Wildcat Soccer Defeats Pflugerville Weiss 4-2
The Wildcats’ soccer team won their last game in the 2018 Longhorn Challenge High School Soccer Showcase Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats topped Pflugerville Weiss, 4-2.
Johnathan Alvarez scored two goals for the Wildcats. Assists were made by Julio Robles and Alexis Escobedo. Omar Hernandez and Miguel Rubio also put the ball in the net. Assists on both of these goals went to Alex “Orange” Diosdado.
The Wildcats are now 3-5 for the season. They will play next in the Ice Bowl in Richardson this coming Thursday through Saturday.
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January and February Events for the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center
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Senior Citizen’s Center
150 Martin Luther King Blvd
Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482
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Meal A Day Menu for January 15th-19th 2018
Meal A Day Menu
January 15th – January 19th
Monday
Chicken Fried Chicken
Mashed Potatoes/ Pepper Gravy
California Blend Vegetables
Roll
Tuesday
Chicken Spaghetti
English Peas
Garlic Toast
Wednesday
Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Pickle Spears
Cole Slaw
Chips
Thursday
Hopkins County Stew
Crackers
Cheese Cubes
Tossed Salad
Friday
Pepperoni Pizza Bread
Tossed Salad
Sheriff’s Posse Celebrates 30th Anniversary; Sheriff Plans More Involvement for the Group
He became a member of the Hopkins County Sheriff’ Posse and found a love for law enforcement. Now, Sheriff Lewis Tatum wants to return the local posse to activities that were a part of its beginning. The Sheriff addressed the posse at their 30th Anniversary Chile Luncheon and Swearing-in Saturday, January 13th.
In the warmth of the Sally Port at the Hopkins County Jail, the men and women members of the Sheriff’s posse celebrated the over 30 years of continued service to the county. The Hopkins County posse was organized October 31, 1987, and operates, under the authority of the sheriff and by a set of by-laws, as a support to all law enforcement agencies upon request and approval by the sheriff.
Sheriff Tatum said he plans to revitalize the use of the posse in manhunts. He noted that with the use of the new drone at his department, the posse can be a greater help as they man the perimeters of the search. He is also asking members of the posse who have hours available during the day to attend various court trials to learn what both prosecution and defense attorneys look for as they try a case. He wants them to become more alert to evidence and methods used as they arrive on the scene of an incident being investigated. He also wants certified officers to take academy students on ride along to observe basic patrol and to create a stronger law enforcement presence during certain hours. The Sheriff’s Posse serves at no cost to tax payers with each member responsible for his own expenses.
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Posse began when Highway Patrolman Roger “Tex” Maynard and Deputy Ken Wisdom began discussing the organization of a horse-mounted posse. They approached then Sheriff Mark Bassham with the idea. He conferred with other sheriffs who had a posse in their jurisdiction. Bassham agreed to the idea. The posse would be comprised of a maximum 40 members of good moral character, with no criminal record, and an interest in support of Law Enforcement. The members must have a horse and transportation for it. The first members of the Hopkins County Posse were bankers, law enforcement officers, business men, blue collar workers, and several retired individuals.
The first members were sworn in when they met on Halloween night October 31, 1987 at Aiguier Cemetery.
Wildcats Rally to Defeat Tigers
After struggling on offense for two quarters at Mount Pleasant Friday night (January 12), the #8 ranked Wildcats’ basketball team came from behind in the second half to take a 57-54 win. The Wildcats trailed 12-7 after one quarter and 26-16 at the half. Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said the Wildcats played a bad first half with 17 turnovers.
However the Wildcats outscored the Tigers 21-12 in the third quarter to cut the deficit to a single point, 38-37 going into the fourth quarter. The Wildcats outscored Mount Pleasant, 20-16 in the fourth quarter to nail down the win. Coach Cipoletta said once his team settled in, they played really well. The only had 4 second half turnovers. Coach Cipoletta said all the guys really stepped up and made plays.
Victor Iwuakor led the Wildcats with 17 points. Godsgift Ezedinma had 13 points. Bryson Lynn scored 11 points and Keaston Willis added 10 points. Michael Jefferson and Xavier Cork had 4 points apiece. The game featured a battle of the top two teams in District 16-5A. The Wildcats are now 4-0 in district play and 21-3 for the season. Mount Pleasant suffered their first district loss and they are now 4-1 in district play and 19-5 overall. The Wildcats win broke a six game losing streak to Mount Pleasant. Before Fridaynight, the Wildcats last win was also in Mount Pleasant on January 28, 2014. That night current Wildcats Head Coach Clark Cipoletta was an assistant coach to then head coach Jeremy Josey. The Friday night win marked just the fourth Wildcats win in 23 games against Mount Pleasant going back to 2007.
The Wildcats continue district play next Tuesday at home against Greenville.
Wildcat, Lady Cat Soccer Update
Austin Lanier 4, Wildcats Soccer 2
The Wildcats’ soccer team went ahead twice but couldn’t hold on as they dropped a match of Austin Lanier, 4-2 Friday (January 12) at the 2018 Longhorn Challenge High School Soccer Showcase in Austin. The Wildcats led on a goal by Johnathan Alvarez assisted by Angel Tavera. After the score was tied, Tavera put the Wildcats up again on a penalty kick goal. The Wildcats are now 2-5 for the season. They wrap up play in the UT Austin tournament Saturday at 1 p.m. against Pflugerville Weiss.
Lady Cats Soccer 1, Tyler Chapel Hill 0
The Lady Cats’ soccer team recorded their second straight shutout in a Paris tournament and this time got a win Friday (January 12) edging past Tyler Chapel Hill, 1-0 Friday.Thursday the Lady Cats tied Amarillo Canyon Randall, 0-0. Friday the Lady Cats got a clutch second half goal from Keeley Hudgins on an assist by Brooke Harden. The Lady Cats defense made sure one goal was enough. The Lady Cats improved their season record to 5-1-1. The Lady Cats play Athens Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in a Paris tournament. The Lady Cats shut out Athens last week, 4-0 in a Terrell tournament.
Lady Cats Overwhelm Lady Tigers 68-33
The #9 ranked Lady Cats’ basketball team shot a torrid 60% from the field to overwhelm Mount Pleasant, 68-33 in Wildcats Gym Friday night (January 12). The Lady Cats hit 29 of their 48 shots. They got off to a good start and led the Lady Tigers 18-7 after the first quarter.
Autumn Tanton led the way early with 8 first quarter points. With Kaylee Jefferson on the bench with foul trouble in the second quarter, Mount Pleasant got to within 21-17 in that quarter. Three straight layup baskets by Sadavia Porter put the Lady Cats back up by ten, 27-17. Porter had an eight point second quarter and the Lady Cats were up at halftime, 32-21. The second half belonged to the Lady Cats as they held Mount Pleasant to just 6 points each in the third and fourth quarter. The Lady Cat scored 36 second half points. Porter led the Lady Cats with 24 points and she had a team leading 7 assists. Tanton scored 19 points and had a team leading 11 rebounds. Jefferson had an 8 point fourth quarter to finish with 12 points. She hit 5 of 7 shots from the field and collected 8 rebounds. Imani Taylor had 5 points including a three point basket. Te’Arria Rose and Danielle Godbolt also hit a three-pointer apiece and had 3 points each. Jamia Hall added 2 points.
The Lady Cats made 3 of 9 three-pointers for 33% and they hit 7 of 14 free throws for 50%. The Lady Cats had 10 deflections and 17 steals. They committed 23 turnovers.
The Lady Cats end the first half of district play in first place with a 6-0 record. Their season record is now 20-3. The Lady Cats open the second half of district play at Greenville Tuesday night. The Lady Cats defeated Greenville at home back on December 12, 66-37. The Lady Cats have been district champions the past two seasons.
Northeast Texas Childrens Museum Hosts Annual Daddy Daughter Dance
(January 12, 2018, Commerce, Texas) “Winter Wonderland” will be the theme for the 2018 Daddy Daughter Dance at the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum. With snowflake decorations and special crafts for the winter theme, the night will be a special time for young ladies and dads, granddads, and uncles. The event will be held at the Children’s Museum on February 3 from 6:30 to 9:00.
Volunteers and Dads assist the young girls as part of the 2017 Daddy Daughter Dance.
Bryan Beezley of Beezley DJ Services will return as the disc jockey. Volunteers will be available to help the young girls on the dance floor. Also, returning will be Marissa Cowles with Twist-It Creations. “Marissa’s balloon entertainment continues to be popular with the young girls,” said Donna Tavener, Board President. Photographer David Hambrick will be available for special photos for the evening. These will be available for purchase.
“After nine Daddy Daughter Dances, we have the best in every area. Kathy Erwin, a former caterer, will provide a very special menu for the girls. She can do this thanks to the generosity of the Thalians Culture Club who will again sponsor the food. Decorations by Beckey Thompson are the best, and she continues to have new ideas for each Daddy Daughter Dance. With the help of this professional group, the Children’s Museum’s offers a wonderful evening for the young girls and their escorts,” said Sharline Freeman, Executive Director. Crafts, face painting, and an opportunity for play in the museum will also be part of the evening.
Discounted tickets are now on sell at the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum and can be purchased by calling 903-886-6055. Tickets purchased before January 20 are $30 for each girl and her escort; tickets purchased between January 20 and February 3 are $35. On February 3, the day of the event, tickets will be $40 for each couple. Additional young girls will be $10 each. Thanks to generous donors, scholarships are available for the event.
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For additional information, contact:
Sharline Freeman, Executive Director
Northeast Texas Children’s Museum
NW Corner Culver and Highway 50
Commerce, Texas 75428
Telephone: (903) 886-6055 or (903) 456-4789
Email: [email protected]
