Blue Beats White in Spring Game, 41-7 As Wildcats Wrap Up Spring Football Practice
The Wildcats’ Blue team proved to be too much for the Wildcats White team, taking a 41-7 win at Gerald Prim Stadium in the Spring Game that marked the end of spring football workouts.
Wildcats quarterbacks Kaden Wallace, Noe Ponce and Ty Stroud took turns directing both teams.
The Blue team, with Wallace at quarterback opened the game with a 70-yard TD drive. Wallace connected with Ponce on a 26 yard touchdown pass. Osiel Lopez kicked the extra point and Blue led 7-0 with 10:26 left in the first quarter.
After the White team was forced to punt, the Blue team, with Ponce at quarterback, drove 48 yards for a second score. Ponce threw a pass that was tipped but then caught by receiver Langston Bridges for a 17 yard TD. Brandon Zavala kicked the extra point and Blue was up 14-0 with 6:13 left in the first quarter.
After a White team punt, the White defense had a good moment. Nick Atkinson of the White team intercepted a Wallace pass. The White team turned the ball over on downs as the first quarter ended.
On their first drive of the second quarter, the Blue team, with Stroud at quarterback, threatened to score again but they bogged down inside the ten. Brian Tavera kicked a short field goal and Blue went up 17-0.
After a White punt, the White team got on the scoreboard on defense. The Blue team, with Stroud at quarterback, started at their own 37 yard line. Two straight center snaps sailed over the quarterback’s head. The second one ended up in the end zone and the White team’s Brian Orsornio came up with the ball for a touchdown. Lopez’ extra point kick was good and the White team now trailed only, 17-7 with 4:52 left in the second quarter.
The Blue team, with Stroud at quarterback, got on the board one more time before halftime. Blue went 70 yards and Stroud scored the touchdown on a winding 33 yard touchdown run. Zavala’s extra point kick was good and Blue was up 24-7 with 2:58 left in the second quarter. It was Blue 24 and White 7 at the half.
In the third quarter, with Ponce at quarterback for the White team, the Blue team got an interception by Kylan Wade and he raced down to the six yard line. Despite the juicy field position, the White defense stiffened and forced a field goal attempt. Tavera kicked his second short field goal of the game and Blue was now up 27-7 with 9:16 left in the third quarter.
The White team appeared to score a touchdown on their next drive as Wallace threw a 19-yard TD pass to Landry Meskimen, but it was nullified due to a false start penalty. The White team ended up turning the ball over on downs.
The Blue team then went 66 yards for a score. Quarterback Ponce had six completions in the drive. The first one involved trickery. The Blue team ran a hook and lateral play. Ponce completed a pass to Detrick Clayton, who then lateraled the ball to back Hayden Keller for a 21 yard play.
Ponce threw a touchdown pass, his second of the game, to Zach Tiemeyer as the clock expired in the third quarter. The play covered 18 yards. Lopez’s extra point kick made it Blue 34 and White 7.
In the fourth quarter, on the White team’s first drive, Beau Bankston of the Blue team intercepted a Stroud pass. Stroud then led the Blue to its last score as they went 50 yards. The score came on a 34 yard TD pass from Stroud to Weston Fields. Tavera kicked the extra point and Blue led, 41-7 with 6:38 left in the fourth quarter.
After the final White drive led to a punt at the 4:53 mark of the fourth quarter, Coach Greg Owens decided to call it a game. He seemed most pleased that there were no serious injuries.
When players return to school on Monday, coaches will be ready with game film to share with them. More 7 on 7 games and The Edge conditioning program awaits players this summer.
North Hopkins Golfers Attribute Successes To Team Effort, Hard Work
Ryan Reed, Evan Lewis, Kevin Clement, Eastan Lewis and Cooper Adams made North Hopkins High School history as the first golf team to qualify to compete in the state competition.
The golfers said qualifying for state was a total team effort, with each team member contributing and coming through on different days.
“For the three of is it’s been four pretty hard years trying to make it, I guess,” Reed said, referring to the three seniors on the team: Reed, Evan Lewis and Adams. “I think the one who’s put the most work in is Evan; he’s year-round. Me and Coop, we’ve had jobs, so we haven’t been able to work as hard as Evan. So, he’s definitely the team carrier.”
“We won some tournaments. We played pretty good this season,” Evan Lewis said.
“Definitely our best season,” said Reed.
“We won several practice tournaments,” Adams said.
“We felt pretty good going into the regional tournament,” Reed said. “It took all five of us. Normally, they take the top four out of the five each day. But we had to take each one of our scores.”
The first day, Clement stepped in when Adams wasn’t able to attend.
Evan Lewis lead things the second day of the tourney. They said they really felt the pressure during the first nine holes, when they weren’t doing as well as they would have liked.
“Cooper had a really good day, so we had to take Coo’s score,” Evan Lewis said.
“We turned it around at the back back nine,” Adams’
“It was a team effort to get where we are,” Reed said.
To ready them for state, the team members have tried to play every day. That can be difficult, however, with all of the end of the school year activities and three of the five students working after school as well.
Last year, Evan Lewis missed out on going to state by four shots, and the NH golf team was ranked third going into regional competition, where they finished 6th. This year, the team went into the regional meet ranked 8th, and finished in third place, Evan Lewis and Eastan Lewis said.
They had a two day total of 689. Evan Lewis places 5th with a two day total of 151. He shot a 76 and 75.
“It’s just a relief that we finally did it,” Clement said.
“I feel like we’ve got some unfinished business left to do,” said Eastan Lewis. “We’re heading in ranked sixth, title ranked sixth. I feel we can get up there more.”
“We didn’t even do that good at regional, what our potential could be. We could do a lot better,” Clement said.
The team members said they do realize they will be facing some stiff competition at state, including two of the best teams int he region.
While the team would love to win the title, they said they are striving to place in the top three to five at state.
“It’s something I feel like we’ve earned, working hard on this the last four years,” Reed said.
“It’s pretty exciting,” Adams said.
“When we were younger, the three of us,” Reed said pointing to his fellow seniors, “set out and said we were going to focus on golf. I quit baseball freshman years to focus on this. These two did sophomore year.”
The seniors said they have no regrets, especially since it has allowed the team to advance to state competition.
Clement said his biggest challenge on the field has been focus, but maturing as he’s gotten older has helped some with that.
Reed said he finds keeping your temper under control can sometimes be a challenge. Evan Lewis clarified, explaining that being able to keep your composure when things don’t go your way is challenging.
“On the golf course, you’ve got to have a short term memory,” Eastan Lewis added, admitting that’s not always easily achieved, as it can be hard not to let a bad shot can spoil a game in terms of attitude.
The team will leave Sunday in order to be ready to play Monday. For the seniors, that will mean going departing on their senior trip on Saturday, only leave Sunday. Juniors Eastan Lewis and Kevin Clement will meet the seniors at Roy Kizer Golf Course in Austin for a practice round Sunday. The team hopes that will be enough to give a them a good enough feel for the course. Their first round of tourney play will be Monday, with the second following on Tuesday.
“This has been a great group of kids to get to work with. They have worked hard, because they have done it all on their own. They go practice on their own. They play a lot of golf, got in some tournaments during the summer so they could get better. Every coach wants to go to state, but for this group to be the one that you get to go to state with is pretty special,” Coach Danna Lewis said.
Hopkins County Records for the Week of May 17, 2019
Land Deed Transactions
- Robert D. Steele Family Trust to Steele Family Properties East LLC; tract in the Alex O. Wetmore survey
- Nell Sansing Steele trustee for the Robert D. Steele Family Trust to Steele Family Properties East LLC; tract in the AO Wetmore survey
- Yvonne A. Fyke to Wanda K. Clampitt, Mistie K. Colfax, Fyke Irrevocable Trust and Janet Pennington Jaimes; tract in the WM Warton survey
- Yvone A. Fyke Revocable Living Trust to Yvonne A. Fyke; tract int he WM Worton survey
- Brandi Nicole Janes and David Aaron Janes to Marvin Painter; tract in the JW Hatchell survey
- Davis B. Kimmons to JC White; tract in the MD Jackson survey
- Triple Crown Investors LLC to Colton Ryan Williams and Kaley Elizabeth Williams; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey
- Katie Koon and and Kory Koon to Daniel Blake Shamsie; tract in the SC Hart survey
- Everett Jennings and Lacie Mae Jennings to City National Bank Sulphur Springs; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- G Men Enterprises LLC to Everett Jennings; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Audra Leigh McKeever Clark and Tyson Clark to Darla Lynn Pettit and Samuel Wade Pettit; tract in the Helena Nelson survey
- AC Bail Bonds Inc, Anthony Ray Cooper and Kellye Annette Cooper to James Baxter and Mari.yn Baxter; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Charles McKay and Lynda McKay to Richard Lopez; tract in the Thomas Tobar survey
- Robin D. Garner and Tony Lynn Garner to WTG Holdings LLC; tract in the Samuel Burke survey
- Catherine J. Gonyea and William J. Gonyea to Linda C. Waschka and Rodney A. Waschka; tract in the Manuel YBarbo survey
- Cina Kay Koon to Texas Farm Credit Services FLCA; tract in the JW Thomas survey
- Brenda Hayes and Doyle Hayes to Chelby Jean Murray and Jeffrey L. Murray; tract in the Jose YBarbo survey
- Susan Wyvonne Herndon and Veronica Mae Shields who is also known as Veronica Mae McDonald, independent co-trustees for the David Doyce McDonald Estate which is also known as the DD McDonald Estate, to Court and Costello LLC; tract in the MF Simms survey
- TTTT LLP to Denise Annette Newlin and Mark Arthur Newlin; tract in the Country Club Estates
- Joseph D. Burch to Vance Golden; tract in the Emeline Mosely survey
- Dustin Brundage, Michaela Lynn Brundage and Elijah James Williams to Amy Scaff and Steven Scaff; tract in the John G. Procello survey
- James Gregory Smith, independently and as attorney, and Leland E. Smith to Juliana Osornio; tract in the RC Greaves survey
- Paul Harold Sogla to Holly Boykin; tract in the Samuel Burk survey
- Jose Chacon to Salazar Aguayo Gustavo; tract in the Sandy Hill Addition
- The Ranches At River Ridge LLC to Huyen Nguyen and Karl White; tract in the S. Waggoner survey
- The Ranches At River Ridge LLC to RS Ventures LLC; tract in the S. Waggoner survey
- The Ranches At River Ridge LLC to Brandon Jones and Geraldine Jones; tract in the James Hansley survey
- The Ranches At River Ridge LLC to Jenifer R. Lynn and Robert R. Lynn; tract in the James Hansley survey
- Molly K. Ragan and Rayford Ragan to Charles P. Brown and Joy C. Brown; tract in the John Clark survey
- Ethelyn D. Woods and Roger W. Woods Sr. to Ethelyn S. Woods and Roger W. Woos Sr., trustees for the Woods Family Trust; tract in the Santos Coy survey
- Cody A. Parris and Kacie Parris to Heriberto Olvera and Kelli Olvera; tract in the JW Hatchell survey
- Cascade Financial Services to The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; tract in the Hayden Arnold survey
- Paula D. Tidwell and William P. Tidwell to Crystal Marie Tidwell and Jason Paul Tidwell; tract in the Butler Cauble survey
- Shelly D. Calderon to Edward P. Calderon; tract in the George C. Wetmore survey
- Shelly D. Calderon trustee for hte Oakmont West Trust to Shelly D. Calderon; tract in the George C. Wetmore survey
- Oakmont West LLC to Shelly D. Calderon trustee for the Oakmont West Trust; tract in the George C. Wetmore survey
Applications for Marriage Licenses
- Joe Billy Ardis and Nubia D. Enriquez Mendez
- Luis Octavio Negrete Meja and Erica A. Garcia Ramirez
- Shane McCormick and Tiffany Paige Adamson
- Richard Samuel Clover and Bailea Nykole Gerlikovski
- Caleb David Thomas and Samantha Katelyn Jones
- Joe Alvaro Cruz Lopez and Delia Martinez Alvarado
- Benjamin Kade Brown and Ragan Kate Sachs
PJC Adult Education holds recognition ceremony
The Paris Junior College Adult Education program held a graduation ceremony for all
those successfully achieving their Certificates of High School Equivalency during the preceding
12 months on Tuesday, May 14, 2019.
Those receiving their Certificate of High School Equivalency in the past 12 months
included:
Bonham: Nicholas Hollingsworth
Commerce: Judy Alvarez
Como: Logan Oxford
Cooper: Nevin Casey, Jessica Odell, Rebecca Roush
Detroit: Cade Hines, Taiwa Kruse, Kathlene Unruh
Emory: Stephanie Holder, Dylan Simmons
Greenville: Mieshea Collins, Lindsey Cotton, Savannah Krantz, Bradley Williams
Pickton: Alina Barth, Shad Griner
Quinlan: Ashlee Bryan, Clayton Paul
Royce City: Seth Prince
Saltillo: Rebekah Ridens
Sulphur Springs: Willie Black, III, Ragan Box, Madisyn Franks, Richard Hatfield, Jimmy
Johnson, Andrew Latham, Gabriel Pollard
West Tawakoni: Jason S. Lee
Wolfe City: Joseph Sandquist
Yantis: Jessica Hanna
Wood County Sheriff’s Report May 8-14, 2019
May 8th
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 12:59 a.m., in reference to a disturbance on CR 4627 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- At 2:02 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 37 near Winnsboro.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 2320 near Mineola, at approximately 6:22 a.m., in reference to a possible assault. Parties were separated for the day.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 37 near Mineola; at approximately 8:18 a.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:45 a.m., in reference to harassment on CR 2339 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 3120 near Quitman; at approximately 2:34 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 4:47 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass on CR 1858 near Yantis. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 5:37 p.m., in reference to a scam on HWY 80 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
May 9th
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 8:08 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2088 near Winnsboro, at approximately 9:59 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the day.
- At 12:42 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 17 near Alba.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on PR 7495 near Hawkins; at approximately 12:58 p.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- At 2:47 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 3950 near Hawkins.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 5:43 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances on CR 2930 near Alba. Deputies advised the reporting party that extra patrol would be provided.
- Deputies were dispatched to PR 5534 near Alba, at approximately 6:18 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 7:13 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2225 near Yantis, at approximately 8:03 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to HWY 37 near Mineola; at approximately 10:21 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
May 10th
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 6:34 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 9:36 a.m., in reference to a possible theft on CR 1515 near Alba. Deputies advised the reporting party that extra patrol would be provided.
- At 10:06 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 2546 near Mineola.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:11 a.m., in reference to theft on CR 1900 near Yantis. Deputies advised the reporting party that extra patrol would be provided.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:51 a.m., in reference to a scam on CR 2210 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 12:23 p.m., in reference to a scam on CR 3598 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 4575 near Winnsboro, at approximately 12:42 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 3120 near Quitman, at approximately 3:52 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. This case is active.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Hawkins, at approximately 3:52 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 5:54 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 7:43 p.m., in reference to theft on CR 1912 near Yantis. Actors, or actors unknown, stole the reporting party’s checkbook and has been cashing checks without authorization. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 4878 near Winnsboro; at approximately 9:02 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Apple St. in Winnsboro; at approximately 9:34 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 515 near Winnsboro, at approximately 9:42 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to FM 2088 near Winnsboro; at approximately 10:30 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 3160 near Quitman; at approximately 10:52 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 4137 near Quitman; at approximately 11:20 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
May 11th
- At 6:59 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 2201 near Mineola.
- At 10:02 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 near Yantis.
- At 10:38 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 312 near Winnsboro.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:22 a.m., in reference to theft on CR 2900 near Mineola. The possible stolen items were located and the incident was cleared.
- At 11:46 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 312 near Winnsboro.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 4575 near Winnsboro, at approximately 3:38 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 5:26 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated for the night.
- At 6:39 p.m., cows were reported out on Loop 564 near Mineola.
- At 7:13 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 17 near Alba.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 7:32 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- At 7:34 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 182 near Alba.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1700 near Yantis, at approximately 7:40 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties and they were separated for the night.
- Deputies were dispatched to Lake Brenda near Mineola, at approximately 8:55 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
- Deputies were dispatched to PR 8692 near Winnsboro, at approximately 10:32 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and EMS provided a transport to the hospital.
May 12th
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1885 near Yantis, at approximately 2:03 a.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
- At 7:47 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 17 near Alba.
- At 8:11 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 182 near Alba.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 8:39 a.m., in reference to an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle on CR 1570 near Alba. Deputies determined no offense had occurred.
- At 10:42 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 2840 near Mineola.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Mineola, at approximately 11:08 a.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, broke into the reporting party’s store and stole several items. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 80 near Mineola, at approximately 1:22 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the suspicious activity and everything was OK.
- At 4:02 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 182 near Alba.
- At 4:18 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Quitman.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 1336 near Quitman; at approximately 6:20 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 3440 near Hawkins, at approximately 6:36 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2088 near Quitman, at approximately 7:39 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- At 8:10 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 near Winnsboro.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Sanders St. in Big Sandy; at approximately 9:14 p.m. Isaac Davenport, 22, of Big Sandy, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2163 near Quitman; at approximately 10:21 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 154 near Quitman; at approximately 10:48 p.m. Deputies located the individual and provided a courtesy transport.
May 13th
- At 6:35 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 778 near Quitman.
- At 10:39 a.m., cows were reported out on Loop 564 near Mineola.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 1:28 p.m., in reference to terroristic threat on CR 3992 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies conducted a traffic stop on CR 1801 near Yantis; at approximately 3:18 p.m. Kaylen Foster, 26, of Tyler, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1787 near Yantis, at approximately 4:40 p.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 78, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace was notified and no autopsy was ordered.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1970 near Yantis, at approximately 7:43 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.
- At 8:21 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 3120 near Quitman.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Mineola, at approximately 11:14 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
May 14th
- Deputies responded to a suspicious person on HWY 80 near Mineola; at approximately 12:18 a.m. Glen Hollis, 70, of Athens, was arrested for outstanding warrants.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 288 near Quitman, at approximately 2:51 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Winnsboro, at approximately 3:06 a.m., in reference to a fire. Winnsboro Fire Department extinguished the fire and cleared the incident.
- At 3:17 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154 near Quitman.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 312 near Winnsboro, at approximately 6:54 a.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Joes Wrecker towed the vehicle and the incident was cleared.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 182 near Quitman, at approximately 8:25 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- At 8:58 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154 near Quitman.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 3:07 p.m., in reference to a scam on Holly View near Hawkins. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to Sundance Path near Hawkins, at approximately 4:15 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 5:37 p.m., in reference to a scam on CR 2774 near Mineola. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to CR 1912 near Yantis, at approximately 5:38 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated for the night.
- Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Quitman, at approximately 7:40 p.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 49, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace was notified and no autopsy was ordered.
- Deputies were dispatched to PR 6882 near Mineola, at approximately 8:09 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
- Deputies were dispatched to Lake Holbrook beach, at approximately 8:18 p.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies were dispatched to Main St. in Yantis, at approximately 8:54 p.m., in reference to theft. A known actor stole the reporting party’s vaporizer. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 4750 near Winnsboro; at approximately 10:30 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Kevin Dr. in Mineola; at approximately 11:35 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- Between the dates of May 8 and May 14, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Mineola Police Department, Emergency Medical Services, Child Protective Services and Hunt County Sheriff’s Office.
- Between the dates of May 8 and May 14, Wood County Sheriff’s Investigators recovered $4,000 worth of stolen property.
Additional activity
- Total Jail Count – 117 inmates – 89 males and 28 females.
Reminders from Sheriff Castloo
If you have any information on these or any other crimes, please contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office at 903-763-2201 or Crime Stoppers at 903-763-CASH.
Contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office if you notice any suspicious vehicles or activity around your neighborhood. Please be aware of your surroundings.
Wildcats Spring Football Culminates With Annual Spring Game Friday Evening At The Prim
After 18 days of spring football practice after school and during the school athletic period, spring football will wrap up with the annual Spring Game Friday night, May 17, at 6 p.m. at Gerald Prim Stadium.
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens said the game is for the players and gives them a competitive end to this year’s spring football. He said some players with injuries will not play.
Coach Owens said his biggest concern about the game is possible injuries. He wants all of his players to be healthy going into the summer and on into the beginning of football practice in August.
Coordinators Matt Young and Alex Guerra have split the players into Blue and White teams. Team quarterbacks will take turns taking snaps and will work with both Blue and White squads. Coach Owens said special teams work will be sprinkled in during the spring game, which is expected to last about two hours.
Porter, Tanton, Dodd And Thornton Are Named Forrest Gregg MVPs At Assembly Thursday Night
At the SSHS Awards Ceremony Thursday night, the annual Forrest Gregg MVP Awards and the James Cameron Fighting Heart Awards were announced for Lady Cats and Wildcats. Wildcats Football Offensive Coordinator Matt Young announced the Forrest Gregg MVP’s. For the Lady Cats, winners were SaDavia Porter and Autumn Tanton and for the Wildcats, Austin Dodd and Landon Thornton.
Porter excelled in both basketball and track. As a senior Porter was named the district Defensive MVP in basketball. She has also been making a mark for three years in track. Porter excelled in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash and as a member of the 4×100-meter relay team. Porter finished sixth in the 100-meter dash at the State Meet last week. She holds the school record in the 100-meters and 200-meters and was a member of the record holding 4×100-meter relay team. Porter will run track in college at UT-Arlington.
Tanton excelled in volleyball and basketball. In volleyball, Tanton was twice named an All-State middle blocker, was first team all-district and was selected as the district Player of the Year. Tanton was also first team all-district in basketball. In the classroom, Tanton achieved Honor Graduate status and is in the top ten percent of her class. Tanton will play college volleyball at Oklahoma Wesleyan.
Austin Dodd was a standout in football and in baseball. He was called a dynamic play maker in football and an exceptional center fielder in baseball. Dodd was named first team football all district as a receiver and safety. He too is in the top ten percent of his high school class. Dodd will play college football at Texas A&M-Commerce.
Landon Thornton was a standout in cross country and track for the Wildcats. Thornton was a two time cross country MVP. He also ran at the state meet in cross country. Thornton went to regional in two events in track. Thornton will run cross country in college at UT Tyler. Thornton also ran for office competing for a spot on the Sulphur Springs City Council as an 18-year old earlier this month.
Haggerty, Baier, Willis and Tyson Are Named James Cameron Fighting Heart Award Winners
At the SSHS Awards Ceremony Thursday evening, Wildcats Athletic Director Greg Owens announced this year’s recipients of the James Cameron Fighting Heart Award. Winners for the Lady Cats were Bailey Haggerty and Abbi Baier and for the Wildcats Keaston Willis and Landry Tyson.
Haggerty, a Lady Cats’ softball pitcher, was described as a person of character and a competitor and fighter who always answered the call. She excelled despite personal tragedy in her life. Haggerty was twice a district MVP and is the all time winningest pitcher in Lady Cats’ history. Haggerty will attend college at Texas A&M-Commerce.
Abbi Baier has earned the nickname of Puma for her driven competitive nature. She was a three sports participant in high school playing volleyball and softball and running track. Baier was all-district in volleyball and softball. Track is really where she made her mark. Baier holds school records in the 300-meter hurdles, 100-meter hurdles and as a member of the 4×100-meter relay team. As a sophomore, Baier finished fifth in state in the 300-meter hurdles. Baier will run track in college at Southeast Oklahoma State.
Keaston Willis was called a great human being with a strong work ethic that sets him apart. Despite a severe ankle injury this year during district play, Willis returned for the playoffs and helped lead the Wildcats to the State Basketball Tournament. Over four years Willis got all-district, all-region, TABC All Star and All-State recognition. He is the all time leading scorer in Wildcats history and holds the school three-point record. Willis will play basketball in college at The University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio.
Landry Tyson was called an outstanding, respectful young man and an extremely hard worker. Tyson excelled in football and track and he also participated in powerlifting. Tyson was named an all-district wide receiver. Tyson qualified for regional track meets for two years and was the high point athlete at the district meet this year. Tyson will be an honor graduate as a member of the top ten percent of his graduating class. Tyson will play college football at Texas A&M-Commerce.
