7-on-7 Season Begins Tuesday at SSHS Multipurpose Building
The Wildcats’ football 7 on 7 team begins its’ season Tuesday (May 8) at the Multipurpose Building. Gilmer is coming to town. The 7 on 7 action is expected to start at around 5:30 p.m.
The Wildcats will have seventh grade, eighth grade, JV and Varsity 7 on 7 teams. Wildcats Football Offensive Coordinator Matt Young estimates the Wildcats may have as many as 100 athletes participating.
Commerce and Rains are expected to bring teams to town for 7 on 7 contests next week.
PJC-Sulphur Springs Students Prepare for Graduation
GRADUATION TIME PJC-Sulphur Springs Center student Matt Fogus is trying on his cap and gown, with the help of English Instructor Ken Haley, in preparation for participating in graduation ceremonies that will be held Friday in Noyse Stadium in Paris. Fogus has completed certification in welding and will receive his Certificate of Completion when he walks the stage.
NETBIO Sale Set for May 16
The Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization will hold its next pre-conditioned calf and yearling sale on Wednesday, May 16.
Nearly 7,000 head of cattle that have been raised through the NETBIO pre-conditioning program have been consigned to the sale.
The sale, held at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Market, will begin at 1 p.m. The cafe will be open and the cattle will be penned for viewing, so come out early and make a day of it.
This auction will be broadcast on the Internet and the Sulphur Springs Livestock Auction will be accepting bids at LMA Auctions.com. Internet buyers should register in advance in order to bid.
For more information on these sales, call the Sulphur Springs Livestock office at 903-885-2455 or visit their Web Site at www.sslivestockauctions.com.
Went to J P court to Pay Traffic Ticket; Arrested on Criminally Negligent Homicide Indictment Warrant
When Kylee Ray Morris, 32, of Quinlan, planned to set up arrangements to pay a traffic fine in Hopkins County Justice of the Peace Court, he found other arrangements waiting. Morris is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Criminally Negligent Homicide. The charge is based on an indictment in the Eighth Judicial Court. When he called to make arrangements for the ticket, the clerk found the indictment warrant.
When Morris arrived at the JP office on Jefferson Street, Constable Norman Colyer placed him in custody and transported him to jail. The indictment is based on Morris driving at excessive speed and causing the death of Ricky Littlejohn. The accident occurred last September near the Rains County line on State Highway 19S. where three autos were stopped at a highway construction site. The truck driven by Morris struck the auto in which Littlejohn was a passenger. The DPS investigation showed there should have been enough distance for Morris to stop at the proper speed.
Hamburger Cookout Benefits Heritage Christian Counseling Center
Proceeds from a Friday, May 11th Hamburger Cookout will benefit Heritage Christian Counseling Center. The event at 11 a.m. Friday will be conducted on the parking lot at First United Methodist Church between CNB and Alliance Bank. You may pre-order a hamburger, chips, drink and a dessert before May 10th. Forgot to pre-order? Just bring $5 and enjoy.
Como-Pickton FFA Members Chosen as Foundation Ambassadors During 90th annual Convention
Texas FFA Foundation Ambassadors Kobie Miller, Chloe Romero and Sydnee Neal
According to Chanda Neal, Agriculture teacher for the Como-Pickton FFA Chapter, three members of the chapter were selected as Foundation Ambassadors for the annual FFA Convention in Ft Worth.
Como – Kobie Miller, Sydnee Neal, and Chloe Romero of the Como-Pickton FFA Chapter have been selected to serve as Texas FFA Foundation Ambassadors at the 90th Annual Texas FFA Convention held July 9-13 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Miller, Neal, and Romero are three of 63 FFA members chosen to participate in the Foundation Ambassador program. The Foundation Ambassadors serve as official liaisons to sponsors, special guests and dignitaries on behalf of the Texas FFA during the annual Texas FFA Convention.
Miller, Neal, and Romero applied through a competitive application process, and will participate in an extensive two-day training specifically focusing on donor relations, personal skills development and professional networking.
At the 90th Annual Texas FFA Convention, members of the agricultural youth leadership organization will spend the week attending leadership workshops, participating in activities, and serving as the legislative body for the Texas FFA Association.
The Texas FFA has evolved from an organization focusing primarily on production agriculture, to a broader-based organization which addresses the needs and interests of students in urban and suburban schools in addition to the rural communities from which FFA rose in 1929. The organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
Hunt Receives 30 Years in Aggravated Sexual Assault of Child Plea
Ricky Lynn Hunt, 39, was sentenced to 30 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Monday following a plea bargan agreement in Eighth Judicial District Court. Hunt pled to Aggravated Sexaul Assault of a Child. Hunt, age 38 at the time of the investigation, admitted to Hopkins County investigators that he engaged in sexual acts with a seven year old female child from November 2017 through January 2018.
He has no significant criminal history, but some prior arrests for unlawfully carrying a weapon and violating a protective order.
Wildcats, Lady Cats Receive Major Awards at All-Sports Banquet
Major awards were all shared at the 2017-2018 Sulphur Springs Wildcat All-Sports Banquet Monday night (May 7).
Football, baseball and track athlete Ryan Humphries and football player and powerlifter D’Idrec Dugan were co-winners of the Forrest Gregg MVP Award for a Wildcat. Track, volleyball and basketball player Imani Taylor and Volleyball and basketball player Kaylee Jefferson shared the Forrest Gregg MVP Award for a Lady Cat.
Tory Humphries (left) Coach Matt Young (right)
Football player Terrell Turman and football and soccer player D.J. Abron were co-winners of the James Cameron Fighting Heart Award for a Wildcat. Softball player Alyssa Abron and volleyball player Anden Hammack shared the James Cameron Fighting Heart Award for a Lady Cat.
The Wildcats’ baseball team and the Lady Cats’ softball team were introduced bu no MVP’s were announced with both those teams still playing.
MVP’s for the Wildcats’ track team were its’ seniors. The Lady Cats’ track MVP was Imani Taylor who will compete at the State Track Meet Friday.
The Wildcats’ golf MVP was junior Carter Lewis, a regional qualifier. The Lady Cats’ golf MVP was freshman Miriam Tran, a regional qualifier.
For the Wildcats’ tennis team, the girls’ MVP was Zoe Wilson and the boys’ MVP was senior Alex Benitez, the first male tennis player from Sulphur Springs to go to the regional tennis tournament in about 20 years.
There were two Wildcats’ powerlifting MVP’s, D’Idrec Dugan and Ian Blanch, both State Meet qualifiers.
The Wildcats’ soccer MVP’s were its’ seniors. The Lady Cats’ soccer team had co-MVP’s, senior forward Gracie Boyer and senior midfielder Taylor Robinson.
The Wildcats’ basketball MVP’s were all four of their seniors Iverson Wade, Dedric Godbolt, Bryson Lynn and I’vyn Clayton. The Lady Cats’ basketball MVP was Kaylee Jefferson.
For cross country, the Lady Cats’ MVP was Sydney Washburn and the Wildcats’ MVP was Landon Thornton.
The Wildcats’ football MVP’s were their seniors.
The Lady Cats’ volleyball MVP’s were seniors Kaylee Jefferson and Anden Hammack.
Head Athletic Trainer Tammy Carrell selected three seniors as Athletic Trainers MVP’s, Montana Hatley, Jenifer Maldinado and Beverly Luna.
Wildcats Athletic Director Greg Owens gave Special Olympic athlete awards to Zach Pearson and Dustin Self. He also recognized athletic support groups, the cheerleaders, the drill team and the band.
Coach Talk: Hammack on Wildcat Wins; Corrillo Says Lady Cats Continued to Hit the Ball
Hammack on Wildcats Sat. Wins Over Wylie East
Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack said ace pitcher Ryan Humphries set the tone Saturday (May 5) for what turned into two wins at McKinney Boyd as the Wildcats got by Wylie East, 2 games to 1 in a bi-district series. Humphries threw a 5-hitter and gave up only an unearned run. Pacen Edwards and Jaxon Chaney kept it going on the mound in the last game as they combined for a no-hitter and also yielded just one unearned run. Coach Hammack said getting a victory over a two seed in Wylie East’s district is really doing something. He said he has a lot of respect for Wylie East Coach Heath Andrews. As the coaches met after the game, Coach Andrews said he hated to play the Wildcats. The Wildcats have won twice over the Raiders in bi-district series. Prosper is next for the Wildcats in an Area series. All games are at Rockwall High. Game one at Friday at 7:30 p.m. Game two is Saturday at 1 p.m. with a third game, if necessary, taking place 30 minutes after the conclusion of game two.
Carrillo on Area Win over Little Elm
After having to come from behind in game one against Little Elm, the Lady Cats’ softball team overwhelmed the Lady Lobos, 13-0 Friday night (May 4) to take the Area series, 2 games to zero. On KSST Radio and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday Morning Coaches Show, Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo said the Lady Cats just continued to hit the ball. He said they hit the ball well the entire series. Coach Carrillo said the Lady Cats just seemed to steal the will of the Lady Lobos in the last game. He said the quality pitcher from Little Elm has not been hit like that before. The Lady Cats had twelve hits Friday night. Alyssa Abron had four hits. Everyone who saw it wanted to talk about Brinklee Driver’s monster three-run home run. Coach Carrillo said he knew the ball was gone from the time it was hit He said it was the hardest and farthest he has ever seen a ball hit in his career. Coach Carrillo said he was beginning to think no one could hit the ball over the wall at McKinney North. Kate Womack, Sadie Stroud and Sierra Smith all had near misses. Coach Carrillo again said the good pitching the Lady Cats faced in district play has helped them be ready for playoff pitching. He also had positive things to say about Lady Cats pitcher Bailey Haggerty who Coach Carrillo thinks might be the winningest Lady Cats pitcher ever. He said she has a bulldog mentality in the circle. Coach Carrillo said she is a thinker who makes adjustments when she has to. He said she does not panic. He said she was not only a great pitcher but also a super kid. Coach Carrillo said he feels like he is coaching a special team. He said even with a bigger roster this year, the team has bought into his We versus Me approach. The Lady Cats play Forney in a Regional Quarterfinal series Friday and Saturday. Game one is Friday at 7 p.m. in Forney. Game two is Saturday at 11 a.m. at Lady Cat Park. Game three, if needed, will be played after game two.
