Wildcat Soccer Played with Passion and Heart in 2-1 Loss
After a heartbreaking bi-district loss outside Wylie’s Pirate Stadium Thursday night (March 29), a weary and somewhat hoarse Wildcats Soccer Coach Nicky Wiggins said his team played with passion and heart and gave it everything they had in the 2-1 loss to Lovejoy. Coach Wiggins said the Wildcats gave the Leopards all they wanted.
The Wildcats also earned some respect from the winning team. Coach Wiggins said Lovejoy was very respectful after the game was over telling some Wildcats’ players how appreciative they were to have played an opponent like the Wildcats. They encouraged the Wildcats to keep their heads up. Coach Wiggins said he couldn’t be prouder of his team.
He admitted his team had trouble possessing the ball at the beginning of the game. A Leopard shot that hit the post but did not go in seemed to wake up the Wildcats. Coach Wiggins said it dawned on the Wildcats that they better get busy and play. He said the intense game was about as even a soccer game as he’s seen. Coach Wiggins said his team left it all out on the field. A case in point was what happened after Lovejoy’s first goal at 26:31 in the second half. 32 seconds later the Wildcats got the equalizing goal. Coach Wiggins, making a gut decision and seeking some fresh legs, had put Ricardo Torres into the game. Torres, a sophomore, had been a JV player all season. He crossed a ball to Enrique Arellano who scored for the Wildcats to tie the score. It remained that way until the Leopards scored the leading goal with just 2:18 left in the second half.
The game was the last one for 14 Wildcats’ senior. Coach Wiggins admitted his team would look a lot different next year. He’s been giving young players playing time all season to prepare for the future. Coach Wiggins added the Wildcats’ JV was good this season.
Bake Sale to Benefit Church Youth: Stop By Before They Sell Out
The Church of the Nazarene Youth group is having a Bake Sale until 3pm on the Square today, March 30th, 2018. The Youth Group had a wide variety of Easter themed baked goods for sale, and are raising money to go to Summer Camp. If they have extra money they will plan a day trip to Six Flags and meet up with other Nazarene Churches. Help support the kids and buy some tasty treats! They will be outside Alliance Bank on Celebration Plaza, until 3:00 pm today.
Lady Lions Lose at Sulphur Bluff
The Saltillo Lady Lions’ softball team lost at Sulphur Bluff, 15-2 Thursday (March 29). Coach Colton Smith said his team struggled to find hits in the loss to Sulphur Bluff. Lady Lions pitcher Chandler Bain struck out 8 in the loss. Madison Simmons was 1 for 3. Jordan Sustaire was 2 for 3. Anna Reeder was 1 for 2. Christi Gurley was 1 for 3. Paisley Kastner was 1 for 3 with a double. The Lady Lions play Detroit at home Friday afternoon (March 30).
North Hopkins Panthers Defeat Campbell and Cumby
The North Hopkins’ baseball team is making up for lost time after the rainy weather earlier this week.
On Thursday (March 29), the Panthers got a no-hitter from three pitchers to defeat Campbell, 10-0 at home. Chase Williams got the win and he was followed on the mound by Caleb Wyatt and Wyatt Wharton. Colby Cameron was 2 for 2 with 3 RBIs, 3 runs scored, two walks and a double. Wharton was 2-3 with 2 RBIs,a run scored, a walk and a double. Williams also had a double.
Then on Friday (March 30), the Panthers defeated Cumby at home, 19-3. The Panthers led only 5-3 after three and a half innings but then exploded for 14 runs in the bottom of the fourth to end the game. Wharton got the pitching win allowing only 1 hit and three runs. Wyatt got the last Trojan out on a strikeout in the top of the fourth. The Panthers had 9 hits. Williams was 2 for 2 with 4 RBIs and a double. Wharton also had 4 RBIs. Brycen Gillespie was 2 for 3 with 3 RBIs and a double. Cameron had 2 RBIs. Blane Hocutt had a double.
PJC-Sulphur Springs Celebrates Cupcake Day
CUPCAKE TIME PJC-Sulphur Springs Center students enjoyed cupcakes and all the trimmings they could get on them during a recent special treat event. Pictured above making their own favorites are, from left, Precious Williams of Sulphur Springs and Crystal Hulse of Cumby.
As Medicare Issues New Cards; A New Scam Focused on Seniors Begin
March 30, 2018 – A Sulphur Springs citizen has received a call from someone attempting a new Medicare scam.
A new scam focused on seniors has begun as Medicare begins a yearlong program to replace all current Medicare cards for beneficiaries. The fact: The number on the card will no longer be the individual’s social security number but will be converted to an alphanumeric ID number. The scam: A phone call from someone saying they are with “Medicare” and you will need a temporary card which will cost between $5 and $50. No temporary cards are being issued by Medicare.
The new Medicare card will come to the beneficiary through the mail. Medicare never calls anyone unless a phone call is requested. All Medicare communications are by mail. The scam caller is asking for personal information, bank account or credit card numbers so they can process the temporary card. Again, there are no temporary cards that will be used by Medicare.
Medicare recipients will receive new cards with the new alphanumeric numbers between April 2018 and April 2019. Watch your mail for the new cards.
Hines Keynotes A & M-Commerce 2018 Mental Health Matters Day, April 2
COMMERCE, TX—A&M-Commerce welcomes Kevin Hines as the 2018 Mental Health Matters Day Keynote speaker, for his presentation Cracked, Not Broken, on April 2 at 2 p.m. in Ferguson Auditorium.
In 2000, two years after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Hines attempted to take his own life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. In the 20 years since his diagnosis, Hines has been a mental health advocate, receiving numerous accolades for his work. Hines has also produced a documentary, and released two bestselling books aimed at suicide prevention. He sits on several boards including the Survivors Committee of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, in addition to his policy work as an Ambassador to the National Council for Behavioral Health.
“We’re excited to have Kevin as our keynote to help challenge the stigma of mental health help-seeking,” said Dr. Nick Patras, Director of the university’s Counseling Center.
In addition to the keynote, the following workshops will be offered throughout the day to educate the community about mental health resources available on campus:
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
8:30-l0AM & 3:30-5PM
BA343
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper training teaches ways to reduce suicidal behaviors, prevent suicide, and save lives. Taught by certified QPR trainers the session lasts 90 minutes, including a presentation and participant roleplay. This training is appropriate for faculty, staff, and students. (Register through Training and Development. Limited to 35 participants for each session.)
Exercise as Mental Medicine
4:00-6PM
MRC Classroom
This program focuses on education and the benefits of exercise and physical activity as a resource for mental health preventative care.
Faith and Mental Health
6 PM Wesleyan Campus Ministry
End the day with Rev. Brian Dierolf and the students of the Wesleyan Campus Ministry for a discussion focusing on the mind, body, spirit connection. The discussion will include a review of the campus resources available to students who are navigating mental health issues while coping with university life. The evening will conclude with a shared meal.
To register for the workshops go to https://goo.gl/uo1oKE.
“Many of our students have expressed needing help in finding resources. This is one of the many reasons why we do counseling outreach on campus,” said Dr. Patras.
Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend this free event. The first 300 students will be given a free t-shirt and copy of Hines’ bestselling memoir, Cracked, Not Broken.
The event is sponsored by the Counseling Center, Campus Recreation, Office of the President, Lion Athletics, and Student Disability Resources and Services. Go to goo.gl/vS7DkH for more information.
Texas A & M University-Commerce Indoor Track and Field Claims Two National Champhionships
COMMERCE, TX— The Texas A&M University-Commerce indoor track and field teams claimed two National Championships at the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships March 9-10.
The Lion men claimed 5th place, a program best, in the team standings, and the women placed 29th at the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships.
“I am tremendously proud of how our team came out and competed over the course of the two days at the National Championship,” said Lions head coach George Pincock. “It’s not every day that you have the opportunity to have two individual National Champions, and a team that finishes among the top-5 in the nation.”
Senior DeVontae Steele was the favorite to win the triple jump again as he claimed his second Division II title, setting a school record with the 12th-longest triple jump in Division II history on his final attempt.
The 4×400 meter relay team of Jude Christine, Dedrian Windham, D’lance Sharp, and Rashard Clark won the national title, by nearly two seconds, with the third-best time in Division II history. Windham earned first team All-American honors after placing third in the 400-meter dash. Clark earned first team All-American honors in the 200-meter dash after placing sixth and was named the Lone Star Conference Male Indoor Track Co-Athlete of the Year.
Florian Obst earned second team All-American honors with an 11th-place finish in the heptathlon and had a personal best in the 1,000 meter run.
“With the success of the men’s team, it is almost easy to miss some of the great amazing things the women’s team accomplished this year. I can’t remember a week were there wasn’t at least one school record set,” said Pincock. “For them to end the indoor season with five All-Americans is a milestone for this program and what I hope will be a catalyst for continued growth.”
The women’s 4×400 meter relay team of Minna Svaerd, Ro’nisha Simpson, Joy Spann, and Kamryn McKee set a new school record with their 5th-place finish. McKee secured first team All-American honors in the 400-meter dash with a 6th place finish.
Pincock was named LSC Men’s Track Coach of the Year for the second consecutive indoor season after leading the Lions to their fourth consecutive LSC indoor championship and 23rd overall LSC track title. This is his third LSC Coach of the Year honor including the 2017 outdoor award.
Miller Grove Place First in District 23-A District UIL Academic Meet; Compete Results for All Schools in District
Team Results
| School | Points |
| 1st – Miller Grove H S, Cumby | 542.5 |
| 2nd – Saltillo HS, Saltillo | 412 |
| 3rd – Sulphur Bluff HS, Sulphur Bluff | 343 |
| 4th – Fannindel HS, Ladonia | 42 |
| 5th – Roxton H S, Roxton | 35.50 |
Individual Results Top 6 in each event.
| Event | Place | School | Name | |
| Accounting | 1 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Natalie White | |
| 2 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Jorja Bessonett | ||
| 3 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Chandra Lee | ||
| 4 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Michael Clover | ||
| 5 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Harli Watson | ||
| 6 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Trevor Moore | ||
| Calculator Applications | 1 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Harrison C Fite | |
| 2 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Lorena Castro | ||
| 3 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Grant Earp | ||
| 4 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Hanna A Reyes | ||
| 5 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Anna Reeder | ||
| 6 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Ben Moore | ||
| Current Issues | 1 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Turner J South | |
| 2 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Branson McGill | ||
| 3 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Kobe Robertson | ||
| 4 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Hunter Jefferson | ||
| 5 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Matthew Gurley | ||
| 6 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Emily Guajardo | ||
| Computer Applications | 1 | Fannindel HS Ladonia | Paul Doyle | |
| 2 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Trayton C South | ||
| 3 | Fannindel HS Ladonia | Summer Crocker | ||
| 4 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Hunter S Tubb | ||
| 5 | Fannindel HS Ladonia | Rebekah Fornof | ||
| 6 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Angellina L Brown | ||
| Editorial Writing | 1 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Garrett Tarver | |
| 2 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Karlie L Self | ||
| 3 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Emely Velasquez | ||
| 4 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Chandler Lee | ||
| 5 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Shelby Matlock | ||
| 6 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Jada S Wade | ||
| Feature Writing | 1 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Cheyenne Neal | |
| 2 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Shelby Matlock | ||
| 3 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Rosa Schones | ||
| 4 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Cara Ford | ||
| 5 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Demi Weatherford | ||
| 6 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Chandler Bain | ||
| Headline Writing | 1 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Shelby Matlock | |
| 2 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Demi Weatherford | ||
| 3 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Karlie L Self | ||
| 4 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Jessica Mullins | ||
| 5 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Michael Simmons | ||
| 6 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Maddy Smith | ||
| Informative Speaking | 1 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Montana L Hurley | |
| 2 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Alexa Pelerose | ||
| 3 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Kaylon A Hume | ||
| 4 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Kaitlyn Hensley | ||
| 5 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | MaKenna K Morgan | ||
| Lincoln Douglas Debate | 1 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Grant Sharp | |
| 2 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Jolee Fox | ||
| 3 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Garrett Hanna | ||
| Literary Criticism | 1 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Demi Weatherford | |
| 2 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Jordan Clinton | ||
| 3 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Hannah Wartenbee | ||
| 4 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Sienna Collins | ||
| 5 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Lindsay Butler | ||
| 6 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Robin Holley | ||
| Mathematics | 1 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Trevor Moore | |
| 2 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Albert Serrano | ||
| 3 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Hanna A Reyes | ||
| 4 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Harrison C Fite | ||
| 5 | Fannindel HS Ladonia | Elizabeth Chesson | ||
| 6 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Grant Earp | ||
| Number Sense | 1 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Brandon L Branom | |
| 2 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Trevor Moore | ||
| 3 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Nathan Valenzuela | ||
| 4 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Lindsay Butler | ||
| 5 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Branson McGill | ||
| 6 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Trayton C South | ||
| 6 | Roxton H S Roxton | Valentin Ramirez | ||
| 6 | Fannindel HS Ladonia | Lynn Schumacher | ||
| 6 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Grant Earp | ||
| News Writing | 1 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Anna Reeder | |
| 2 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Maddy Smith | ||
| 3 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Shelby Matlock | ||
| 4 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | David Rosas | ||
| 5 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Chandler Lee | ||
| Persuasive Speaking | 1 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Madison M Goodwin | |
| 2 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Michael Simmons | ||
| 3 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | James Quigley | ||
| 4 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Dalena D Wilkins | ||
| 5 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Alley B Collette | ||
| 6 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Edi Olayo | ||
| Poetry Interpretation | 1 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Alexis Serrano | |
| 2 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Natalie White | ||
| 3 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Karlie L Self | ||
| 4 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Keyara N Wade | ||
| 5 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Trinity R Roberts | ||
| Prose Interpretation | 1 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Cassidy Seaney | |
| 2 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Jocelyn Helterbrand | ||
| 3 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Ryan N Vance | ||
| 4 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Margaret Smith | ||
| 5 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Alley B Collett | ||
| 6 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Kaylon A Hume | ||
| Ready Writing | 1 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Cami Froneberger | |
| 2 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Jordan Clinton | ||
| 3 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Andi Resendiz | ||
| 4 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Garrett Tarver | ||
| 5 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Graycie Hodges | ||
| 6 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Luz M Correa | ||
| Biology | 1 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Micah S Johnson | |
| Chemistry | 1 | Roxton H S Roxton | Hunter Carter | |
| 1 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Nathan Valenzuela | ||
| Science | 1 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Micah S Johnson | |
| 2 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Jacob J Watts | ||
| 3 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Turner J South | ||
| 4 | Roxton H S Roxton | Jason Mitchell | ||
| 5 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Nathan Valenzuela | ||
| 6 | Fannindel HS Ladonia | Elizabeth L Chesson | ||
| Physics | 1 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Turner J South | |
| 1 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Micah S Johnson | ||
| Social Studies | 1 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Jordan Clinton | |
| 2 | Roxton H S Roxton | Raymond Blalock | ||
| 3 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Brittney Peeples | ||
| 4 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | Brennon L Seymore | ||
| 5 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Bianca Castro | ||
| 6 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Kobe Robertson | ||
| Spelling and Vocabulary | 1 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Hayley Wren | |
| 2 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Garrett Tarver | ||
| 3 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Lorena Castro | ||
| 4 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | Lindsay Butler | ||
| 5 | Roxton H S Roxton | Sebastian Meek | ||
| 6 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | Cami Fronenberger | ||
| 6 | Roxton H S Roxton | Kaylee Dillard | ||
Teams Results:
| Event | Place | School | ||
| Accounting | 1 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | ||
| 2 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | |||
| Calculator Applications | 1 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | ||
| 2 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | |||
| Current Issues | 1 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | ||
| 2 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | |||
| Journalism | 1 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | ||
| 2 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | |||
| Literary Criticism | 1 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | ||
| 2 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | |||
| Mathematics | 1 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | ||
| 2 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | |||
| Number Sense | 1 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | ||
| 2 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | |||
| Science | 1 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | ||
| 2 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | |||
| Social Studies | 1 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | ||
| 2 | Roxton H S Roxton | |||
| Speech | 1 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | ||
| 2 | Sulphur Bluff HS Sulphur Bluff | |||
| Spelling and Vocabulary | 1 | Saltillo HS Saltillo | ||
| 2 | Miller Grove H S Cumby | |||
One Act Play District Results:
Miller Grove & Saltillo plays advanced
Miller Grove One Act Play also advanced from Bi District to Area March 31 at Grayson County Community College
