Corsicana Coach Steve Hoffman Looks Forward to Battle for First Place at The Prim Friday
The Wildcats’ football team has a battle for first place in district Friday (October 19) night at Gerald Prim Stadium as they host Corsicana. The Tigers are 5-0 in district play and 6-1 overall. The Wildcats are 4-0 in district play and 5-0 overall. Corsicana’s coach is Steve Hoffman, in his sixth year as Tigers’ head coach.
The Tigers only loss was in week one to Burleson Centennial, 28-26. Coach Hoffman said his team just came up a little short against a triple option team. He said he was proud of his team this season as they have done a good job and have played hard.
Coach Hoffman said his defense has improved each week while the offense has been explosive for most of the season.
The Tigers do it all quarterback is Coach Hoffman’s son Blake. Coach Hoffman said Blake is a tough kid who plays hard and is smart. He said Blake is helped by two good running backs who have gained around 500 yards apiece. Coach Hoffman said the offensive line has also played pretty well and he added they have receivers who have done a good job. He called Corsicana’s offensive success a group effort. He added their plan is to get the ball to a lot of different people.
The Tigers defense has kept three district teams from scoring. Coach Hoffman said the two Greenville touchdowns occurred on a kickoff return and a fumble return. They too did not score on the Tigers defense. He said the Tigers’ leaders on defense are middle linebacker Tyler Farmer and defensive end Melvin Martin, a three year starter and All-State selection.
Coach Hoffman is impressed by Sulphur Springs. He said they play extremely hard and are well coached. Coach Hoffman mentioned the offensive line and running backs and then said they have everything. He said the Wildcats’ defense plays hard and makes very few mistakes. Coach Hoffman said he also likes the Wildcats kicking game.
He said the battle for first place is exactly what you want as a coach. Coach Hoffman said coaching in football tradition rich Corsicana has been a great experience.
Wildcat Band Earns Highest Score at UIL Regional Marching Contest
Wildcats Band Director Spencer Emmert said the Wildcats Marching Band’s performance was fantastic at the UIL Regional Marching Competition held at the Sulphur Springs Multipurpose Building field Tuesday (October 16). The event was moved indoors due to rain.
Emmert said the band’s performance was also their best of the year, which is what he wanted to see. He was pleased that each judge gave the Wildcats Marching Band a highest score of 1. Emmert said the judges’ critiques were full of compliments.
He said band officials turned to Sulphur Springs as an alternative host for the event because it has perhaps the largest indoor facility in the entire region. Emmert said when the decision was made Monday for Sulphur Springs to host, he said staff and students jumped into action working on logistics. Band parents also helped out. 26 bands attended the contest. Required were two warm areas out of the rain, parking had to be handled and lots of equipment and props had to be moved in and out in a timely manner. A hospitality area was also set up. Emmert said it was a big undertaking but he added everything went well. He thanked Athletic Director Greg Owens and Superintendent Michael Lamb.
This is a year where bands do not advance beyond regional competition. Emmert said he is treating a final contest Saturday (October 20) as if it was an advancement. Weather permitting, the Wildcats Marching Band will play at Prairieland in preliminaries at 3:45 p.m. Saturday. Emmert hopes the band will also have a performance in evening finals.
Hopkins County Grand Jury Hands Up 19 Indictments
Nineteen Indictments were handed up by a Hopkins County Grand Jury this week. Those indicted and who have been arrested include:
Jeremy Lee McIntyre indicted on two counts of Injury Child/Elderly Disabled Reckless and one count of Assault Family/House Member Impede Breath/Circulation.
Wayne Ray Campbell indicted for Sex Offenders Duty to Register Life/Annually. Campbell, 28, of Sulphur Springs, failed to register his social media account and had begun to ask the wrong/inappropriate questions regarding a child in conversations on the account. Campbell was seeking someone to care for a relative that is in ill health but during a social media conversation with an individual about the position, he began asking questions about that individual’s child, according to Charles Humphreys with the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office. Campbell had failed to register a change of his online identifiers and admitted to the offense during an interview. In April, 2017, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies served an indictment warrant for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child under 14, according to Investigator Humphries. Campbell was arrested at his home on Country Road 3128 in Hopkins County.
Cody Lee Jordan indicted on one count Evading Arrest Detention with Vehicle or Watercraft. A DPS Trooper observed a 2005 ZX-6 Kawasaki motorcycle exceeding the speed limit on State Highway 154 at the 672 milepost. When he attempted to stop the motorcycle, the driver evaded in a high speed pursuit into Wood County. Jordan, 20, of Yantis, the driver of the motorcycle, turned down a Farm to Market road and then a county road before returning to Hopkins County on CR 1439. He lost control of the motorcycle and crashed on the county road just south of FM 1567. Jordan was found to have an expired driver’s license and did not have proof of financial responsibility for the motorcycle.
Eric Wayne Lewis indicted on one count Unauthorized Use of Vehicle.
Patricia Jeanne Gonzales indicted on one count for Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More.
Alonzo Bradley, Jr. indicted for one count of Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More.
Sharita Charmaine Givens indicted on one count Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence With Intent to Impair. Givens, 43, of Sulphur Springs, attempted to hide a clear baggie containing Methamphetamine in her mouth during an arrest early Thursday morning. A Hopkins County Deputy observed a vehicle parked on County Road 4703 with no lights on. With consent to search the vehicle, the deputy found two glass pipes commonly used to smoke meth in the backseat inside a purse. Two individuals in the vehicle were transported to Hopkins County Jail for the misdemeanor offense. However, at the jail the baggie of meth was found in the mouth of Givens.
Jake Adam Blount indicted on one count Theft Property more than $2,500 but less than $30,000.
Monica Renee Millan indicted on two counts of Manufacture Deliver Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200 grams. Special Crimes Unit began an investigation into the possession and sale of methamphetamine by Millan, 24, of Sulphur Springs. During the investigation, SCU observed Millan in the 1300 block of South League Street and made contact to arrest based on two warrants. During the arrest, she produced a clear plastic bag containing a crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine. The substance weighed 5.47 grams including the packaging.
Dylan Brianna Wolver indicted on one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2, more than 4-grams but less than 400-grams and one count of Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram. As a result of a Special Crimes Unit investigation concerning the manufacture and sale of drugs at a Hodge Street residence, Wolver, 26, was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2, more than 4-grams but less than 400 grams, a felony 2, and Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-grams, a state jail felony.
Danny Joe Woodard indicted on one count of Manufacture Delivery of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram. During an investigation, Special Crimes Unit purchased Methamphetamine from Woodard, 31, of Sulphur Springs. A warrant was obtained and Woodard was arrested. His numerous arrests for illegal substances began in 2004 in Hopkins County. An attempt to serve the felony arrest warrant began when SCU and the Sulphur Springs patrol division were unable to get anyone to open the door at Woodard’s home on Cottonwood Street. However, family members advised officers that he was inside the residence and provided officers with a key to the residence to make entry. Woodard was located in a back bedroom.
Laurie Ann Jordan indicted for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram.
5,555 Head of Preconditioned Cattle Sold at NETBIO October Sale
Producers sold 5,555 head of preconditioned cattle at the October Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) sale held Wednesday at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission.
A total of 246 producers had cattle selling in the sale, and despite the rainy and cooler weather, a big crowd of buyers, sellers and visitors showed up for the sale.
Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission co-owner and auctioneer Joe Don Pogue, left, visits with cattle producer and NETBIO member Jim Stewart before the sale held Wednesday.
“The weather was not good, and it is hard to keep the cattle looking good when it has rained on them for five days,” said David Fowler, co-owner of the livestock commission.
“We had a lot of good cattle consigned to the sale and they held up good despite the weather conditions,” Fowler added. “The market was steady overall.”
Some cattle were sold over the Internet, but co-owner and auctioneer Joe Don Pogue said, “there were numerous bids Online that didn’t win.”
Fowler added that there was not the usual strong activity on light cattle since weather conditions have slowed the progress of winter pastures where they would be shipped.
The NETBIO Pre-Conditioned Stocker and Feeder Calf Sale gives producers a market to offer their preconditioned calves and yearlings in load lot quantities. NETBIO holds six preconditioned calf sales per year, which is the marketing arm for members of the organization.
The next sale will be the 20th anniversary sale that will be held at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission on Wednesday, November 14. The consignment book has been closed for some time on that sale.
Hearts of Life Presents Diesel for Adoption
Diesel
Diesel is approximately 1-2 years old, medium in size and believed to be a Shepherd/Cattle dog mix. He seeks your approval with almost everything he does. Diesel is very well behaved. He will walk and run with you on the leash as commanded. He is not very fond of cats however. Diesel’s adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, neuter and rabies shot.
Please contact Hearts of Life Animal Rescue by phone at 903-439-5019, email at [email protected], www.facebook.com/heartsoflife or Petfinder.com!
Hearts of Life Animal Rescue will be at Petsense Saturday October 20th from 10:00-4:00 for an adoption event, bake sale and costume contest for your cats and dogs! The costume contest begins at 2:00! We hope to see you there!
Chamber Connection October 18, 2018
The Stew Contest is almost here!! The Chamber had a successful meeting Tuesday night with our soon to be stew cooks who were able to pick up their goody bags and grocery reimbursement checks. If you are already signed up to cook stew but missed the meeting, please come by the Chamber to pick up your awesome goody bag.
The 49th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest will be held at Buford Park on Saturday, October 27th. Stew service will begin at 10:45 a.m., and quart sales begin at 11:30 a.m. Stew tickets are already on sale at all local banks and at the Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are All-You-Can-Eat Stew for $6.00 each. T-shirts will also be available for $10 each.
The 11th Annual Help-A-Child Tractor Pull and Cook-off will be held Saturday, October 20th at 9 a.m.
Help-A-Child will host their 11th Annual Tractor Pull with a Chili and Brisket Cook-off on Saturday, October 20th beginning at 9 a.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center. The Help-A-Child benefit is conducted by the Sulphur Bluff Masonic Lodge #246, the Sulphur Springs Masonic Lodge #221, the Hopkins Masonic Lodge #180, and the Delta Masonic Lodge #1240.
SS Main Street Uncorked holds a cause worth toasting on Saturday, October 20th
SS Main Street Uncorked is hosting a wine tasting event on Saturday, October 20th in downtown Sulphur Springs from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The cost is $20 for 10 tastings.
Reilly Springs Jamboree hosts Anniversary Show
The Reilly Springs Jamboree begins its 63rd on October 20th at 6 p.m. Jacoby Smith and Moonlight Twang will open at 6 p.m., with Roger Reed and band backing Hannah Kirby, Zac Clifton, Alina Tatum, Don Woods, Shanna Carter, Molly ‘n Dakota and many more guests. Admission is $10 admission and is located at the Reilly Springs Community Center, 109 CR 1439 in Sulphur Springs.
Fall Festival will host its ribbon cutting celebration
The Fall Festival will host its ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, October 19th at noon on the Square in Sulphur Springs. Visit www.hopkinscountyfallfestival.com for a complete listing of Fall Festival Events.
Hunt Regional is offering October Mobile Mammography Coach in Sulphur Springs
Hunt Regional Hospital is offering the Tubby Adkisson Memorial Mobile Mammography Coach on October 26th at the Fall Festival 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.
EDC and ATCOG announce the 3rd Annual Northeast Texas Rural Transportation Summit
The Sulphur Springs Hopkins County EDC and the Ark-Tex Council of Governments announce the 3rd Annual Northeast Texas Rural Transportation Summit on Thursday, November 1st at the Hopkins County Civic Center located at 1200 Houston Street in Sulphur Springs. Keynote Speaker is Texas Comptroller TxDOT Chief Engineer Bill Hale. For additional information call Roger Feagley at the EDC, (903) 439-0101.
Veterans Day Parade scheduled for November 10th
A Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday, November 10th in Sulphur Springs to honor those who have served us. Beginning at 9:00 a.m., the parade will begin at Buford Park and go through the downtown square and back to the park. Please call Jason at either (903) 634-5673 or (972) 750-1966.
Team Tennis Coach Said Team Played with Great Effort in Bi-District Loss
Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez said his team tennis players had fun at bi-district competition Tuesday (October 16) morning. Their match was moved from Van to indoor courts in Texarkana due to rain. Coach Martinez said a very good Whitehouse team defeated the Wildcats, 10-0.
He said the Wildcats were competitive with three competitions going to third set tiebreakers. #1 boys singles player Jonah Kirkpatrick, mixed doubles players Jeaux Leigh Cantu and Michael McCord and #3 boys doubles players Jordan Gonzales and Logan Schumacher, all were involved in tiebreakers.
Coach Martinez said the Whitehouse coach told him that Sulphur Springs was a tougher opponent than he was expecting. Coach Martinez said his Wildcats played with energy, attitude and great effort. He said the experience has made his players want to return to playoffs next year and advance. Coach Martinez said team members are hoping to overtake the district’s #2 team Lindale next season. He called the goal a good one and attainable.
The Wildcats lose only two seniors. They will certainly miss Chase Crouch and Zoe Wilson. Coach Martinez said all of his team tennis players will be playing spring tennis next semester. He said seven tournaments have been scheduled to places like Paris, Arlington and near Denton.
Wildcat Coordinators Review Ennis Game; Look to Corsicana
Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young on Ennis, Corsicana
Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said the Wildcats got a big win over Ennis last Friday (October 12). He said the Wildcats played physically and with emotion. Coach Young said the Wildcats had great execution. He said the offensive line did a tremendous job up front. Coach Young said it was the most physical the line has played this year. He said coaches would be asking for more this week as Corsicana comes to town. Coach Young said center Ethan Rogers had his best game of the year. He said Hayden Daniel moved over from tackle to left guard and played really, really, well. Coach Young said receiver Austin Dodd only caught two passes but he picked up 98 yards with those two catches. He said receiver Landry Tyson continues to make consistent catches. Coach Young said Bryce McQueen had his best game. He added Chase Haney also did a good job. Coach Young said running backs Colton Allen, Caden Davis and Da’Korian Choc Sims all made physical runs and did a good job of protecting the ball. He said quarterback D’Corian Young is doing a good job of running the show. He said Ennis lined up on defense to stop the Wildcats from passing so Coach Young said the Wildcats ran for 270 yards. He said he never knows who the guy will be that will have the big game next. Coach Young said the offense is progressing but he added they can get better. Concerning Corsicana, the Wildcats opponent Friday night (October 19) at Prim Stadium, Coach Young said they are extremely athletic. He said his offensive staff has not found a weak link in the Corsicana defense yet. On tape, Coach Young has been impressed with defensive tackle Melvin Martin and with middle linebacker Tyler Farmer. He said the Tigers will vary their looks on defense but he said they are simple in the secondary. Coach Young said the Wildcats’ would have their work cut out for them on Friday.
Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Alex Guerra Discusses Defense at Ennis and Corsicana Offense
Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Alex Guerra said the Wildcats’ defense had a pretty good game overall against Ennis last Friday (October 12). He said defenders stepped up after they were challenged after their play the week before. Coach Guerra said defensive coaches spend a lot of video time with players discussing deficiencies and getting them to refocus. He also praised his three defensive coaches in the press box for adjustments made during the Ennis game. The Lions opened the game with several big runs by their running back. The coaches in the box spotted some things and relayed information to defensive line coach Chris Valdovinos. Coach Guerra said the adjustments worked to help contain the running back. He said outside linebacker Kylan Wade had a break out game with 17 tackles against Ennis. Coach Guerra said he has had lots of discussions and video sessions with Wade and he called him very coachable. Like everybody else, Coach Guerra is very impressed with Corsicana quarterback Blake Hoffman. He said Hoffman makes the Tigers go because he can run and pass. Coach Guerra said the Tigers also have two good running backs and also receivers who can catch.
Lady Cats Remain in Playoff Hunt; District Standings
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness was unavailable for an interview Wednesday(October 17) because he was tending to family matters. Coach Maness did provide statistics from the Lady Cats heart breaking 3-2 loss at Greenville Tuesday (October 16) night. Autumn Tanton led the Lady Cats with 20 kills. Madi Vickery had 9, Sadie Washburn had 8 Lexi Whisenhunt had 5 and Sydney Washburn had 4. Whisenhunt had a team high 28 assists and Aubreigh Oliver had 8. Sadie Washburn and Oliver had three service aces. Tanton and Whisenhunt had one service ace apiece. Sadie Stroud had 19 digs. Maddie Millsap had 16, Tanton had 15, Sadie Washburn had 9, Whisenhunt and Oliver had 6 digs each. Sydney Washburn and Whisenhunt had 4 block assists. Tanton had 2, Sadie Washburn had 1 block assist and Vickery had 1.
(CLARIFICATION: The KSST posting on the Lady Cats 3-2 loss to Greenville done overnight Tuesday (October 16) or early Wednesday (October 17) morning included some misleading language about Lady Cats playoff chances. Despite the Tuesday loss, the Lady Cats are still very much in the playoff race. They are now tied for fourth place in the district standings with Royse City. Four teams will make the playoffs. All district teams still have two district games left and possible scenarios are numerous. The Lady Cats are at home Friday against Mount Pleasant. They end district play at Texas High on Tuesday.)
District Volleyball Standings
Texas High 8-0
Lindale 6-2
Greenville 4-4
Royse City 3-5
Sulphur Springs 3-5
Mount Pleasant 0-8
