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).
Police Continue Investigation into Saturday Morning Shooting Death; Names Released
At what is being described by Sulphur Springs Police as an all-night get together on Pampa Street, an altercation led to the shooting death of Joshua Paul Cowling, 38. Arrested at the scene of the incident was Aaron Tyler Crum, 26. Crum is charged with murder and is in Hopkins County Jail being held on a $1-million bond. The investigation continues as SSPD investigators and Texas Ranger John Vance question those who attended the get together.
SSPD responded to a call on Pampa Street around 4:16 a.m. Saturday morning Cowling was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace B. J. Teer.
Meal A Day Menu for February 26th-March 2nd
Meal A Day Menu
February 26th – March 2nd
Monday
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Green Beans
Garlic Toast
Tossed Salad
Tuesday
Rope Sausage
Pinto Beans
Cornbread
Spinach
Wednesday
Chicken Pot Pie
Broccoli
Pickled Beets
Thursday
Chicken and Dumplings
Crackers
Tossed Salad
Friday
Sloppy Joes
Pickle Spear
Cole Slaw
Chips
Wildcats Win 2, Lose 2 at Rose City Classic; Play in Lindale Tournament Next
The Wildcats’ baseball team finished up play in the 27th annual Rose City Classic in Tyler Saturday with an 8-0 romp over Waxahachie. A planned game to follow against Forney was canceled.
The Wildcats ended up winning 2 and losing 2 in the Tyler Lee sponsored tournament played at Mike Carter Field. Thursday the Wildcats topped host Tyler Lee, 7-4 and then lost to Lindale, 9-6. Friday the Wildcats lost to Amarillo, 6-2.
The Wildcats, 2-2 for the season, are scheduled to play in a Lindale tournament this coming Thursday through Saturday.
