Wildcats Face Wakeland Friday: Offense/Defense Preview
Offensive Coordinator Matt Young on Scrimmage and Wakeland Defense
The Wildcats’ football team opens the regular season Friday (August 31) at 7:30 p.m. against Frisco Wakeland at Frisco Memorial Stadium. Monday morning (August 27) Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young discussed last Thursday night’s scrimmage and the Wakeland defense his offense will see Friday night. He said if the Wildcats take care of the football, they can put a lot of points on the scoreboard. Coach Young said the Wildcats have a lot of guys who can make plays. He said the Wildcats’ players on offense really have a grasp of what they are trying to do. Coach Young said execution during the scrimmage was extremely high. Still he said there were lots of things to work on including putting the ball away. Coach Young said four turnovers were not acceptable.
He said he was happy with the performance of the offensive line that was thin on depth due to injuries. Coach Young said tackles Philip Rater, Charlie Maddox and Hayden Hoss Daniels did tremendous jobs. He said center Ethan Rogers started to show what he is capable of adding he was physically dominant and did a good job of leading the group. Coach Young said the Wildcats also got good play from linemen Givanni Pizano, Jakeb Jonaitis and Alfredo Olavide. Coach Young said Jonaitis and Ryan Hammons are battling injuries and he hopes they will be able to play on Friday night. He said the line did such a good job against Liberty-Eylau that quarterback D’Corian Young was touched by a defender only once.
Coach Young said the Frisco Wakeland defense the Wildcats will see Friday night is similar to the Wildcats’ defense. He said they play hard, gang tackle and blitz. Coach Young said there is nothing flashy about them but he added they do a great job of understanding their gaps and fits and of forcing the edge. He said their defensive backs use technique that helps them. Coach Young said the Wolverines have made the playoffs multiple years in a row. He said the game is a great opportunity for the Wildcats.
Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Alex Guerra on Scrimmage and Wolverines Offense
Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Alex Guerra said overall he was happy with the play of the Wildcats defense in the Thursday (August 23) scrimmage at home against Liberty-Eylau. He said the Wildcats rallied to the ball. Coach Guerra said after looking at tape, he determined that the Wildcats tackled better than he thought originally. He said second and third string Wildcats’ defenders saw more plays than the first teamers did. Coach Guerra said as a result he was able to find some depth. He said he was pleasantly surprised that the Wildcats did not have a lot of alignment issues.
Concerning the Frisco Wakeland offense, Coach Guerra called then very disciplined. He said they do a great job of being patient. Coach Guerra said he is counting on the Wildcats’ senior laden squad to get past Frisco Wakeland on Friday night.
No Burn Ban; Krantz Listens; Commissioners Court Monday
Hopkins County Commissioners Court said no burn ban for the county at this time. The perpetual summer threat of a burn ban continues but with precipitation in the forecast for later this week, Commissioners did not impose a ban Monday morning during their regular session.
Commissioners did hear a report on activities from County Extension Agents. Johanna Hicks told the court that her emphasis for the next year will focus on nutrition and health. Hopkins County has poor scores for quality of life, physical activity, cardiovascular deaths, uninsured and poverty. Obesity is a problem in the county. She did note that the county extension office will soon have an intern to assist with 4-H and other activities. The intern will be paid for by the state and the program will serve as a training ground for future Agri-Life Extension agents.
Among those present Monday was Catherine Krantz, candidate for Congress. She faces incumbent Republican John Ratcliff in the November General Election. Krantz is on an 18 county listening tour sitting in on county and city government meetings to focus on the needs in the district.
No county resident spoke regarding the tax revenue increase. County Clerk Debbie Shirley outlined the revenue increase based on property values. Commissioners did approve accepting to the county road inventory three roads in the Country Club Estates subdivision that are now at county standards. They also approved financing for the civic center roof.
Dinner Bell Menu For August 29, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU
August 29, 2018
Community Sponsor:
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital
Here Comes The Comfort Food!
Chicken Pot Pie
Oven Roasted Vegetables
Garden Salad
Biscuits and Butter
Cake and Strawberries
Lemon Cottage Pudding (the no added sugar dessert)
We have the ice in the cups and the tea/water ready to pour. Relax, get out of the heat, and enjoy some good company at The Dinner Bell.
Served Wednesdays at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
Jasso Arrested in Louisiana
Sunday afternoon in Natchitoches, Louisiana, Law Enforcement found Lettie Delores Mosqueda Jasso, a former part-time clerk in the Hopkins County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Office, hiding under a stairwell at an apartment complex. Jasso was wanted on 20 warrants in Hopkins County after a regular internal office audit of court records found discrepancies. Jasso is wanted for Tampering with Government Documents by Public Servant and Credit Card Abuse.
Jasso was considered a flight risk shortly after the warrants were issued and the case had been turned over to the Texas Rangers in July of this year. Both Rangers and a recent tip through Crime Stoppers assisted in locating Jasso in Louisiana. She is jailed there awaiting extradition to Hopkins County.
Senior Summer Olympics an Over the Top Success!
According to local Sr’s Center Director Karon Weatherman, over 200 Seniors signed up to participate in the fun and games held on August 23, 2018 at The Roc in Sulphur Springs, Texas. In addition to the competitors, friends and family members who came to cheer on contestants found an atmosphere of laughter and fellowship. Dr. Health E. Hound was among surprise visitors. Several Seniors enjoyed free massages by trained therapists from Healing Hands Massage, and there were healthy snacks plus plenty of water and tasty drinks provided to keep everyone hydrated. A volunteer team of assistants was assigned to every game, which helped Karon in making the event fun, safe and memorable for everyone.
Competition categories called for energy, speed, balance and co-ordination. Some categories were also designed for persons using walkers and wheelchairs. In the Facilities category, Rock Creek Health and Rehab took First Place for the Spirit Award, and Heritage Nursing Home of Quitman won 2nd Place. In Individual categories, Michael Smith won Most Athletic with a total of 6 Medals and 2 Trophies. 1K winners were: 1st- Michael Smith, 2nd-Ron Phillips, 3rd- Craig Toenniges.
There were 11 other events and numerous winners in this year’s Seniors Summer Olympics. Weatherman sends out congratulations to those who were awarded medals and those who participated, as they are all winners. Thanks go out to all of the sponsors for making the event possible.
Meal A Day Menu: August 27th-31st
Meal A Day Menu
August 27 – August 31
Monday
Cheese Hamburgers
Lettuce Tomato Onion
Pickles
Chips
Tuesday
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Bed of White Rice
Egg Rolls
Chinese Vegetables
Wednesday
Rope Sausage/Sauerkraut
Black Eyed Peas
Green Tomato Relish
Corn Bread
Thursday
Chicken Noodle Casserole
Broccoli
Pickled Beets
Roll
Friday
Soft Beef and Cheese Tacos
Lettuce Tomato and Onions
Refried Beans
Chips and Salsa
Lady Cats Volleyball Team Takes Bronze Bracket Championship With Three Saturday Wins
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team captured the championship in the Bronze Bracket at the Tyler ISD Volleyball Tournament with three wins Saturday. To win the title, the Lady Cats had to win tough back to back matches just to qualify for the championship game. The Lady Cats opened play Saturday with a 2-0 win over Brownsboro by the score of 25-17 and 25-18. The Lady Cats never trailed in either match and jumped out to an 11-2 lead in set one and an 8-3 lead in set two. Madi Vickery had 8 kills in the match including 6 in set one. Autumn Tanton had 6 kills with 4 in the second set. Sadie Washburn and Abbi Baier had 4 kills each. Lexi Whisenhunt had 1. The second match of the back to backs was against an athletic John Tyler team. The Lady Cats would probably tell you they let the first set get away from them against the Lady Lions. The Lady Cats had leads of 21-15 and 23-19 but the Lady Lions were able to tie the score. The match went back and forth from there but John Tyler prevailed, 29-27. The Lady Cats were showing signs of fatigue and they were making an uncharacteristic number of unforced errors. Still they rallied to take the next two sets from the Lady Lions to take the match, 2-1. The Lady Cats saw John Tyler also almost rally all the way back from a 24-20 deficit in set two but the Lady Cats held on for a 25-23 win. In the decisive set, the Lady Cats and Lady Lions were tied at 18-18 but the Lady Cats won the battle down the stretch outscoring the Lady Lions 7-2 to take the set, 25-20. The Lady Cats got big kill totals at the net from Tanton, Baier, Sadie Washburn and Sydney Washburn. Whisenhunt and Vickery also recorded some kills. The tournament schedule then turned favorable for the Lady Cats. After their back to back sets, the Lady Cats were able to rest for over an hour before meeting All Saints Episcopal School in the Bronze Bracket final. The Lady Trojans played the Lady Cats right after completion of a grueling three-set win against Elysian Fields. The revived Lady Cats won handily, 2-0 by the score of 25-11 and 25-13. Tanton had a very strong match in the final. Her kills produced the first three Lady Cats’ points in set one and they raced out to a 9-3 lead. Tanton had 9 kills in the first set. Others with kills during the match included Baier, Vickery and Sydney and Sadie Washburn. With the wins, the Lady Cats hit the 20 win mark for the season. They are now 20-4 and they have won five matches since their Thursday tournament loss to White Oak. The Lady Cats took five of six matches in the Tyler ISD Tournament. They also topped Caddo Mills on the road Friday night. The Lady Cats play next at home as they host Paris in Wildcat Gym Tuesday night. There will be a freshman game at 4:30 p.m. followed by a JV contest at 5:30 p.m. and then the varsity match at 6:30 p.m.
Hopkins County EMS AMBUS, MPV4-01, Attends City of Rockport TX Hurricane Harvey Anniversary Event
East Texas very own local EMS responders Hopkins County EMS AMBUS “MPV4-01” which served during Hurricane Harvey marked the anniversary by attending the City of Rockport and Aransas County Hurricane Harvey Anniversary Event – “Onward”. The event was to honor the community and first responders for their efforts during and after Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Aransas County. Dignitaries in attendance were US Congressman Michael Cloud and US Senator Ted Cruz.
“The City of Rockport and Aransas County has made tremendous strides in recovery, and the efforts of the local community shows the pride of Texans helping Texans,” said Brent Smith, EMS Director for Hopkins County EMS. Multiple businesses sponsored the appreciation event which featured; local volunteer fire departments, law enforcement agencies, EMS, and many public works agencies. Attendance to the event was free to the public, which allowed them to interact and thank the many first responders and view their equipment. “The outpouring of gratitude displayed by the citizens of Rockport and Aransas County at this event was amazing.” “It was a humbling experience to attend and provide a certain closure to those citizens whose lives are still trying to find a sense of normalcy one year later,” said Brent Smith.
Hopkins County EMS is based in Sulphur Springs Texas, and is the host agency for the AMBUS “MPV4-01” which is part of the Texas Emergency Medical Task Force (EMTF) which operates under a state memorandum of agreement with Texas Division of Emergency Management. Participation in the EMTF program is an additional way Hopkins County EMS serves its local, regional and state communities.
Local Man Arrested for Assault of Public Servant
When stopped by a Sulphur Springs Police officer for riding a bicycle without a headlight, Anthony Glen Ross, 53, of Sulphur Springs, was uncooperative, combative, and fled the officer. The officer had attempted a pat down for weapons.
Ross evaded on foot at first and then began to fight when the officer sought to restrain him. Ross continued to resist forcing the officer to draw and deploy his Tazer, which had no effect on Ross. He continued to resist and eventually struck the officer in the mouth causing bodily injury to the officer. Eventually, the officer subdued Ross and other officers arrived to assist. When Ross was secured, a brown paper bag containing a suspected narcotic and smoking pipe was found on the ground where the struggle had occurred.
Ross is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Assault Public Servant, a Felony 2, and two misdemeanor charges for Resisting Arrest or Search and for Evading Arrest.
Three Arrested for Burglary of Habitation; Charged with Organized Criminal Activity
Alberto Escobedo, 17, of Sulphur Springs was walking away from the residences that Sulphur Springs Police officers had been called to regarding a burglary in progress. Several witnesses identified Escobedo as a part of the burglary. Escobedo, who said he was the look-out identified two others involved following questioning at the police station.
Escobedo named Irving Vazquez-Ramirez, 17 of Sulphur Springs, and Jose Manuel Gallegos, 17, of Yantis as partners in the burglary. Warrants for arrest of Ramirez and Gallegos were served on them at their places of work.
All three are in Hopkins County Jail charged with Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity (Burglary of Habitation) a Felony 1.
