Winnsboro Police Department Report November 13-19, 2017
Winnsboro Police made one arrest, responded to 145 calls for service, issued 35 citations and wrote 57 warnings during the November 13-19 report period.
Kevin Sutton, 28, of Mt Pleasant, was arrested November 16th on a Hopkins County warrant.
There were no accidents to report during the seven day period.
Ezedinma Leads Wildcat Scoring Against Lindale
The Wildcats win over Lindale Monday night (November 20) was a little weird. The Wildcats got out of the gate fast leading 20-2 after the first quarter and by 35-13 at the half. During the second half, with Coach Cipoletta playing all twelve players on his roster, the Eagles outscore the Wildcats during the third and fourth quarters, 35-23 to trim the final margin to 10, 58-48.
After the game, Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta liked the great start. He said the Wildcats did a really good job early on executing and bringing intensity and doing the little things they need to do right to be successful. However Coach Cipoletta had more to say. He said as the score increased, the team took their foot of the pedal and started taking what he called me shots instead of we shots. Coach Cipoletta called that a selfish approach of wanting to get ours. He said those players need to be reminded of their culture of team over everything. Coach Cipoletta said the team would only get better by doing the little things right. He was pleased to be able to play everyone on the roster. He said he can’t always do that.
Coach Cipoletta said he saw signs Monday that Godsgift Ezedinma is getting in the groove. Ezedinma (#5 in picture) suffered a terrible hand injury several months ago and was only recently cleared by a doctor to play. Coach Cipoletta said GG looked patient and calm Monday. He led the team with 15 points. The Wildcats, 3-0 this season, play at Rockwall Tuesday night. Coach Cipoletta said the Yellow Jackets are well coached and he added they have two Division I recruits, one Kansas in interested in and another considering DePaul. He called Rockwall big and talented.
Game Day: Lady Cats at Paris; Wildcats at Rockwall
Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ basketball teams play their final game before the Thanksgiving break Tuesday (November 21) and both teams will be attempting to increase their record to 4-0 on this Tuesday game day.
The Lady Cats play a matinee game at Paris. There will be a JV contest at 1 p.m. followed by the varsity game at around 2:30 p.m. The Lady Cats have defeated Emory Rains, North Lamar and Hugo, Oklahoma. So far the Lady Cats have featured a stifling defense and an offense still trying to put it all together.
The Wildcats have the late game on this Tuesday game day. They return to Rockwall to face Rockwall High. A freshman contest is scheduled to start at 4:45 p.m. A JV game is next at around 6:15 p.m. The Wildcats varsity plays at around 7:30 p.m. The Wildcats opened the season with wins over Class 6A teams Arlington Bowie in North Crowley’s Cowtown Showdown and over Rockwall Heath in Rockwall in overtime last Tuesday. The Wildcats downed Lindale in their home opener Monday night. After the Thanksgiving break, both teams return to action next Tuesday.
Lions Top Quitman 79-51
The Saltillo Lions’ basketball team earned their first win of the season playing in the friendly confines of Kerry Garmon Gymnasium in Saltillo Monday. The Lions topped Quitman, 79-51. They are now 1-2 for the season.
Walker McGill was the leading scorer for the Lions with 21 points. Levi Hoover and Matt Gurley had 14 points and Chris Boekhorst had 12. Branson McGill added 6 points. Trevor Moore and Mike Simmons had 5 points apiece. Lyle Bench provided 8 assists. The Lions play at Avery Tuesday.
Two Arrested for 2016 Burglary on CR 3521
A traffic stop in Fate, Texas led to the arrest of two individuals who confessed to committing a burglary on CR 3521 in Hopkins County in 2016. Several items were taken in the burglary including pistols, pocket knives, cash, and other items.
During the traffic stop in Fate, law enforcement found a stolen gun under the seat of the vehicle. The weapon found was taken in the burglary in 2016. Two individuals, occupants of the vehicle, James Andrew Gregory, 25, and Macie Michelle McIllwain, 22, were both charged with possession of stolen weapon in Rockwall County. The weapon was traced to the burglary in Hopkins County and, according to Investigator Dennis Finley with Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, both confessed to burglary of the residence on 3521. In their confession, law enforcement was enabled to find other stolen items.
Both Gregory and McIllwain are in Hopkins County Jail. They were charged with Possession of a Stolen Weapon in Rockwall County and with Burglary of a Habitation, a felony 3, in Hopkins County.
Wildcats Defeat Lindale 58-48
The Wildcats’ basketball team got off to a very fast start in the first half and then they eased up in the second half as they defeated Lindale, 58-48 in Wildcats Gym Monday night.
The Wildcats led 20-2 after one quarter and then increased their lead to 35-13 at halftime. Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta emptied his bench in the second half and scrappy Lindale cut into the lead. The Eagles actually only trailed by single digits late in the contest. Lindale outscored the Wildcats 35-23 over the last two quarters.
Wildcats’ 6-foot-8 sophomore Godsgift Ezedinma led all scorers with 15 points including two three pointers. Nine other Wildcats scored points. Senior Bryson Lynn had eighth points including two three point baskets. Michael Jefferson added seven points. Keaston Willis, Dedric Godbolt and Victor Iwuakor had six points each. Jeremiah Roland and Ivan Clayton each hit a three pointer and they ended up with three points apiece. Grayson McClure and Xavier Cork each scored two points. Lindale was led by Dillon Heinaman with 13 points and Gray Pittman with 11 points.
The Wildcats season record is now 3-0. They play Rockwall on the road Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Game Day: Wildcat Basketball Monday
Sulphur Springs High School students are out on holiday this Thanksgiving week but there is Wildcats’ basketball on this Monday (November 20) game day. Lindale’s Eagles are coming to town to play the Wildcats. Action begins with a freshmen contest at 5 p.m. Monday. A JV game is scheduled for around 6:15 p.m. The varsity game is expected to get underway at around 7:30 p.m.
The season is young but already the Wildcats are 2-0 with victories over a pair of very good Class 6A teams. The Wildcats opened the season with a win over Arlington Bowie, 66-58, in the Cowtown Showdown at North Crowley on November 11. Bowie was preseason ranked #23 in the state in Class 6A. For an encore the Wildcats topped Rockwall Heath in overtime, 70-65, at Rockwall Heath last Tuesday night. The Wildcats had a strong overtime after staging a big rally to overcome a double digit deficit with just a few minutes left in regulation.
We will bring you Wildcats and Lindale basketball from Wildcats Gym Monday night (November 20) at around 7:30 p.m. on KSST Radio. We will also videotape the game for replay at the later date on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
Symphony League Auction: Huge Success
By Savannah Owens
The Symphony League Auction was held on Saturday November 18th from 5:00-9:00 pm. There were a bunch of unique home items, great Christmas gifts, gift-certificates, tasty looking food items, and much more. Phones rang all night long as people called in to bid for items. Bill Owens, dressed as Uncle Sam, was one of the six people manning the phones and enjoying every minute the action.
A quilt was in high demand with the highest bidder donating $380. There were photographs from around Sulphur Springs, a drawing of Santa Clause, and a print of iconic Sulphur Springs spots. A handmade wooden domino set brought in many bidders towards the end of the night. Big board items were auctioned off throughout the night.
The preliminary total amount raised was a little over $11,000. The funds from the auction will go towards the annual July 4th symphony and fireworks show.
Everyone had a wonderful time both; the bidders and the auctioneers. We hope you call in next year to take part in all the fun!
Winnsboro Wins Saltillo Varsity Girls Tournament; Lady Lions Place Third
“Very competitive, lots of sportsmanship, and excellent crowds” is how Bill Giles defined the 2017 Saltillo Varsity Girls Tournament played in Kerry Garmon Gym over the weekend. He stated the championship game was the perfect ending for the tournament. Winnsboro defeated Bullard 40-37, to win. Saltillo Lady Lions downed Clarksville for third place.
Results for the tournament include:
Championship Game
Bullard 37
Winnsboro 40
Third Place Game
Saltillo 46
Clarksville 36
5th Place Game
Paris 66
Chisum 41
7th Place Game
CHESS 45
Consolation
Rivercrest 39
Quinlan Ford 61
