Soccer Summary: Wildcats, Lady Cats Lose to Mt Pleasant
Mount Pleasant 5, Wildcats Soccer 0
The Wildcats’ soccer team won their first three district soccer matches in the second half of district play but then they ran into first place Mount Pleasant at Gerald Prim Stadium Tuesday night. The Tigers took a 5-0 win. The Wildcats slip to 5-5 in district play and 12-11 for the season. The Wildcats also face a tough task Friday night. They will travel to Greenville to face the district’s number two team as the Wildcats try to stay in the playoff race.
Mount Pleasant 2, Lady Cats Soccer 0
The Lady Cats’ soccer team allowed a goal in each half and lost a district soccer game to Mount Pleasant, 2-0 on the road Tuesday night. The loss dropped the Lady Cats district record to 6-4. They are 14-6-3 for the season. The Lady Cats will attempt to bounce back Friday as they host Greenville at Gerald Prim Stadium on Senior Night.
Lady Cats 3-0 in District Following Win Against Pine Tree
The Lady Cats’ softball team used a tried and true formula to win a district game over Pine Tree, 8-1 at Lady Cat Park Tuesday afternoon.
The ingredients included a solid pitching performance by Bailey Haggerty, a no-error defense and good hitting. Haggerty carried a one hit shutout into the last inning and ended up with a three hitter with only 1 run allowed.
The Lady Cats had 11 hits. Three Lady Cats had two hits. Brinklee Driver was 2 for 4 with a double and two runs scored. Macee Hollins was 2 for 4 with a run scored. Alli Fite was 2 for 3 with a triple, 2 runs scored and 2 RBIs. Kelsey Wallace had a double that drove home 2 runs. Alyssa Abron scored a run and had an RBI single. Kate Womack was 1 for 2 with a double, a run scored and an RBI. Landri Bell hits a sacrifice fly to drive home a run. The Lady Cats scored at least a run in every inning except the bottom of the sixth.
The Lady Cats are atop the district standings with a 3-0 record. They are 16-4 for the season. The Lady Cats play at Marshall Thursday night at 6 p.m.
Wildcats Defeat Pine Tree in Wildcat Park Debut
The debut for Wildcat Park was an unqualified success as the Wildcats opened district play there Tuesday night with a crowd-pleasing 12-2 victory over Pine Tree. The game was ended by the ten-run rule with 2 outs in the bottom of the sixth inning.
Wildcats pitcher Ryan Humphries will go into the history books as the first winning pitcher in the new park. Humphries went six innings and allowed only 2 runs and five hits. He gave up no hits over his last three and a third innings.
Meanwhile the Wildcats had 9 hits and they scored runs in four out of six innings. They had a four-run first, a three-run fifth and a game ending four-run sixth. Dawson Draper was 2 for 4 with a run scored and a two-RBI double. Humphries drove home two runs with two sacrifice flies. Kaden Argenbright was 2 for 2 with a run scored, two walks and an RBI. Jaxon Chaney was 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and an RBI. Austin Dodd had a hit, drew a walk and scored two runs. Triston McCormick drew a walk and scored two runs. Jase Thompson had a single that drove home a run and stole a base. Brady Crouse scored two runs running for Argenbright. Gavin Millsap scored a run and stole a base.
The Wildcats are 1-0 in district play. They also evened their season record at 7-7. The Wildcats have won four games in a row. The Wildcats play their second district game at Marshall Friday night at 7 p.m.
YouTube Live – SSISD Wildcat Baseball v.s. Pine Tree
Live video stream should start around game time: 7:00pm.
Cruz Mobile “Cruzin'” through Sulphur Springs
By Savannah Owens
John Fletcher, field representative for Senator Ted Cruz, arrived on the square Today, Tuesday March 13th. Fletcher has been on the road performing statewide outreach for the senator since October 2017. By mid-March states he will have visited all 254 counties in Texas. His main focus is to meet with citizens after the primaries, gather information regarding issues important to the constituency, as well as gauge the public sentiment about Senator Cruz. Fletcher also met with local government officials and lawmakers, and scouted locations for a bi-county forum.
Fletcher was interested in what community members had to say about what they want to see from the politicians in Washington. “It’s been an amazing experience.” Fletcher explained. Fletcher says he loves traveling around and getting feedback for the Senator. “I wouldn’t do this for anyone else! We’re blessed to have him.” Fletcher mentioned that Cruz is excited about momentum in Washington regarding foreign policy, health care, and tax reform.
One community member said “We’d like to see our senators too!” Fletcher assured her that the campaign was trying to get Cruz out into the communities to be able to speak with the voters and that he would put an emphasis on these areas.
Another member asked a question about current healthcare issues and how premiums were skyrocketing, compared to the good points from Obamacare that helped many folks be able to have health insurance. Fletcher mentioned that he believed the Consumer Freedom Amendment would have met those needs -and noted Senator Cruz pushed for his idea but it did not move forward due to lack of support from the rest of the Republican party. Fletcher explained that this summer Healthcare would be their number one focus and that Senator Cruz wanted to target big pharmaceutical companies to make medicines less expensive. Fletcher added that “Senator Cruz supports selling insurance across state lines.”
Some of the other issues brought to Fletcher’s attention were teacher concerns, as well as addressing the budget deficit with tax reform. A comment was made that many r Republican party members are unhappy with the current state of the party and are “searching for the old Republican ways of fiscal conservatism and a balanced budget.” Fletcher assured the community by saying “Senator Cruz is not afraid to take a stand for what he believes in.” Fletcher hopes to also help out teachers by lowering their healthcare premium costs as well as having a more free market healthcare system.
North Hopkins One Act Play Competes at Bi-District
By Amy Sprague
North Hopkins One Act Play competed at Bi-District competition this past weekend with their play “The Edan Echo”. Unfortunately, they did not advance to the next stage in the competition but Director Lisa Sprague stated “I was very proud of the kids and their accomplishes and hope to be back next year.”
Some member received individual awards including Clayton Brandenburgh, Kelsey Horton, and Cecile Lozano. Clayton was honored with the Honor Crew Tech award. Kelsey and Cecile were named Honorable Mention All Star Cast.
Clayton Brandenburgh received the Honor Crew Tech award
Right to Left: Cecile Lozano and Breeanna Hicks were named Honorable Mention All Star Cast
Who was the Special Guest at the Oaks B&B This Morning?
By Savannah Owens
Forty plus members of the Sulphur Springs Area Retired School Personnel Association met at the Oaks Bed and Breakfast Today, Tuesday, March 13th, for a program by Paula Altenbaumer. Paula presented the story of an early Texas pioneer, Sarah Ashby McClure Braches, that captivated and entertained her audience. The memebers enjoyed refreshments while listening to the life experiences from the eyes of Mrs. Sarah, who was one of the first colonizers of Texas in 1831.
Mrs. Sarah described a memory of being chased by a group of Comanches in 1838 and narrowly escaping after being separated from her husband. “I saw my husband galloping towards me and I took off my sunbonnet and waived it at him. I said ‘I’m all right-things are gonna be okay!'” The audience laughed as she commented on riding a horse with spurs. “Yes, I wore spurs!”
Mrs. Sarah had a life full of trials but always seemed to make the best of it. For more information about Sarah Ashby McClure Braches click here. For information regarding her burial site click here.
If you would like more information about the Sulphur Springs Retired School Personnel Association click here.
Saltillo Lady Lions Open District March 20th
The Saltillo Lady Lions’ softball team took on Lindale-Kildare again Monday (March 12) and came out on the short end of a 17-7 score. The Lady Lions will open district play at home against Rivercrest on March 20.
Linden-Kildare got off to a good start with an 8 run first inning. The Lady Lions came back to make it an 8-7 game with 3 runs in the top of the second and 4 more in the top of the third. Lindale-Kildare went way out in front with another 8 run inning in the bottom of the third to lead 16-7. They added one more run in the bottom of the fifth to make it 17-7. The game was called after five innings.
Lady Lion pitcher Chandler Bain got 6 strikeouts. Madison Simmons and Bain went 3 for 4. Bain also hit a triple. Tori Mobley and Paisley Kastner were both 1 for 2. Both also drew walks. Jordan Sustaire had two walks and Christi Gurley and Anna Reeder each drew one walk.
Game Day: Baseball, Softball, Soccer
It’s another busy Tuesday (March 13) game day. We have baseball, softball and soccer on the schedule. There are four games in all and three of them are right here at home.
We start with Wildcats’ baseball as they open district play at home in a brand new ball yard, Wildcat Park. Providing the opposition will be the Pine Tree Pirates. The Wildcats came into this first district game with a season record of 6-7. However they have won three straight games. Senior Ryan Humphries is expected to pitch on this historic night. There will be a JV contest at 4 p.m. with a varsity game to follow at around 7 p.m. We will bring you Wildcats’ baseball live on KSST Radio at 7 p.m. We will also videotape the game for replay later on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
The Lady Cats’ softball team is also at home against Pine Tree on this Tuesday game day but playing much earlier in the day. There will be a JV game at 1 p.m. followed by a varsity contest at 2:30 p.m. The Lady Cats are at the top of the district standings at 2-0 with a home win over Greenville last Tuesday and a road win at Hallsville Friday. We will also bring you Lady Cats’ softball Tuesday afternoon live on KSST Radio. We will also videotape the game for replay later on Cable Channel 18.
The Wildcats’ soccer team has a big soccer contest against Mount Pleasant at Prim Stadium on this Tuesday game day. There is a JV contest at 5:30 p.m. with a varsity game at 7 p.m. The Wildcats have won three matches in the second half of district play and they are in the thick of the playoff race.
The Lady Cats’ soccer team also plays Mount Pleasant on this Tuesday game day. The Lady Cats will be on the road. There will be a JV contest at 5:30 p.m. with a varsity match at 7 p.m. The Lady Cats are close to Mount Pleasant in the district standings so this too is a big match up.
