Wildcat Football Coordinators Review Greenville Win; Prepare for Kaufman
Young on Greenville Game Plus Kaufman Defensive Preview
The Greenville game last Friday night (October 26) was a strange one for the Wildcats’ offense. They had lots of players with some good stats however the team seemed to struggle. Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said the Wildcats ended up with a decent 350 yards of total offense, they averaged seven yards per play and their efficiency rating was 50%. Coach Young said just a few plays led to drives souring. He said stuff happens in Greenville and he called it tough place to win. Coach Young noted that Kaufman also struggled in Greenville before rallying late to win. He said the Wildcats’ offensive players regrouped at halftime and discussed plays that did not go well in the first half. Coach Young said players kept making plays and with the defense’s help, the Wildcats did enough to win. The Wildcats will host the Kaufman Lions Friday (November 2) at Gerald Prim Stadium on Senior Night. As usual with a district team this season, Coach Young said Kaufman’s defense is physical. He said the defensive linemen are active and he added the middle linebacker is also a good one. Coach Young said members of the secondary are very fast and they close on plays very quickly.
Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Alex Guerra Discusses the Greenville Game and Takes a Look at the Kaufman Offense
Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Alex Guerra said once again the Wildcats’ defense got off to a slow start against Greenville last Friday night (October 26). He said a couple of missed assignments and missed tackles resulted in Greenville touchdowns and a 14-7 deficit at the half. Coach Guerra said after the second score, defensive coaches settled the players down and then made adjustments at halftime. He said things worked out for the Wildcats defense in the second half. Coach Guerra said inside linebacker Bryce McQueen had a breakout game for the Wildcats leading the team with a total of ten tackles plus assists. McQueen also slipped a block and made a big tackle on a fourth and two play late in the game. Cornerbacks Connor Burgin and Andy Eddins also made big plays on the last two Greenville passes into the end zone. Coach Guerra said Eddins has had an up and down year so he was proud of Eddins for his defensive work breaking up the pass on the game’s final play. Coach Guerra said he grades the players hard but he said he is proud of them. He said they are getting better every week. Concerning the Kaufman offense, Coach Guerra said Kaufman would have one of the better offenses the Wildcats have faced this season. He said the Kaufman offensive line is a good one. Coach Guerra said the Lions’ have two good running backs. One was dinged up a little last week and he said another came in and did a fine job. Coach Guerra said the Kaufman quarterback is also a good one. He said Kaufman has an offense full of play makers and he said the Wildcats’ defense will need to know where those play makers are on every down.
Wildcat Golf Wins 10 Team Pine Tree Tournament
The Wildcats’ golf team, playing at the new Tempest Golf Club course in Gladewater, won a tournament over a ten team field on Monday (October 29).
Wildcats Golf Coach Chris Owens said Carter Lewis finished second overall with a score of 73 and Colten Bench shot a 74 to finish in fourth place. Also for the Wildcats Grant Mohesky shot an 86 and Andrew Escobar came in with an 88. The teams score was 321. Coach Owens said he was excited to see two Wildcats shoot in the low 70’s. He said that Mohesky and Escobar are also capable of shooting much better scores.
Coach Owens said the revamp work on the Tempest course, which he called beautiful and challenging, was completed this summer. It was formerly called Southern Hills. Coach Owens said the new course was long and featured several two and three tiered greens. He said the course required exact placement of drives.
The tournament was the Wildcats second of the fall. They will play their third and final fall tourney next Monday (November 5) at the Mount Pleasant Country Club.
Fall Festival Creative Arts Contest Winners Announced
The 2018 Hopkins County Fall Festival Creative Arts Contest results have been announced. A total of 279 entries were judged: Children division – 55; youth division – 122; adult division – 87; and older Texans division – 12. Three nursing home entries were also submitted. Best of show and Reserve Best of Show recipients for each entry division and age are:
Art
· Children – Michael Walker
· Youth – Abby Scott; Esparanza Deterding – Reserve
· Older Texan – Jane LeBeau
Bake Show
· Children – Marilena Reyes; Karen Crawford – Reserve
· Youth – Ryan Reed; Kortni Ferrell & Raylee Mathis – Reserve
· Adult – Lee Huff
· Older Texan – Bobbie Carpenter
Clothing
· Adult – Kathy Kirkpatrick
Creative Crafts
· Children – Natalie Vaughn
· Youth – Geoffrey Stewart; Joey Kirkpatrick – Reserve
· Adult – Patricia Dorner
Decorated Cakes
· Youth – Caitlin Weatheread
· Adult – Jo Alice McCue
Food Preservation
· Adult – Sheila Funderburk; Mary Day – Reserve
· Older Texan – Bobbie Carpenter (also Reserve)
Handiwork
· Youth – Brisa Miranda; Ryleigh Reid – Reserve
· Adult – Kathy Kirkpatrick
· Older Texan – Bobbie Carpenter
Holiday Corner
· Youth – Jaci Wyatt
· Adult – Kathy Kirkpatrick
· Older Texan – Patsy Bowman
Horticulture
· Children – Marilena Reyes
· Youth – Jorja Bessonett
· Adult – Kathy Mitchell
Photography
· Children – Mazie Ferrell
· Youth – Rylie Carroll; Reese Pepys – Reserve
· Adult – Kim Beck; Linda Phillips – Reserve
Quilts
· Youth – Kaylee Callhan
· Adult – May Day
· Older Texan – Bobbie Carpenter
Woodwork
· Children – Garrett Walls
· Youth – Diego Childs
· Adult – Bryan Cooey
· Older Texan – Charles Husbands
Nursing Home
· Vannoy Gentles
The contest, held on October 26 and 27, was open for public viewing and drew large crowds both days. Congratulations to the winners and all who entered!
Jarvis Christian College Choir to Appear in Paris, Texas on November 4, 2018
The Jarvis Christian College of Hawkins, Texas has a touring choir which will perform at First Christian Church of Paris, Texas on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 2pm. The church is located at 780 20th NE Street. The choir has toured the Southeast and Midwest United States and appeared at conferences for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Additionally, the choir has invited members of the community to perform at their annual Christmas Concert held on campus each year. The choir is under direction of Bruce A. Thompson. Jarvis students come from various states and abroad, and choir members are selected from various disciplines across the campus.
Jarvis Christian College, located along Hwy. 80 in Hawkins, Texas is an independent four year, historically black college located in unincorporated Wood County, Texas, and affiliated with the Disciples of Christ. Founded in 1912, the institution is currently headed by President Dr. Lester C. Newman.
Harry Honored for Her Commitment to the Protection of Children
October 30, 2018 – Jessica Harry was honored for “going above and beyond the call of duty for the citizens of Hopkins County through Child Protective Services.” The honor was bestowed by Hopkins County Chief Investigator Corley Weatherford and the Sheriff’s Department Tuesday, October 30, 2018 during a hamburger lunch at the Sheriff’s office. Members of the Sheriff’s office, CPS, and others involved in the protection of children were present for the event.
In a letter of commendation, Sheriff Lewis Tatum and Chief Investigator Weatherford noted that the Sheriff’s Office “is tasked with and routinely conducts investigations into child abuse. In many of those investigations we conduct parallel investigations in cooperation with Child Protective Services.
“We have been involved with many great Case Workers with CPS during these investigations. However, we have noticed that there is a particular person that makes herself available twenty four hours a day to our Deputies and Criminal Investigators.
“She assists in our investigations no matter what hurdles or obstacles come in an ongoing effort to protect the children in and around Hopkins County. Investigator Jessica Harry has shown that she not only cares about each and every child, she goes above and beyond to assist each child and their family. Mrs. Harry leaves no stone unturned in her pursuit of the truth to best help and protect the children of this great community.”
Pacific Park Plan Part of Parks and Open Space Master Plan
The first of three charrettes that will lead to a parks and open space master plan for the City of Sulphur Springs provided several ideas for the improvement of space and usage at Pacific Park. Two additional charrettes will focus on various parks and open spaces in the city as the city prepares to qualify for grants similar to the grants already received. In the past, the city has received a grant for Coleman Park improvements and other grants since that initial grant.
As the plan for Pacific Park develops, three specific areas will become focal points for those utilizing the park. On the south side and centered will be a new Grays Building. The new building will be larger than the present building with windows facing into the park, commercial appliances in the kitchen, and storage closets. City Manager Marc Maxwell said the new building will be used for lots of events and some regular events according to members of the community who participated in the day-long charrette.
On the other end of Pacific Park will be a covered pavilion that will be large enough for two basketball courts than can convert to volleyball courts and be used for large gatherings. In the middle of the park will be a multi-purpose space that will have an open softball field. Temporary fencing for the softball field will be available for tournament play. The open field will also be used for other activities.
Maxwell said, “This doesn’t happen overnight. The first thing to happen will be the Grays Building and funding has been planned and will be partially provided by the sale of 50 acres of land owned by the city in northern Hopkins County.” More money will also be need for the new building. Thus, the need for a parks and open space master plan to pursue grants for the projects.
First Ever “Out House Races” Part of Fall Festival Fun
Three winners were chosen during the first-ever “Outhouse Races” on October 27, 2018 the final day of the Hopkins County Fall Festival.
- First Place, Toothpick Construction “The Old Poop and Scoot”
2nd Place Clayton Homes “The Clayton Crapper”
3rd- Burnett’s Garage – The Wonder Team (not pictured)
Early Voting Numbers Remain High for 2018 Mid-Term Election
With 443 voting Monday, the total for early voting in Hopkins County continues to rise. Add to that total the 789 ballots received by mail thus far and early voting this year has already reached over 5,000 votes cast.
Debbie Shirley, Hopkins County Clerk, said her office sent out 960 requests for ballots by mail this year. Ballots by mail are available for those over 65-years of age. Shirley, who has served the county in four terms of office, did not seek re-election this term year.
Early voting continues in the Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Courtroom. Early voting will also be available through November 2nd from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each weekday with the exception of Tuesday and Thursday when early ballots may be cast from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Debbie Shirley reminds voters to, please, when you enter early voting, you will receive a ticket with a code that brings up the correct ballot style for the voter’s precincts on the voting machine. Do not leave the early voting place until you have cast your ballot on a voting machine. You vote will not be valid until you see a flag at the end of your voting time. When you have voted, a review ballot summary will appear. Pressing the button to verify the summary will then bring up a second verification, “Yes, I want to cast my ballot.” When you have pressed that button, a flag will appear than that will verify to you that the vote has been counted.
