Saltillo: Track, Baseball Updates
The Saltillo Lions and Lady Lions participated in the Ferrel Wright Relays at Alba Golden last Thursday. For the Lions, Trevor Moore was first in the 800-meters, fourth in the 400-meters, sixth in the high jump and was a part of the Lions’ 4 X 400-meter relay team that finished third. Hendrick Rios was first in the 1600-meter run, sixth in the 400-meter run and was also part of the third place 4 X 400-meter relay team. Matthew Gurley was third in triple jump, third in long jump, fifth in the 200-meter dash and was also part of the Lions’ third place 4 X 400-meter relay team. Ben Moore was fourth in the 110-meter hurdles, fourth in the 300-meter hurdles and fifth in the long jump. Edi Olayo was fifth in the 100-meter dash and was also a part of the Lions 4 X 400-meter relay team that finished third. Levi Hoover and Chris Boekhorst also participated along with Lady Lions Chandler Bain, Kristina Wade, Olfelia Cabrera and Danielle Ross.
In Saltillo baseball, the Lions dropped a game at Sulphur Bluff, 20-3 last Friday. The Lions scored all three of their runs in the third inning. For the Lions, Erik Heukels had a walk and scored a run. Matthew Gurley was 1 for 2 with a double and he scored a run. Michael Clover was 2 for 2, Michael Simmons was 2 for 2 with a double. Dylan Beadle was 1 for 2. Stephen Marroquin was 1 for 2 Edi Olayo was hit by a pitch and he scored a run. The Lions are 0-4 so far this season.
Wildcat, Lady Cat Golf Continue Tournament Play
Chris Owens on Wildcats Golf
Wildcats Golf Coach Chris Owens got what he’s been waiting for at just the right time Monday (March 26) as his Wildcats’ golf team played their best so far this season with their district tournament coming up next week. The Wildcats shot 310 and finished third at the All Saints Invitational at Cascades Golf Course in Tyler Monday. Coach Owens said the golf course was nice and he added there were lots of teams and a good field. Carter Lewis led the Wildcats as he shot an even par 71. Cameron Morris shot 78. Andrew Escobar had a 79. Colten Bench fired an 82. Kip Childress had an 85. The Tyler tournament was the last for the Wildcats before the district tournament next week on Thursday and Friday (April 5-6) at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club.
Lady Cats Golf in Longview
The Lady Cats’ golf team played in a Pine Tree sponsored tournament last Friday and Saturday (March 23-24) and shot a two-day total of 853. The Lady Cats shot 446 on Friday and a much better 407 on Saturday. Miriam Tran led the way for the Lady Cats with rounds of 87 and 86 for a 173 total. Alyssa Underwood shot rounds of 116 and 104 for a 220 total. Emma Lane shot 118 and 106 for a two day total of 224. Addison White shot 125 and 111 for a total of 236. The Lady Cats played at Wood Hollow and Pinecrest golf courses in Longview, shooting 18 holes on each course over two days. The Lady Cats play at a Richardson sponsored tournament at the Waterview Golf Club in Rowlett Wednesday (March 28).
Game Day: Wildcats at Mt Pleasant…Maybe
At last report, the game is still on in Mount Pleasant between the Wildcats’ baseball team and the Tigers on this Tuesday (March 27) game day. Plans still call for a JV contest at 4 p.m. with the varsity game to follow at 7 p.m. There is a fairly good chance of rain for Mount Pleasant this evening. An opportunity to play the game Monday night was not taken.
The Mount Pleasant coach reportedly wished to keep the game on Tuesday night. Ryan Humphries is scheduled to pitch for the Wildcats, who are 3-0 in district play with home wins over Pine Tree and Texas High and a road win at Marshall. The Wildcats are 10-7 for the season and they have won seven games in a row. If the game is postponed Tuesday night, it might be played on Good Friday (March 30). The Wildcats host Greenville Thursday night (March 29) while the Tigers have an open date Thursday.
PJC-Sulphur Springs Welding Shop Conducts Advisory Meeting with Area Industry
The PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Welding Shop was the site of an advisory committee meeting held recently to share with local and area industry what is going on and what is being taught in welding technology.
Matt Siddens, the coordinator of the PJC Welding Program, said the purpose of meeting with industry representatives is to let them know what we are teaching, as well as gather their input on whether it is sufficient and if there is anything we need to add or take away from our program. John Plemons, welding instructor at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Welding Shop, added that it gives them the opportunity to get acquainted with local industry leaders and their needs.
“We want to be able to send our students out into the workforce with complete training and skills that are needed in local and area industry,” Plemons said.
ADVISORY SESSION: An advisory committee made up of industry representatives in the area met at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Welding Shop to discuss and share information regarding welding technology needs in in local and area industries. Attending the meeting were, from left, PJC-Sulphur Springs Center instructor John Plemons, PJC Welding Programs Coordinator Matt Siddens, PCI Mfg. Solutions Human Resources officer Caroline Moler, PCI Quality Control Technician Adam Anglin, PCI Plant Manager Savoy Foster, TrinityRail (Hugo OK) HR /Recruiter Shanda Benfro, and Lincoln Electric East Texas Representative Johnny Harvill.
Local Woman Arrested for Burglaries in Lamar, Delta Counties; Stolen Property, Meth Found at Time of Arrest
Lamar and Delta County Sheriff’s offices requested the assistance of Hopkins County Investigators and Deputies in an arrest and recovery of stolen property that solved two separate burglaries in those counties. All of the stolen property was recovered including guns, computers, and located methamphetamine, according to Hopkins County Investigator Dennis Findley.
Findley stated that local law enforcement went to a residence on CR 3568 where they found the stolen property, meth, and Amber Michelle Morgan, 36. A Mossberg rifle was found under Morgan’s bed. The methamphetamine was located during the execution of a search warrant.
Morgan is a convicted Felon and is currently on Parole for Burglary of a Habitation. She is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, and for Burglary of a Habitation. She is being held on bonds totaling $60,000.
Yantis Mayor Jerry E. Miller Plans Annual Benefit Catfish Classic on May 5,6
Jerry E Miller Yantis mayor
Mayor Jerry E. Miller is planning this year’s Catfish Classic in memory of his longtime friend Ken Freeman of Ken Freeman Outdoor Promotions who passed away in late 2017. Ken was instrumental is getting the successful all-catfish tournament started on Lake Fork four years ago. “He will be missed but his memory will live on in this tourney and the men, women and children who will fish it this year”. You can sign up for two days of fun, unforgettable fishing on one of Texas’ best lakes, and large cash prizes for the biggest catfish caught during the May 5 and 6 tournament. You can also join in the Yantis Catfish Parade at 5:30 pm on Saturday May 5 from Yantis First Baptist Church, and then at 6pm enjoy a downhome Texas BBQ with live music by “The C” in the Yantis school cafeteria. Proceeds will benefit the Yantis Fire Department.
Cash payouts will total $25,000. There are several ways to win….with seven hourly paybacks each day for biggest fish caught that hour, with overall paybacks for the top seven biggest fish caught in the tournament, and with biggest fish caught by females, senior citizens and youth 17 and under. Additionally, numerous prizes of fishing equipment will be supplied by Mrs. Laura Freeman. The awards will be held at 3:30 pm Sunday at The Minnow Bucket. You must be present to win.
Adults and children can fish in boats, on the bank or from a pier or dock. Members of school fishing teams are also welcome. If you are fishing a distance from the weigh-in station, be sure to put your fish in a cooler for transport because fish must be alive when weighed in. You can fish from 7am til 3pm. Weight scales open at 8am and close at 3pm both days.
In order to fish in the tournament, you must register. Early registration forms are available in Yantis and Sulphur Springs retail locations, at the City of Yantis offices and at the Minnow Bucket Marina on Lake Fork. Cost is $100 per person for both days, and $75 for one day. Kids 12 and under fish free. Early registration is open through Wednesday May 2. Mail entries to Yantis Catfish Classic, 201 Walnut St, Yantis Tx 75497. Late or day-of registration will be done on-site at the Minnow Bucket Marina. With questions, contact Tournament Director Mayor Jerry E. Miller at 903-850-9500.
March Republican Meeting Hosts Run-off, City Council Candidates
Monday night at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center the county Republican Party hosted candidates for the May Run-off Elections for County Treasurer and for County Commissioner Precinct 2. Prior to statements made by each candidate and a question and answer session, non-partisan candidates for Sulphur Springs City Council spoke to the gathering for three to five minutes each in a “get acquainted” time. City Council candidates did not field questions from the members of the audience. They await a Chamber of Commerce sponsored debate in April.
Not only local candidates but also Texas House District 2 Incumbent Dan Flynn was present for the evening. Flynn thanked those present for their support during his most recent election. He will face Democrat Bill Brannon in the November General Election.
County Treasurer candidates Andrea Griggs and Danny Davis addressed the crowd individually and then fielded questions. Both candidates pointed to their specific abilities and contributions that would enable them to serve the county.
No questions were asked of Commissioner Precinct 2 candidates Edward “Ed” Moore and Gregg Anglin. Both men presented short statements concerning the need for road improvement and their desire to serve the precinct by making significant changes in road conditions.
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Lady Cats 6-0 in District After 5-1 Win At Mt Pleasant
The Lady Cats’ softball team wrapped up the first half of district play with a perfect 6-0 matk after a 5-1 win at Mount Pleasant Monday night.
Lady Cats pitcher Bailey Haggerty threw a masterful three hitter and allowed only an unearned run over seven innings. She ended the game by retiring twelve straight Lady Tigers’ hitters after a lead off single in the fourth inning. The Lady Cats gave Haggerty all the runs she would need as they scored four times in the top of the first inning.
Alyssa Abron open the game with a walk and Kelsey Wallace followed with a two-run home run. After that, Brinklee Driver walked. Sadie Stroud hit a sharp single that went right through the second baseman’s legs. Runners moved to third and and second on a sacrifice bunt by Sierra Smith. Kate Womack walked to load the bases. After a Lady Tigers’ pitching change, Macee Hollins drew a walk that drove in a run. Alli Fite grounded a ball to third. The throw home for a attempted force out was low and was dropped allowing Stroud to score.
Mount Pleasant trimmed the lead to 4-1 with an unearned run in the bottom of the third. They used a walk and the single coupled with an errant throw to score the run. Haggerty got out of the inning leaving a runner at third. The Lady Cats scored an insurance run in the top of the fifth. Kate Womack singled and then scored when a Fite single was misplayed in the outfield.
The Lady Cats outhit the Lady Tigers, 7 to 3. Wallace and Stoud had two hits. Abron, Womack and Fite had one hit apiece.
At the midpoint in the district race, the Lady Cats are 6-0. They have a two game lead over Mount Pleasant, Hallsville and Texas High who are all 4-2. Marshall is at 2-4, Greenville is 1-5 and Pine Tree is 0-6. The Lady Cats are 19-4 for the season.
The Lady Cats open the second half of district play with a game at Greenville Thursday at 6 p.m.
