Wildcat, Lady Cat Soccer Update
Wildcats Soccer
Wildcats Soccer Coach Nicky Wiggins, in his second year as head coach, and four of his senior players were guests on KSST Radio and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday Morning Coaches Show this past Saturday (December 30). Coach Wiggins commented on the team’s scrimmages and he discussed the team’s season opening tournament at Forney that gets underway Thursday. The Wildcats defeated Royse City, 1-0 in a Thursday (December 28) scrimmage at Prim Stadium and then they lost 2-0 at Kilgore on Friday. Saturday night the Wildcats had their annual Alumni Scrimmage. Coach Wiggins said the Wildcats played pretty well against Royse City. All players got to play. Coach Wiggins said he took the opportunity to grade players as he looks for the best fit for players and positions. Senior forward Jonathan Alvarez scored the Wildcats goal. Coach Wiggins said against Kilgore, the Wildcats made a couple of mistakes and the defending Class 4A state champs turned those into goals in a 2-0 loss. Coach Wiggins said the Wildcats did not have much opportunity to score. He said the Wildcats played hard but could have played better. The Wildcats open the season Thursday in a Forney tournament. The Wildcats face three teams that they might see in a bi-district playoff game, West Mesquite, Royse City and Forney. The Wildcats also face Amarillo Tascosa. Coach Wiggins said his team this year is made up up thirteen seniors and lots of young kids. On the Coaches Show with Coach Wiggins were forward Johnathan Alvarez, defender Brandon Diosdado, defender Christian Huff and defender and backup goalkeeper Johnathan Lopez.
Lady Cats Soccer
Lady Cats Soccer Coach Joel Bailey, in his first year as head coach after a dozen years as the assistant coach, discussed Lady Cats’ scrimmages and their season opening tournament at Terrell on KSST Radio and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday Morning Coaches Show (on December 30). Coach Bailey was joined by senior forward Makenna Kagar. Coach Bailey said the new Prim Stadium featured a fast playing surface and a wider field. The Lady Cats topped Paris, 4-1 Thursday (December 28) and edged by Pleasant Grove 3-2 on Friday (December 29), both games at The Prim. Coach Bailey said the Lady Cats rose to the occasion in both scrimmage games. He expects to see Paris again, probably in the knockout round of their Paris tournament. Coach Bailey said he and the team were more than ready to face someone else after weeks of practice. He said the Lady Cats did a great job keeping possession of the ball and playing defense. Coach Bailey said the Pleasant Grove coach has been busy coaching football and admitted his team had not had much practice time. Coach Bailey said Pleasant Grove was a good team but he added the Lady Cats found ways to shut them down. He said the Lady Cats also took advantage of scoring opportunities. The Lady Cats open the regular season Thursday at a Terrell tournament. Coach Bailey said the Lady Cats would face Balch Springs Christian Academy, Lindale, Athens and Garland. He said it would be a very good tournament for the Lady Cats. Coach Bailey said he expects his team to play deep into the tournament. Makenna Kagar is a four year varsity player. She said she is orally committed to Ouachita Baptist in Arkansas.
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Texas Senate Meet & Greet
A Meet & Greet for two candidates for Texas Senate (District 2) will be held at The Oaks Bed & Breakfast on Tuesday, January 9th. The event is hosted by Sulphur Springs area retired school personnel and the group encourages anyone to attend. Both candidates will be given the opportunity to speak and answer questions with Kendall Scudder starting at 10am and Cindy Burkett beginning at 11am. The group also encourages all past and current school district personnel to attend as the subject of funding for education is certain to be highlighted in this year’s election. The Oaks Bed & Breakfast is located at 516 Oak Ave. in Sulphur Springs.
Hall Announces His Bid for Re-Election to Texas Senate District 2
(Edgewood, TX) Senator Bob Hall announced that he has filed for re-election to the Texas Senate and has a strong campaign of grassroots leaders and conservative support for his re-election.
“I have a proven, conservative record and, as your Senator, I have done exactly as I said I would when I first ran,” said Hall. “Support for my campaign is strong and continues to grow every day. People are proud to help re-elect someone who has demonstrated that promises made will be promises kept.”
Senator Hall’s background as an Air Force Veteran and as a small-business owner and entrepreneur undoubtedly shaped his conservative perspective on limited governance. Hall has been fighting for national security and free market principles his entire life, and he is now one of the state’s most conservative legislators. That experience, and his love for this country, drive him to leave behind the legacy of a patriotic servant for his children and grandchildren. Envisioning their futures compelled Hall to become actively involved in the state’s political process, and he strongly believes it is time to stand in the gap for our children, our liberties, and our future.
“I first ran for office because there was a lack of conservative leadership in the Texas Senate, and our District was being represented by one of the most liberal Senators in the state,” Hall stated.
Hall was elected to the Senate in 2014, winning an election where he was largely outspent and widely discounted as a grassroots underdog. Since then, Hall’s work as a proven, conservative leader has been instrumental in many of the Senate’s recent accomplishments. He is Vice-Chair of the Senate’s Transportation Committee and was recently appointed to the State’s critically important Sunset Committee.
“We accomplished a lot, but there is still much to be done. The Texas Senate is now a great example of what electing serious conservative leadership can get done for our state, and I’m proud to have helped lead those efforts. I have voted exactly as I said I would when I first campaigned, and plan to continue to do exactly that. Promises made will continue to be promises kept,” remarked Hall.
Senator Hall has been consistently ranked as one of the most conservative Senators in the Texas Senate. A non-partisan study by Rice University showed that Senator Hall was one of the three most conservative Senators in both the 84th and 85th Legislative Sessions.
“I’m proud to be one of the most, and often the most, conservative Senator, because it means I vote against excessive regulations, vote 100% pro-life, and vote to cut property taxes. When you’re the most conservative, many hard working people support you and support your campaign. In fact, my strong conservative voting record continues to attract a lot of grassroots supporters who previously supported my current opponent,” Senator Hall said.
The Hall campaign has formed a winning campaign team of experienced staff and grassroots leaders. Additionally, Hall has again secured the endorsements of a comprehensive slate of the state’s largest and most influential grassroots organizations, including Texas Right to Life, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, Texas Eagle Forum, Texas Values and many more.
“We are proud to have such strong and growing support, especially from the legitimate conservative groups across the state. We are working every day to continue to build a team of grassroots leaders to make sure this seat is represented by a conservative voice in Austin again. I am proud to be that voice.”
More information is available about Senator Hall at http://www.senatorbobhall.c
Game Day: #9 Ranked Lady Cats Host Marshall; #8 Ranked Wildcats at Marshall
Wildcats and Lady Cats’ basketball teams resume district play on this Tuesday (January 2) game day. Marshall is the opponent for both teams.
The Wildcats will be traveling to Marshall. The freshmen team begins play Tuesday at 5 p.m. A JV game will follow at around 6:15 p.m. The varsity contest starts at around 7:30 p.m. The Wildcats, now ranked #8 in Class 5A, are 1-0 in district play with a home win over Pine Tree back on December 19. Since then the Wildcats won two and lost two in a very tough In-N-Out Burger Allen Holiday Invitational Tournament. The Wildcats two losses were to Class 6A ranked teams, Cibolo Steele and Jesuit Dallas. The Wildcats topped John Paul II and El Paso Burges, the #9 ranked team in Class 5A. The Wildcats have a season record of 18-3. All three losses have been to ranked Class 6A teams. The Mavericks are 0-1 in district play. In December, they lost at Texas High.
The Lady Cats’ basketball team, still ranked #9 in Class 5A, will play Marshall at home on this Tuesday game day. The Lady Cats are 3-0 in district play with a home win over Greenville and road wins at Hallsville and Pine Tree. There are just two games Tuesday for the Lady Cats. There will be a JV contest at 5:30 p.m. with the varsity game to follow at 7 p.m. That’s a new start time. It’s thirty minutes earlier than the original scheduled time. Again it’s 7 p.m. for the Lady Cats’ varsity start time on this Tuesday game day. The Lady Cats get back to district play after two wins and a loss in an Idabel, Oklahoma holiday tournament. The Lady Cats beat Arkansas High, defeated an Idabel team that beat them earlier this season and lost to a very good Choctaw Central team from Philadelphia, Mississippi. The Lady Cats are 17-3 for the season. Last year the Lady Cats overwhelmed the Marshall Lady Mavs , 101-26. We will bring you the Lady Cats and the Lady Mavs live on KSST Radio from Wildcats Gym beginning at around 7 p.m. We will also videotape the game for replay at a later date on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
Saltillo Lions Defeat Quitman; Face Honey Grove
The Saltillo Lions’ basketball team won their final game in a Boles tournament last Saturday (December 30). The Lions topped Quitman, 47-32. The Lions led 24-12 after one quarter and 31-16 at the half. Quitman cut into the lead some in the third quarter but the Lions still held on to a 39-27 lead. The Lions outscored Quitman 8-5 in the fourth quarter to wrap up the win. Chris Boekhorst led the Lions with 15 points. Matthew Gurley scored 14. Levi Hoover had 6 points. Trevor Moore scored 5. Branson McGill had 4 and Walker McGill scored 3 points.
The win improved the Lions’ season record to 13-11. The Lions play Honey Grove Tuesday night (January 2).
Winnsboro Police Report December 25-31, 2017
Winnsboro Police made no arrests, investigated one minor accident, responded to 100 calls for service, issued 21 citations and 24 warnings during the December 25-31, 2017 report period.
A minor two vehicle accident was reported on December 26th in the 200 block of South Main. There were no injuries.
Sulphur Springs Soccer Association Registration Now Open
Register online for Sulphur Springs Soccer Youth League, Adult Co-ed at www.sulphurspringssoccer.org
Two Brothers Found Dead From Gun Shot Wounds New Years Day in Hopkins County
In a news release from the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department: Deputies were dispatched to a residence just off County Road 2408 about 9:45 a.m. after communications officers received a call about the welfare of family members and, upon arrival, found two men dead of apparent gunshot wounds.
Sheriff Lewis Tatum said told us there had been a history of violence between two brothers and the last time the brothers had been seen was sometime Sunday.
The men were identified as Jerry Shortnacy, 50, and Jonathan Shortnacy, 44, and both were thought to have lived in the mobile home. Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings was called to the rural residence pronounced both men dead about 11 a.m. and ordered both bodies sent to a medical examiner for autopsy.
Texas Ranger John Vance was called to the scene to assist Hopkins County deputies and investigators.
Hopkins County 27th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Ceremony Set
Dr. Ray Keck, President of Texas A & M Commerce, will serve as Master of Ceremony for the 27th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Ceremony is set for 7 p.m. January 15, 2018, at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday celebrates the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America. We commemorate as well the timeless values he taught us through his example — the values of courage, truth, justice, compassion, dignity, humility and service that so radiantly defined Dr. King’s character and empowered his leadership. On this holiday, we commemorate the universal, unconditional love, forgiveness and nonviolence that empowered his revolutionary spirit.
Program:
SCRIPTURE: The Honorable B.J. Teer Hopkins County Justice of Peace, Precinct I
PRAYER: Hopkins County Commissioner Wade Bartley, Precinct 3
Presentation of Colors: Hopkins County Military Collation
Pledge of Allegiance Lead by Jatavion Hall
“God Bless America”—Sister Della Robinson
Welcome: W.C. PRYOR “Mayor of Birch Creek”
HOPKINS COUNTY AFRICAN AMERICAN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
MUSICAL SELECTION
DOUGLAS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL MLK EMPHASIS
Shalyn Gotcher, Lucia Esteban, and Maegan Dial
Silvesta Alexander-Teacher
Holly Folmar- Douglas Principal
MUSICALSELECTION
Speaker: Dr. Mark Bryant, Pastor First Baptist Church Sulphur Springs, TX
Offering (Please contribute at least $10.00 or be generous) Make checks payable to HCAALC. Your contributions ensure the continued success for programs of this nature in our community
Presentations:
Dr. LaVelle Hendricks Dr. Harold Nash
CLOSING: “IF I HAD A HAMMER”
2018 HONOREES
Spiritual Angela Sanders
Freedom Award Chris Spivey
Spirit of Loyalty Jennifer Yarbough, Damion Dugan
Spirit of Dependability Barbara Brown
Humanitarian Lisa Debase
Medical Award Dr. Somji Trish
Social Change Kevin Debase
Mother of the Year Joyce Moore
Father of the Year Pastor D.K. Young
Legacy of King Tommy Clayton
Spirit of Service Prince Beachum
Spirit of Fellowship Myder Kelly
Choice of Excellence George Taylor
Special Achievement Award: Merlene Ross, Gilbert and Loletha Roland, Robert Harris, Dewayne Harris, Lester Henley, Charles and Wanda Allen, WC Pryor, Dwight Clayton, Clyde Debase, Rowena Johnson, Willie and Marcie Porter,
King’s Kids Lil 4’s
Youth of the Year Kaylee Jefferson and Didris Dugan
Family of the Year Broderick and Chereasha Hall-Godbolt
Music Clavin Hickerson
Church of the Year True Gospel Ministries
Political Award Mickey Barker
Encouragement Liz Godfrey
Evangelism Award Yvonne Thornton
Faithfulness Bennie Berry
MLK Media Isabel Reyna
Commitment Award Glovinia Johnson
Employer of The Year First Choice and Nanie Day Care
Employees of the Year: Nan Sims-Harris, Kim Johnson
Law Enforcement James “Jay” Sanders
Spirit of Dedication Terry Williams
Pastor of the Year C.J. Duffey
MLK Educators of The Year Superintendent Mike Lamb, Vanessa Abron
MLK Man of the Year Bennie Harris
MLK Woman of the Year Jose Nash
Promise Land Award Bryant Jackson
Leadership Award Judge B.J. Teer
MLK STUDENTS OF THE YEAR (SSISD)
TaRayla Kelley, Kenadie Pruitt. Jensen Jumper. Zion Nelson. Kimberly Negrete. Amerson Boles. Alexia Chavez. Jonathan Alvarez.
MLK TEACHERS OF THE YEAR
Amanda Ridner, Mary Surber, Anna Hicks, Toni Maddox,
Amanda Thompson, Brittany Hicks, Robin Steed, Kelly Shutt, Gerald Grafton, Susan Reynolds
MLK HALL OF FAME
Milton Phifer, Jackie Jackson, Tiffany Pryor, Pastor H. B. Nash, Pastor Troy Young, Pastor D.K. Young, Bishop Nelson Gatlin, WC Pryor, Tom Sellers, Roy King, Robert Newsom, Jason Cunningham, Prince Beachum, Yvonne King, Butch Adams, Mike Odell,
