Substance Charges
The passenger in a vehicle stopped on Fisher Street at Lee Street by deputies at 7:35 p.m. Jan. 27 was allegedly found to have marijuana and cocaine in his pocket.
An officer, upon contact with the driver, reported smelling a strong marijuana odor emitting from the Chevrolet Trailbazer stopped for a minor traffic offense. The occupants were asked to step out of the sport utility vehicle while a probable cause search was conducted inside of it. Passenger Jessie Yocom Martinez allegeldy showed signs of nervousness and didn’t appear to want to make eye contact with the officer, according to arrest reports.
As 27-year-old Martinez of Sulphur Springs was being patted down, the officer reported feeling a large bulge in Martinez’s jacket pocket. When what felt like a bag was squeezed, the officer alleged a raw marijuana odor emitted from the jacket. The man denied having any additional marijuana on him, but refused to let the officer search him further, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Lt. Amanda Weatherford, Sgt. Scott Davis and Deputy Bobby Osornio alleged in arrest reports. The deputy then told the Sulphur Springs man he could feel the marijuana buds in the bag and placed him into handcuffs and was requested to sit down while the SUV was searched, according to arrest reports.
While the vehicle was being searched, the man allegedly admitted he had two suspected bags of cocaine in his jacket pocket under his cigarettes. The officer removed baggies; the substance weighed 0.5 grams as did the suspected marijuana, the deputies alleged in arrest reports.
Consequently, Martinez was arrested on a Class B misdemeanor possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana charge and a felony possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge, according to arrest reports.
Martinez remained in Hopkins County jail Tuesday morning, according to jail reports.
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
