Coach Tisdell Looks Back at Lady Cats Play in Edgewood Tourney
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell said for the Lady Cats, the Edgewood tournament last weekend (December 6-8) was not as good as they would have liked but was not bad. The Lady Cats took third place in the tourney with 3 wins and 2 losses.
The Lady Cats defeated Wills Point, lost games to Gilmer and Edgewood and then defeated Kaufman and North Forney. Coach Tisdell said she would have liked a different ending for the double overtime loss to host Edgewood. She added things just did not go the Lady Cats way in that one. Coach Tisdell said third place in still not bad. The Lady Cats ended the tournament with a win over North Forney that gave them third place.
Coach Tisdell said she was worried after the first half of that game. The Lady Cats trailed 19-16 at halftime and she said her team looked dead. Coach Tisdell said the Lady Cats seemed to wake up at the half and then came out well in the third quarter on their way to a win, 40-33. The Lady Cats outscored the Lady Falcons, 16-4 in the third quarter.
The Lady Cats, now 11-3 for the season, have two home games this week. Idabel, Oklahoma comes in for a Tuesday game and Princeton will be in Wildcats Gym Friday. Both games should get underway at around 6:15 p.m. after a JV game at 5 p.m.
Panthers Win Freeman Parish Boys Tournament
The North Hopkins Panthers won their own Freeman Parish Boys Basketball Tournament Saturday (December 8) with a 52-39 victory over Prairiland. The Panthers won all four games they played in the tournament.
One more county basketball note, the Saltillo Lady Lions earned a big win Friday night (December 7) at home against Union Grove, 47-39. Union Grove, the #15 ranked team in Class 2A, suffered their first loss of the season. The Lady Lions are now 9-8 for the season.
In other Saturday scores in the North Hopkins tournament, Cooper defeated Yantis, 62-49 and Campbell won the tournament Consolation Championship with a 65-36 win over Sam Rayburn.
The Saltillo Lions took third place with a win over Roxton, 60-39. The Lions went 3-1 in the tournament and improved their season record to 9-5.
Cipoletta Prepares Wildcats for District and Playoffs with Tough Games
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said the Forney ISD Winter Classic was a great experience for the Wildcats who again played some really good teams.
For the second straight tournament, the Wildcats won 2 and lost 2. They won their pool Thursday (December 6) with wins over North Mesquite and McKinney Boyd. Friday the Wildcats lost to Wylie, up to #13 this week in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Poll. Coach Cipoletta called the Pirates really athletic and he added they play hard. He said the 54-41 loss was a great learning opportunity. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats dug themselves into too big of a hole with turnovers and by not shooting well. Wylie jumped out to a 16-1 lead to start the game. Coach Cipoletta said he was proud of the Wildcats for battling back in the game. The Wildcats got to within 11 points in the fourth quarter. Saturday the Wildcats lost a third place game to Lake Highlands 55-53. Coach Cipoletta said Lake Highlands was a good team from top to bottom. He compared them to the Prosper team the Wildcats played last year in the playoffs that had five good players instead of one dominating player.
Coach Cipoletta said cold shooting, especially from three point range, hampered the Wildcats against Lake Highlands. He said the Wildcats only shot 13% from behind the arc for the game. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats’ played good enough defense to win.
The Wildcats, ranked #8 in Class 5A, are now 10-4 for the season. They face their biggest challenge of the season Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. as they travel to Denton Guyer, the #1 ranked team in Class 6A. Coach Cipoletta said Guyer has several major Division 1 players. He said it’s a challenge the Wildcats are looking forward to and he again called it a learning opportunity.
The match up with highly ranked Class 6A teams continues for the Wildcats Friday as they visit Jesuit of Dallas, ranked #6 in Class 6A.
SSISD Board Approves Personnel Changes in December Meeting
During their regular meeting Monday, December 10, 2018, the Sulphur Springs School board approved the following personnel changes:
Retirement
Hillary Young Head Start Director Douglass ECLC
Mynder Kelly SAC Teacher High School
Resignation
Whitney Helfferich Kindergarten teacher Barbara Bush Primary
Jennifer Friddle Nurse High School
New personnel
Miranda Anglin SpEd Aide SS Elementary
Shelby Polk SpEd Aide Middle School
Joey Chastain SAC Teacher High School
Beverly Mayo Nurse High School
Amber Perry World History Teacher High School
Lighted Christmas Parade Monday Night at 7 p.m.
Lights, floats, fun will be found at the Sulphur Springs Lions Club Lighted Christmas Parade Monday at 7 p.m. The parade and city planned events set for last Friday night were moved to Monday due to weather issues. Events include the annual city tree lighting ceremony and an EMS sponsored tree decorating contest. Music and other entertainment will also be available.
The parade begins at Buford Park traveling Connally Street to Celebration Plaza to Church Street to Houston Street to Prim Stadium parking.
Volunteers walking the parade will receive toys for Blue Santa to fill the Blue Santa float. Toys will be given to Hopkins County children based on need.
History of Ashcroft Homes on Oak Avenue Subject of Retired School Personnel Program
John Sellers, local historian, will present a history of the three Ashcroft homes on Oak Avenue when the Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel meets Tuesday, December 11 at 10:00 am at The Oaks Bed & Breakfast, 516 Oak Ave., Sulphur Springs.
“The Oaks” is our current location for monthly meetings. We’ll learn the history of this home, which was built for a member of the Ashcroft family
Those present have been invited across the street from The Oaks to tour the first floor of the “Roper & White” law firm, which was formerly an Ashcroft home.
Those present will discover the history of this home, which originally belonged to Charles F. Ashcroft.
Marilyn Powers, a member of the Hopkins-Rains County Retired School Personnel organization said guests are welcome attend this interesting program.
Three Arrested For Debit-Credit Card Abuse
December 10, 2018 – Two females and one male, who gave their address as Mexico, were arrested at Red River Credit Union after Sulphur Springs Police responded to a call regarding suspicious activity. Police found multiple gift cards from which the individuals were taking money and a large sum of cash along with receipts from Red River Credit Union.
The gift cards were found following consent to search the vehicle in which the trio was traveling. The three were attempting to leave Red River Credit, located on Gilmer Street in Sulphur Springs. The vehicle had fictitious registration and license plate.
Arrested were:
Edimaira Burgos-Morales, 26
Yexsy Carolina Mullor-Agudelo, 33
Yosender Antonio Maldonado-Rojas, 38
All three are in Hopkins County Jail. Each is charged with Debit or Credit Card Abuse. Each is held on a $50,000 bond.
Winnsboro Police Department Report December 03-09, 2018
Winnsboro Police made three arrests, responded to 87 calls for service, issued 16 citations, and wrote 26 warnings during the December 3-9, 2018 report period. There were no accidents to report.
Kenneth Cushion, 41, of Winnsboro, was arrested December 3rd for possession of controlled substance Penalty Group 1, less than 1-gram in a Drug Free Zone.
Dennis Granlund, 59, of Winnsboro, was arrested December 4th for public intoxication.
Tracy Meadows, 40, of Winnsboro, was arrested December 6th for DWLI with previous convictions.
Dinner Bell Menu For December 12, 2018
Dinner Bell December 12, 2018
Community Partner:
Southwest Solutions
Sulphur Springs Independent School District Administration Personnel will be the Servers
Menu:
Hamburger Steak with Brown Onion Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Carrots
Garden Salad
Buttered French Bread
Assorted Cookies
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). We hope to see you as we prepare a wholesome meal for you.
Winter Events at the Senior Center
December and January Calendars with ICON sheet Several Flyers of Special Events. Have a Safe and Wonderful Christmas.
I just wanted to let you guys know what is coming up this month and some in January Note some of the regular events have been changed around because of Christmas and New Years.
BINGO Every Wednesday and Friday at 9:30
Fit and Strong Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30
42 Game Every Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 and also the First Saturday of Each month at 1:00 PM
BRIDGE CLUB – 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 12:30 1st and 3rd Thursday at 12:30
Community Classroom – 1st Friday of Each Month at 10:45
Shawls of Love 4th Monday of Each Month at 10:00 AM (December will be 3rd Monday)
Wreaths with Rock Creek 3rd Monday of Each Month at 1:30 PM
Free Legal Advise for Veterans by Tommy Allison Every Monday 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
LCR Game 2nd Thursday of Each Month at 10:30
Monthly Birthday Party 4th Friday at 11:00 (December will be 2nd Friday)
BUNCO 4th Thursday at 1:00 (December will be Tuesday, December 18th at 1:00)
ACTS of Love – First Monday of Every Month at 11:00 Painting Class – Every Tuesday at 10:00 AM
Meal A Day Lunch – Monday – Friday 10:30 – 11:30 Cost $ 2.00
DECEMBER SPECIAL EVENTS
Abilities Success for Deaf and Hard Hearing Thursday, December 13th 1:00 PM
Christmas Party – Friday, December 21st at 11:00 No Activities (except for Meal A Day) the week of December 24th – December 28th
JANUARY SPECIAL EVENTS
Law School Lunch with Ross and Shoalmire – Monday, January 14th at 12:00
Winter 42 Tournament – Saturday, January 19th at 10:00 AM
OPERATION VICTOR ECHO TANGO SUPPORT GROUP – Saturday, January 26th 10:00 AM
