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.
SSHS All-Sport Banquet Monday Night; Broadcast on KSST
When big sports events occur for Wildcats and Lady Cats’ team, expect to see KSST and Channel 18’s Doug Haston behind a video camera on a tripod. The 2017-2018 Wildcat All-Sports Banquet takes place Monday (May 7) beginning at 6 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria. KSST Radio will broadcast the banquet live. Haston will be videotaping all the awards for replay at a later date on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
The Monday event marks the sixth straight day for Haston to document an event. It started last Wednesday night (May 2) as the Wildcats’ baseball team played at Wylie East. Thursday night and Friday night May 3-4) featured the Lady Cats versus Little Elm at McKinney North. Saturday (May 5) the Wildcats’ baseball team needed two games at McKinney Boyd to defeat Wylie East. With no sports Sunday (May 6), Haston shot video of a Choral Society Concert. Then there’s the Athletic Banquet Monday night. Things look pretty good for a Tuesday night off for Haston but you never know. We may think of something.
Reminders: FREE Dog Food and FREE Party in The Park Event
There will be a Party in The Park tomorrow evening. Tuesday, May 8th from 5:00 – 6:30 at Buford Park under the Pavillion. Dale the “C” Cummings will be performing 50’s Music. The Hopkins County Marketers Association will be serving Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chips, Drinks and Coke Floats“Best 50’s Costume” Bring a Lawn Chair and Come Fellowship
Panthers Face Union Grove in Area; Schedule Announced
After defeating Detroit, 2 games to 1, in a bi-district playoff series last week, the North Hopkins Panthers now face Union Grove in Area round action. Saturday night Panthers Coach Tim Henderson announced a three-game Area series with Union Grove.
All games will be played at Mesquite’s all-turf Tillery Field. Game one will take place Friday (May 11) at 1 p.m. Game two will be played 30 minutes after the conclusion of gamer one. Game three is necessary is scheduled for Saturday (May 12) at 1 p.m.
In their bi-district series with Detroit, North Hopkins won game one at home 7 -0 on Wednesday. They lost 6-5 in game two on Saturday at Lufkin Hudson before wrapping up the series with a big 16-0 win.
Wildcat UIL Literary Criticism Team Wins Championship at State
The Wildcats UIL Academic Literary Criticism Team won the state championship at the UIL Academic State Meet this past weekend (May 4-5) in Austin. The team is made up of Carissa Carter, Lainey Whittle, Celeste Leeds-Laliberte and Natalie Cruz. In individual competition in Literary Criticism, Carter placed second, Whittle was fourth and Leeds-Laliberte was fifth.
In other team and individual results, the Wildcat Spelling and Vocabulary Team finished second in the state. Team members include Chase Charlton, Sarah Harper, Natalie Cruz and Gisselle Garcia. In Ready Writing, Annmarie Gunn was second in state.
In the Barbara Jordan Essay Contest, Breana Wooten was fifth and Rachel Bramlette was sixth.
In the Latino History Essay Contest, Bramlett was second and Gunn was sixth.
Wildcats UIL Academic Coordinator Gerald Grafton was unavailable for an interview Monday but issued a statements saying that eleven Sulphur Springs High School students competed at the UIL Academic State Meet this past weekend at the University of Texas in Austin. He said all eleven brought home at least one medal for their efforts. Grafton said 17 medals were earned in all. He said he was extremely proud of the way the students represented Sulphur Springs High School.
Meal A Day: Going Above and Beyond for this Community
Winnsboro Police Department Report April 30-May 6, 2018
There were three arrests, 164 calls for service, 38 citations issued, and 40 warnings written during the Winnsboro Police report period April 30-May 6, 2018. No accidents were investigated.
Miguel Martinez, 19, of Garland, was arrested April 30th for Possession of Marijuana.
Ricky Dickens, 47, of Yantis, was arrested May 4th for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Jamie Branch, 49, of Winnsboro, was arrested May 6th for Driving While Intoxicated 3rd Offense.
Seniors Center Director Plans May, June Activities
Senior Citizens always have lots to do in Sulphur Springs, but the months of May and June are special. You can get all the details at the Sr’s Center, 150 MLK Drive, which is also the home base of Meal a Day. Here are two of the exciting events planned in the community!
The first event is a “Party in the Park” on Tuesday May 8 from 5pm until 6:30pm under the Pavilion in Buford Park. Dale “The C” Cummings will provide entertainment with 50’s Rock n Roll. Be prepared to dance and enjoy the music of the era! Best costumes will win prizes, and a “dance-off” is planned to round out the fun. Hot dogs and coke floats will be served by members of the Hopkins County Marketers Association.
The “Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant” is planned on Saturday June 9 at 6pm at the Hopkins County Civic Center. The pageant is free for ladies age 60 and older to enter, and there is still room for more contestants. This is the 9th annual pageant, and winners are eligible to advance to the Ms. Texas Senior Classic Pageant during Summer 2018.
For these and all activities sponsored by the Sulphur Springs Seniors Center, contact Karon Weatherman at 903-885-1661 or 150 MLK Drive.
