Lady Cats Basketball Coach Says Team Has To Tough It Out Until Injured Players Return
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell is hoping her injured Lady Cats players are quick healers.
Tuesday night, missing freshman Kenzie Willis and senior Colbria Harrison, the Lady Cats lost to a good Lindale team, 60-38. Coach Tisdell said Lindale has a new coach who is doing a great job
Coach Tisdell said the Lady Cats are just short too many players. Their roster currently lists seven players, two of which were promoted from the JV team. Coach Tisdell said the injuries were tough breaks for the Lady Cats.
She said the team just has to push through until Willis and Harrison can return. Coach Tisdell feels she had to start district play against the two top teams in the district.
She said the Lady Cats committed too many turnovers Tuesday night and she added you can’t do that and win.
The Lady Cats play next in Greenville against the Lady Lions on Friday.
Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton Likes Facing Tough Teams to Improve His Team
Someone once said to be the best, you have to play the best. That’s the approach of Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton.
Tuesday night the Wildcats took on West Mesquite on their field. West Mesquite came in with a record of 4-1-1. Coach Upton called them really talented and said they have won their district the past two years.
He said the Wildcats successfully locked down the Wranglers best goal scorer. The player, with about 30 goals last season, was held scoreless by the Wildcats Tuesday night.
On the negative said, Coach Upton said the Wildcats had a 2-1 lead late in the game but allowed the Wranglers to tie it up. He said the Wildcats have to get better at finishing games when they put themselves in the position to win.
Coach Upton noted the early solid play of Kevin Yanez, who is doing a good job of assisting on goals. He had another one Tuesday night. Coach Upton also likes to see Omar Hernandez scoring goals. He had both goals Tuesday night.
Coach Upton said the Wildcats record is only 2-4-2 but he noted the strength of the teams the Wildcats have played. Coach Upton said the fact that the Wildcats are competing with top notch teams shows that they can make a long playoff run.
He said he’s hoping the Wildcats take care of business during a Terrell tournament and improve their record.
He said the West Mesquite coach was very complementary of the Wildcats, especially their play on defense.
Lady Cats Soccer Coach Javier Aguayo Comments On Team's 4-3 Loss To Princeton Tuesday Night
Lady Cats Soccer Coach Javier Aguayo shared his thoughts on a win that got away Tuesday night, January 14, at Gerald Prim Stadium.
The Lady Cats led Princeton, 3-0 after the first half and about 10 minutes into the second half only to see the Lady Panthers score 4 goals during the next twenty minutes to take a 4-3 win.
Coach Aguayo said the Lady Cats made some mistakes on the defensive end. He said the Princeton player who scored all four of their goals is a phenomenal player. Coach Aguayo said the Lady Cats needed to keep playing in the second half like they did to get ahead. He said they moved the ball around and kept possession to keep the ball away from Princeton.
Coach Aguayo said he was very proud of his girls because they showed that they could go out and compete against great players and teams. He said the Princeton coach congratulated the Lady Cats for the way they played and added the Lady Cats gave them a run for their money. Coach Aguayo said the Lady Cats would learn from the loss adding it would help them be better in the games to come.
The Lady Cats season record is now 0-3-1. They will play in the Terrell Tiger Winter Blast Soccer Tournament this Thursday through Saturday.
Chamber Connection- Jan. 16, 2020
By Lezley Brown, President/ CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce
Who is ready to be a light in 2020?
It is with great pleasure that the 2020 Board of Directors invites you to the 94th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. We will host a Networking Cocktail Happy Half Hour at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:30, and the awards will follow at 7 p.m. Please take this opportunity to bring your family, friends, and employees to an evening of dinner and community awards including Large and Small Business of the Year, Educator of the Year, Caregiver Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Woman of the Year, Growth and Renewal Award, Community Pride Award, and Citizen of the Year. Our banquet theme is “Be the Light” and focuses on positivity and community pride moving into the next decade. It promises to be one of our most beautiful and unusual banquets to date. We are excited for you and your business to join us for this extraordinary evening. Please make your reservation TODAY by calling the Chamber of Commerce, (903) 885-6515, or by stopping by to visit at 110 Main Street in Sulphur Springs.
We are still accepting nominations for Teacher of the Year, Small Business of the Year, and Large Business of the Year. That deadline has been extended to Friday, Jan. 17.
Additional Chamber of Commerce Banquet Nominations
Many other awards are presented at the Chamber of Commerce membership banquet (February 13, 2020). Aside from the awards mentioned above, nominations are also being accepted for:
- Citizen of the Year—Chamber of Commerce—110 Main Street, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
- Woman of the Year—Beta Sigma Phi Organization—P.O. Box 72, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483
- Caregiver of the Year—The Pilot Club—P.O. Box 131, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483
- Community Pride Award—Adult Leadership Class—110 Main Street, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
- Agriculturist of the Year—Agri-Life Extension Office— P.O. Box 518, SS Sulphur Springs,TX 75483
- Growth and Renewal—DBA—109 Jefferson St. E, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
Each of these nominations should be submitted in writing and mailed to the above-mentioned address.
Chaffer’s Place presents their monthly concert
Chaffer’s Place, located at 410 Main St. in Sulphur Springs, is hosting a live concert featuring music from the Sister Act. The concert will be held on January 16, and doors will open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. This includes dinner and a show! For more information call 470-848-2246 or visit www.ckproductions.info. Chaffer’s Place also offers live music every Friday and Saturday night
Hunt Regional is offering Mobile Mammography Coach in Sulphur Springs
Hunt Regional Hospital is offering the Tubby Adkisson Memorial Mobile Mammography Coach on January 23, in the Spring Village Shopping Center in Sulphur Springs. All insurances accepted at Hunt Regional are also accepted for the Mobile Mammography Coach, including Medicare and Medicaid. To schedule individual screening mammograms, please call (903) 408-5010. Appointments and pre-registration are requested.
Hoops Dreams Basketball Is Accepting Players
Hoop Dreams Basketball is a league made up of special needs children from ages 5 to 21. There is no cost to play, but players must register for t-shirts sizes and to get the coaches lined up. The Pilot Club of Sulphur Springs will host this league for the thirteenth year along with volunteer coaches from the Lions club. Please contact Beverley Owens at 903-348-5121 or any Pilot Club member for registration form or information about Hoop Dreams basketball.
Julia Wilhite State Farm Hosts Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Celebration
Julia Wilhite State Farm will host a one-year anniversary ribbon cutting celebration on Wednesday, January 29, at noon. This office is located at 1030 Gilmer St. Please make plans to attend and wish Julia congratulations on her first year at State Farm!
Saltillo Lady Lions Basketball Team Improves To 3-0 In District With Home Win Over Avinger
The Saltillo Lady Lions, ranked #15 in Class 1A, rolled over another district foe defeating Avinger at home Tuesday, January 14, 72-20.
The Lady Lions led 15-4 after one quarter, 30-12 at the half and 49-16 after three quarters.
Anna Reeder had 20 points for the Lady Lions. Jocelyn Ochoa scored 13 points. Brittney Peeples had 12 points. Allie Lane scored 7 points. Chandler Bain had 6 points. Kristina Wade and Julianna Giles had 5 points each. McKenna Gurley and Paisley Kastner added 2 points each.
Lady Lions Coach Bill Giles said he was not real happy with the team’s sluggish first half. He noted that a good halftime speech got the Lady Lions going.
Coach Giles said he liked the way his team responded in the second half adding he was pleased with the Lady Lions’ effort in the final two quarters. He called it a good team win.
The Lady Lions are 3-0 in district play and 21-7 for the season.
The Lady Lions play at Bloomburg Friday.
DNA Evidence Helps ID Victim in 30-Year-Old Williamson County Cold Case As Sulphur Springs Youth
A young woman found deceased in 1989 in Williamson County has been identified using DNA evidence as 17-year-old Sue Ann Huskey from Sulphur Springs, authorities reported during a press conference from Williamson County Wednesday afternoon.
Huskey was reportedly found deceased Sept. 25, 1989, along the Interstate 35 frontage road in the Jarrell area of Willamson County. Travis County medical examiner ruled her death a homicide by firearm. Her description was given to media outlets in 1989 in an attempt to identify the young woman they referred to as the Corona Girl because of the T-shirt she was wearing, Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody reported during the live press conference Wednesday afternoon.
The department’s cold case staff began looking into the Corona Girl case in 2018. They partnered with the DNA Doe Project and worked with numerous agencies and groups. After several unsuccessful attempts, sufficient DNA evidence was obtained for a genetic genealogy analysis, which was run through databases to give researchers a starting point. Using research records, they tracked Huskey starting with her great-grandparents, to her parents, according to Sgt. John Pokorny with Williamson County Cold Case Unit and Kevin Lord with DNA Doe Project.
The family in Sulphur Springs was contacted. DNA was used to confirm Corona Girl to be Sue Ann Huskey, the officials reported Jan. 15. Sue Ann Huskey was the youngest of 7 siblings when she went missing in 1989. She lived in Sulphur Springs at that time.
Williamson County officials said now that Huskey has been identified, they will switch gears in the investigation to focus on trying to solve the homicide. Chody and Huskey’s family encouraged anyone with information about the Sue Ann Huskey case to contact Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.
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.
Wildcats Soccer Team Earns 2-2 Tie With Good West Mesquite Team On The Road Tuesday Night
The Wildcats Soccer Team battled a good West Mesquite team to a 2-2 tie Tuesday night, January 14, on the road. The Wranglers came into the contest with a 4-1-1 record.
Omar Hernandez scored both Wildcats’ goals, the first on a penalty kick and the second assisted by Kevin Yanez.
Wildcats Coach Alexi Upton said West Mesquite is a really good team that will win their district. He added they are as good as any team the Wildcats will play. Coach Upton said the Wildcats played incredibly with great defense. He said he is proud of his guys.
The Wildcats season record is now 2-4-2.
The Wildcats will play next in the Terrell Tiger Winter Classic Soccer Tournament this Thursday through Saturday.
Lady Cats Basketball Team Goes To 0-2 In District Play As Lindale Cruises To 60-38 Win In SSHS Gym
The Lady Cats Basketball Team got off to a slow start against Lindale in a district game in the main gym at Sulphur Springs High School Tuesday evening, January 14.
The Lady Eagles built their lead throughout the game taking a 60-38 victory. The Lady Eagles led 14-6 after one quarter. The Lady Cats rallied in the second quarter and got as close as 20-16 before Lindale finished the quarter strongly to take a 30-19 halftime lead. The Lady Eagles increased their lead to 42-27 after three quarters.
The Lady Cats were plagued by turnovers. The Lady Cats had a roster of only seven players while freshman Kenzie Willis and senior Colbria Harrison could only watch the game wearing boots due to injured ankles.
Freshman Addisyn Wall led the Lady Cats with 12 points. Sophomore Hannah Cordell scored 10 points. Junior Nylah Lindley had 8 points. Senior Kate Womack added 5 points. Junior Bre’Asia Ivery scored 3 points. Lindale got a game high 13 points from juniors Lily Chamberlain and Shailan Davis.
The Lady Cats slip to 0-2 in district play and 7-18 for the season.
The Lady Cats play their third district game of the season Friday at Greenville at 6:15 p.m., right before a Wildcats and Greenville game at 7:30 p.m.
Sulphur Springs Man Jailed For Failure To Comply With Sex Offender Registration Requirements
A 34-year-old Sulphur Springs man, a registered sex offender, was arrested Tuesday evening after he failed to notify police of a new online account, according to arrest reports. James Andrew Keahey’s arrest Jan. 14 marked the second time he has been arrested for failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements, according to jail reports.
Sulphur Springs Police Detective Jason Reneau said he received a tip that James Andrew Keahey has a Facebook account. As a registered sex offender, Keahey is required to provide certain information annually to authorities, and to notify them within seven days of opening any new online accounts, Reneau explained.
Officials checked the lead and discovered an account believed to be Keahey’s account, according to the police detective. Keahey was contacted about the online account and arrested at 5:42 p.m. Jan. 14 for failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements, a third-degree felony offense, according to police and arrest reports. The 34-year-old Sulphur Springs man was released from the county jail Wednesday, Jan. 15, on a $50,000 bond, according to jail reports.
Jan. 14, 2020, was the second time Keahey has been arrested on the charge. He was also arrested Dec. 6, 2018, for sex offender failure in duty to register annually for life, according to jail reports.
Sulphur Springs Man Receives 18-Year Prison Sentence For Choking Assault Of His Wife
Ricky Lee Wyly II, 41, of Sulphur Springs was sentenced by 8th Judicial District Judge Eddie Northcutt Tuesday, Jan. 14, to 18 years in prison for the July 5, 2019, assault of his wife that impeded her breathing.
Assistant District Attorney Jodi Cox described the case as “a domestic violence case where a husband physically assaulted and terrorized his wife and children with his violent behaviors.”
The family of the woman reportedly contacted authorities on July, 5, 2019, regarding concerns for her safety and the safety of her children. Sulphur Spring Police Department responded quickly and intervened to help her, according to Cox.
Wyly was arrested July 5 on misdemeanor warrants, but released the next day. An indictment signed during the Aug. 1 Grand Jury session accused Wyly of impeding the breathing or circulation of a female household member by applying pressure to her neck or throat during the assault on July 5, according to jail and arrest reports. On Aug. 16, deputies arrested Wyly on the indictment, according to jail and arrest reports. Wyly has remained in Hopkins County jail since his arrest on the charge, according to jail reports.
Wyly faced a punishment range of 2 to 20 years in prison on the felony assault impeding breathing or circulation charge.
“Mr. Wyly has built a resume’ that shows he is unable to be in society without resorting to behaviors that are violent or detrimental to others,” Cox said.
Wyly’s criminal history, which dates back to 1997, includes burglary, theft, marijuana and firearms arrests. He also had a prior conviction for manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, for which he was sentenced to time in prison, according to jail and court reports.
“Because of this, Judge Northcutt sentenced him to 18 years in prison. Not only are the victim and her children safer, but Hopkins County is safer because of this sentence,” said Cox.
