SSHS Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Soccer: Coaches Talk Recent Games, Look to the Future
Cipoletta on Frisco Lone Star Win
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta credited his team with playing some of their best defense of the year in a 58-41 area round win over Frisco Lone Star Friday night at Princeton. Coach Cipoletta was on KSST Radio and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday Morning Coaches Show. Coach Cipoletta said his team also did a good job of being focused and of executing the game plan. Part of the plan was to limit Lone Star’s Isaiah Lewis. He was held to 7 points. Coach Cipoletta said the team takes pride in all five guys on the court playing tough defense. He said Wildcats defenders altered some of the Rangers’ shots and did a good job contesting outside shots. The Wildcats held the Rangers to less than ten points in both the second and third quarters. The Rangers had 9 in the second quarter and 8 in the third quarter. Coach Cipoletta said if the Wildcats play defense, they have a good chance to win. He said Godsgift Ezedinma or GG also showed everyone that he can shoot the basketball. He had 21 points including 3 three-point baskets. Coach Cipoletta said Frisco Lone Star tried to take Keaston Willis away as a scorer but he still had 14 points. Victor Iwuakor scored 9 points and Coach Cipoletta said Victor posted up well and demanded the ball. Coach Cipoletta also said the team did a good job of getting him the ball. When Iwuakor had to sit due to foul trouble, Coach Cipoletta said Xavier Cork played very well and with lots of energy. He also credited Day Day Hall for impacting the game off the bench. Michael Jefferson added 7 points and Coach Cipoletta said Jefferson played his usual unselfish game at point guard. He also credited Dedric Godbolt with being a glue guy for the team who does a good job of getting his teammates involved in the game. The Wildcats, ranked #13, play #5 ranked Prosper in a regional quarterfinal game Tuesday at 7 p.m. back at Princeton. The Wildcats are again the home team. Fans will not be admitted to the gym until 30 minutes before game time.
Hammack on Tyler Rose Classic Play
Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack was pleased to get in four games last week considering the wet weather. He called the Tyler Rose Classic tournament productive and pronounced it a good start for his team. The Wildcats went 2-2 with a win over host Tyler Lee, 7-4, a 9-6 loss to Lindale, a loss to Amarillo, 6-2 and an 8-0 whitewashing of Waxahachie. Coach Hammack said the tourney field featured the preseason #1 and #2 picks in the state in Class 5A. He said the main thing that bothered him in the tournament was that the Wildcats suffered self inflicted wounds during the losses. Too many walks and errors. Coach Hammack said the Wildcats did a good job of swinging the bats during the tournament. Only against Amarillo did the Wildcats struggle some. Perhaps the highlight of the tournament for the Wildcats was pitcher Jaxon Chaney’s three-hit shutout of Waxahachie. A game against Forney was canceled due to numerous lightning strikes and a downpour. This week the Wildcats hope to get games in at a Lindale tournament. The Eagles have a field with artificial turf on the infield and a grass outfield. Coach Hammack said trhe schedule calls the Wildcats to face Lindale again along with Atlanta, Brook Hill of Bullard and All Saints of Tyler.
Carrillo on Allen Tourney Wins
Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo wasn’t sure his team would play any games Saturday in an Allen tournament. The team bus drove through heavy rain getting to the game site. Then came lightning delay. Coach Carrillo said after that the team was able to get three games in and they won them all. Coach Carrillo said the Lady Cats did some good things in a 5-1 win against Frisco Liberty. He was a little disappointed in the team’s offense against McKinney North but the Lady Cats got a 3-2 walk off win with Brinklee Driver getting a big game ending single. Coach Carrillo said the McKinney North pitcher threw slower than the Lady Cats expected and that seemed to throw their timing off. The Lady Cats wrapped up play Saturday with a 13-1 victory over Dallas W.T. White. Bailey Haggerty was solid in the pitching circle winning the first two games. Cheslee Roberts and Alli Fite combined to pitch a three-inning no hitter in the third game. The Lady Cats are 7-1 for the season. They have a doubleheader Monday beginning at 4 p.m. at Texas A&M-Commerce against Royse City.
Wiggins on Hallsville Loss and More
The Wildcats’ soccer team’s district game at Pine Tree has been moved to Monday night due to expected bad weather on Tuesday. There will be a JV game at 5:30 p.m. and then a varsity contest at 7 p.m. The Wildcats lost at Hallsville Friday, 2-1 and finished the first half of district play at 2-4. Wildcats Soccer Coach Nicky Wiggins said his team played hard but could not generate many scoring opportunities. He said Hallsville played defensively. Coach Wiggins said they had one forward that gave the Wildcats some problems. The Wildcats got a goal from Angel Tavera on a penalty kick. It came after a Bobcat foul in the box. Coach Wiggins said Hallsville got a goal back on a penalty kick early in the second half. As the Wildcats watched film Monday morning, Coach Wiggins said he talked to his team about last season. Last year the Wildcats had only a single win at the midpoint break. They rallied in the second half to make the playoffs. Coach Wiggins is hoping for a similar result this season.
Bailey on Hallsville Loss and More
The Lady Cats’ soccer team’s district match against Pine Tree at Gerald Prim Stadium has been moved to Monday night due to bad weather expected on Tuesday. There will be a JV contest at 5:30 p.m. A varsity match will follow at around 7 p.m. Matches between Pine Tree and the Lady Cats mean goals will be at a premium. The Lady Cats won in Pine Tree, 1-0 back on February 2. The Lady Cats are hoping to bounce back after a 2-0 home loss to Hallsville Friday night. Lady Cats Soccer Coach Joel Bailey said the Lady Bobcats have only allowed three goals all season. He added they have shutout every district team. After the first half of district play, Hallsville leads the district standings with Mount Pleasant second, the Lady Cats third and Texas High fourth. The Lady Cats finished the first half with a 4-2 record.
Saputo Dairy Makes Donation to Senior Citizen Center
Photos from Saltillo Boys Basketball Playoffs
L to R: Levi Hoover, Dillon Beadle, Branson McGill, Coach Bill Giles, Trevor Moore, Lyle Bench, Walker McGill, Ben Moore, Chris Boekhorst, Matt Gurley, Michael Clover, Edi Olayo, Coach Casey Riddle & Coach Colton Smith
#13 Wildcats Defeat Frisco Lone Star; Face #5 Prosper in Princeton Tuesday
The Wildcats’ basketball team advanced into the Regional Quarterfinals with a 58-41 win over Frisco Lone Star Friday night in Princeton. The Wildcats built their lead in every quarter.
The Wildcats led by 5, 16-11 after one quarter. They increased the lead 12 points, 32-20 after outscoring the Rangers 16-9 in the second quarter. The lead went up to 15 points at 43-28 after the Wildcats outscored Lone Star 11-8 in the third quarter. The Wildcats outscored the Rangers 15-13 in the fourth quarter to increase the lead at the end to 17 points, 58-41.
Godsgift Ezedinma led the Wildcats with 21 points including 3 three-pointers. Keaston Willis added 14 points including a pair of threes. Victor Iwuakor scored 9 points. Michael Jefferson had 7 points with one three point basket. Sadaidriene Day Day Hall scored 4 points. Xavier Cork scored 2 points. The Rangers got 16 points from Marvin Mims who hit 4 three-pointers. The win marked a milestone for the Wildcats. It was their 30th win of the season. Their season record is 30-4.
They now play #5 ranked Prosper Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Princeton.
“Blessing of the Shawls”… An Act of Love Comes Through Local Volunteers
Hills Bass (left) and a band of volunteers knit and crochet shawls and newborn items for hospice, hospital patients
Hillis Bass and her band of volunteers regularly perform acts of love for hospital and hospice patients they may never meet. The Shawls of Love Group Sponsored by CIMA Hospice meets at the Senior Citizens Center on the 4th Monday of each month at 10:00 AM. That’s where volunteers who knit or crochet regularly work on projects, as well as in their spare time at home.
On Monday, February 26th Sponsor Stacey Wetzel, Account Executive with CIMA Hospice and Jeremy Durig, CIMA Hospice Chaplain met with the ladies for “Blessing of the Shawls”. The ladies had 3 shawls ready for delivery to Hospice Patients. They have also been making Baby Hats for the Nursery at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. They had several Baby Hats ready for delivery.
Chaplain Durig prayed over the Shawls and Hats that they would bless those who received them.
If you are interested in being a part of this wonderful group of ladies please let us know or just show up
on the 4th Monday of any month. It is very rewarding to know that you have made a difference in someones life. You are welcome to make a difference in your community by joining the effort. Contact Hillis Bass at 903-485-8165.
Shown in Photo Left to Right:
Hillis Bass, Jeremy During, Edith Hankins, Patricia Peacock, Mary Ellen Little, Stacey Wetzel
and Roswitha Grizzle (Not shown in photo Nancy Hoffman)
Local Man Charged with Aggravated Assault With a Weapon
Sulphur Springs Police officers were dispatched to an apartment on Moore Street regarding an assault around 11 a.m. Sunday. Rodrick Ramone Mosely, 41, of Sulphur Springs was arrested on League Street and charged with Felony 1, Aggravated Assault Date/Family/House with a Weapon. Mosely had also been jailed for assault earlier this month.
When police arrived at the Moore Street location, the female complainant said that she had been assaulted and during the assault, Mosely had exhibited a knife. She also provided officers with the direction of travel of Mosely, who had left the scene prior to the arrival of police.
Moseley is in Hopkins County Jail.
Hopkins County Junior Market Show : Final Results and Sales
Results of Saturday afternoon’s sale stands at $402,000+ with project add-on money still coming in thru Monday. This is another record year for the Junior Market Livestock Show. There were 142 FFA/4-H kid’s projects sold Saturday afternoon. Our county loves their kids.
For Poultry: Showmanship
- Senior Showmanship: Micah Flemens, Sulphur Springs FFA
- Intermediate Showmanship: Braxton Northcutt, Miller Grove FFA
- Junior Showmanship: Miley McCormack, Hopkins County 4-H
For Heifers:
- Grand Champion: Mika Gray,Miller Grove FFA;
- Reserve Champion Jalyn Hrabal, North Hopkins FFA
Heifer Showmanship:
- Senior Showmanship: Savannah Allen, Hopkins County 4-H
- Intermediate Showmanship: Destiny Lackey, Hopkins County 4-H
- Junior Showmanship: Claire Jalufka, Como-Pickton FFA
Twenty-five (25) steers were shown during the Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show at the Hopkins County Civic Center Arena.
Grand Champion Steer was shown by Mandi Skaggs, Hopkins County 4-H. River Thomas, Hopkins County 4-H showed the Reserve Grand Champion. Awards in Showmanship went to:
- Senior Showmanship: Brandy Walker, Cumby FFA
- Intermediate Showmanship: Destiny Lackey, Hopkins County 4-H
- Junior Showmanship: Kindal Shackelford, North Hopkins FFA.
The Swine Show Friday afternoon included 98 hogs. Thirty-five (35) made the Saturday Sale of Champions.
Hadlee Hrabal of North Hopkins FFA showed the Grand Champion and Cade Kerby of North Hopkins FFA showed the Reserve Champion.
Awards in Showmanship went to:
- Senior Showmanship: Haley Dryer, Miller Grove FFA
- Intermediate Showmanship: Sailan Adair, Hopkins County 4-H
- Junior Showmanship: Hadlee Hrabal, North Hopkins FFA
Seventy (70) Goat Projects were entered in the Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show at the Regional Civic Center Arenas Thursday. Dayton Wood of Cumby FFA won Grand Champion and. Jaci Wood of Cumby FFA won Reserve Champion.
According to Brad Johnson with NETLA, 35 made the Sale.
- Senior Showmanship: Dayton Wood, Cumby FFA
- Intermediate Showmanship: Lilly Campbell, Cumby FFA
- Junior Showmanship: Katie McClure, Miller Grove FFA
43 Lamb projects were shown by Hopkins County 4-H youth and FFA students. Twenty-two (22) of the projects made the Sale of Champions to be conducted Saturday at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Arena.
Grand Champion Lamb was shown by Annie Horton, Hopkins County 4-H. Ragan Reese, Hopkins County 4-H, showed the Reserve Grand Champion.
Lamb Showmanship awards were presented to Wyatt Wharton, North Hopkins FFA, Reese Ragan, Hopkins County 4-H, and Tobin Potter, Sulphur springs FFA.
Those students making the Sale of Champions include:
- Senior Showmanship: Wyatt Wharton, North Hopkins FFA
- Intermediate Showmanship: Reese Ragan, Hopkins County 4-H
- Junior Showmanship: Tobin Potter, Sulphur Springs FFA JR
Two Special Dairy Auctions Set for March
The Sulphur Springs Dairy Auction will hold two special dairy cattle sales in early March.
The first sale, to be held along with the regular dairy sale on March 1, will offer 650 or more dairy cows in a dispersal sale.
The second special sale will be held on March 8 and will be offering 650 dairy heifers that will include ages from baby to breeding size.
For more information about these two special sales, call Joe Don Pogue or David Fowler at 903-885-2455 or 903-885-3311.
Dinner Bell Menu For February 28, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU
February 28, 2018
Bill and Charlotte Zahn—Community Partners
this week’s Community Partner.
Hopkins County Stew
Cheese and Pickles
Garden Salad
Green Chile Cheese Cornbread Muffins
Pineapple Delight
Cinnamon Pears–low sugar dessert
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church).
