Star Nuckolls Foundation Donates to Ceely
A donation for Ceely made by Roy King on behalf of the Star Nuckolls Foundation was presented to Lacy Stout. Star’s legacy lives on in helping others, stated King. One hundred percent (100%) of all donations made to the Star Nuckolls Foundation go to qualified cancer patients.
Miller Grove Unbeaten in District Play
Grant Sharp, Albert Serrano, Jack McCoy, Luke Brignon, Treyton Andree, Andjelo Alcox, Matt Brignon, Kobe Robertson, Eli Hewitt, Grant Earp, Coach Billingsley
The Miller Grove Hornets finished their district schedule unbeaten but it was not easy in the last district game Friday.
The Hornets seemed to be hopelessly behind Fannindel, 50-40 with just under 7 minutes left in the game. Things began to click in the Hornets closed with a 22-8 run to take a narrow 62-58 win. Andjelo Alcox led the Hornets with 24 points. Luke Brignon, Treyton Andree and Jack McCoy all scored 10 points each. Albert Serrano scored 8 points.
Miller Grove wound up 8-0 in district play and their season record is 22-13. They have a warm up game for the playoffs planned on Saturday with details to be determined.
Lady Cats’ Softball Dominates Season Opener; Hosts Tournament Thursday
The Lady Cats’ softball team opened the regular season with a dominating 10-0 win at Athens Monday afternoon. The game was called after 5 innings due to the ten run rule.
Lady Cats pitcher Bailey Haggerty tossed a five inning one-hit shutout. She struck out 5 and walked only 1. Meanwhile the Lady Cats rapped out 8 hits and drew 8 walks. Brinklee Driver hit a home run and drive in 2 runs. Kelsey Wallace was 2 for 4 with 2 singles, 2 runs scored and 3 RBI’s. Landri Bell was 2 for 3 with 2 singles, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI’s. Alli Fite was 2 for 3 with 2 singles a run scored and 1 RBI. Alyssa Abron walked twice and scored 2 runs.
The Lady Cats scored 6 runs in the top of the second after a scoreless first inning. They added 3 more runs in the top of the third and a tenth run in the top of the fifth.
The 1-0 Lady Cats play next in the Sulphur Springs Tournament. They play Caddo Mills at Lady Cat Park Thursday at 9 a.m.They also play Mesquite Poteet Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at Lady Cat Park.
Wildcats Senior Night Last District Game Before Play-offs
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said one of his points of emphasis for the Greenville game last Friday was for his team to come out focused from the start of the game. On KSST Radio and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday Morning Coaches Show, Coach Cipoletta said his team did just that on their way to a 75-42 win at Greenville Friday night.
Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats had ten straight stops to start the game against the Lions. Sophomore Cameron Kahn led the Wildcats with 16 points. Coach Cipoletta called Kahn a special talent and he said Kahn scored 16 straight points during the fourth quarter. All of the Wildcats on the roster got to play against Greenville. Coach Cipoletta said it warmed his heart to see his starters cheering on the bench players when the reserves were on the floor.
The Wildcats have already clinched the district’s number one seed in the playoffs. They could still end up in a co-championship with Mount Pleasant if the Wildcats slip up and lose against Hallsville Tuesday night. A victory against the Bobcats could produce a district championship for the Wildcats, something that has not happened in Sulphur Springs for several decades.
Tuesday is also Senior Night. Honored will be Dedric Godbolt, Bryson Lynn, Iverson Wade and I’vyn Clayton.
Coach Cipoletta said a possible bi-district opponent for them will be determined Tuesday night as Lovejoy plays West Mesquite. The Wildcats will play the winner. Coach Cipoletta said our region in the playoffs will present challenges for the Wildcats in every round.
KSST Radio will bring you all of the action of the Wildcats and Hallsville Bobcats’ game Tuesday night beginning at 7:30 p.m. We will also videotape the game for replay later on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
Lady Cats Advance with Defeat of Mesquite Poteet; Texas High Wins; Mt Pleasant Lost to Lovejoy
The #14 ranked Lady Cats’ basketball team played a solid game to defeat Mesquite Poteet, 52-30 in a bi-district game Monday night at Emory Rains. Texas High defeated Highland Park and Mt Pleasant lost to Lovejoy in other play-off games of interest.
The key to the game was the second quarter as the Lady Cats outscored the Lady Pirates, 17-0. The Lady Cats began the quarter trailing 13-12 and ended it ahead by a score of 29-13 at the half. The Lady Cats padded their lead in the third and fourth quarters. Autumn Tanton got the Lady Cats going in the first half scoring 10 points by halftime. Kaylee Jefferson scored 12 second half points to keep the Lady Cats well out in front. Jefferson ended with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Tanton finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Sadavia Porter scored 10 points and handed out 7 assists. Imani Taylor scored all of her 7 points in the big Lady Cat second quarter. Danielle Godbolt hit a three point basket in the third quarter and had 3 points total.
The Lady Cats made 19 of 49 shots for 39%. They were only 2 of 9 from three point range for 22%. Taylor and Godbolt each had one three pointer. The Lady Cats were good at the free throw line making 12 of 16 for 75%. The Lady Cats grabbed 36 rebounds and had 14 assists. They turned the ball over only 13 times. The Lady Cats had 16 deflections and 8 steals. Jefferson had one blocked shot.
The Lady Cats improved their season record to 26-5. They will play Frisco Lone Star, the state’s #3 ranked team, who defeated Lake Dallas, 80-20 Monday night. Details of the second round Area game are TBA.
Coach Talk: Wildcat, Lady Cat Soccer
Wiggins on Wildcats Soccer Win
The Wildcats’ soccer team had been in a drought for goal scoring coming into Friday’s game at home against Texas High but then a gully washer occurred. The Wildcats scored ten times in a 10-1 win. Texas High actually scored first on a corner kick. Then the Wildcats missed several chances. After the Wildcats finally tied the match with a goal, two more followed in the first half. The Wildcats led 3-1 at the half. They scored seven second half goals. Wildcats Coach Nicky Wiggins hopes the goal scoring becomes contagious. Having won two matches in a row, Coach Wiggins would rather have another game Tuesday rather than a bye. He says his team will probable have a game like scrimmage Tuesday to keep the team going like they are. The Wildcats return to play Friday at Mount Pleasant. Coach Wiggins says the Tigers have their top two goal scorers from last year back and he adds there is nothing pleasant about playing in Mount Pleasant.
Bailey on Lady Cats Emotional Win
The Lady Cats’ soccer team earned a 3-1 district win at Texas High Friday night and the match was very special because the Lady Tigers are now coached by former Lady Cats Coach Jesus DeLeon. Lady Cats Coach Joel Bailey said before the game the Lady Cats gave hugs to their old coach. Coach Bailey said once the game began the Lady Cats played with purpose, not to defeat Coach Deleon, but to win against the Lady Tigers. He said with the Lady Cats amped up for the game, they got on the Lady Tigers early and played a complete game. The Lady Cats did surrender their first district goal of the season. Coach Bailey said it occurred on a rebound after a corner kick. He said a Lady Tiger got off a wicked shot. Coach Bailey said keeper McKenna Gammill got a piece of the ball but it still went into the net. The game was tied 1-1 at half. The Lady Cats got two second half goals to put the game away. The Lady Cats are in first place with a 3-0 district mark. After a bye Tuesday, the Lady Cats play Mount Pleasant at Gerald Prim Stadium Friday night. With the Lady Cats playing so well, Coach Bailey said he wishes the Lady Cats were playing a game Tuesday night.
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Seven SSHS Band Members Qualify for State Competition Following Regional Solo and Ensemble Contest
Nineteen Wildcats Band soloists and a trio ensemble earned a first division rating at the UIL Region Solo and Ensemble Contest held Friday at First Baptist Church Sulphur Springs.
State qualifiers included soloists senior Celeste Leeds-Laliberte on piccolo and flute, Elizabeth Lopez on flute, senior Natalie Cruz on bass clarinet, sophomore Blaine Mitchell on percussion and the ensemble clarinet trio of Kate Flores, Elizabeth Vega and Alondra Santillan. Four students and an ensemble qualified for state competition in Austin in late May.
Others earning first division ratings for solos were Kaitlyn Ferrill and Maddelyn Holt on flute, Carissa Carter, Kate Flores, freshman Cameron Beard, Diana Herrera and Alondra Santillan on clarinet, sophomore Nathan Braddy and sophomore Adam Ost on trumpet, Peyton Baugh, sophomore Zachary Phillips and freshman Galilea Sosa on French horn, freshman Anthony Arroya on trombone and freshman Matthew Harper and sophomore Ty Connally on percussion.
Texas A&M-Commerce has hosted the event the past few years but they were unable to do so this year. After the regional executive director put out an all call for a host site, Wildcats Band Director Charles McCauley agreed to host the event at First Baptist Church. McCauley said everything went well. He said judges and band directors were very complimentary.
Silver Leos Writers Guild Plans Fred A. Tarpley Writers Workshop in March
Members of the Silver Leos Writers Guild, sponsored by Texas A and M University in Commerce, are inviting writers and interested persons to attend the Fred A. Tarpley Writer’s Workshop. It will be held on Saturday March 10 in the Sam Rayburn Student Center from 8 am until 4:15 pm. Cost to attend is $50 for Silver Leo members or $55 for non-members. The non-refundable registration fee includes conference materials, refreshments, deli buffet lunch and door prizes. Deadline to register is March 1, 2018. For information, contact Sharon Feldt at 832-687-6617 or [email protected]. Registration fee can be mailed by check or money order to SLWG Writers Workshop, P.O. Box 1123, Commerce, Tx 75429.
Check-in time is 8:00-8:15 am. Workshop attendees will be treated to morning and afternoon presentations and Q/A sessions by published authors and educators, including Pamela Crisp Haskin, Reavis Z. Wortham, Diana Hines, Bobbie Kornblitt, Robin Reid and Judy Ford. The Memorial Writer’s Guild is presented in honor and memory of long-time professor, the late Fred A. Tarpley. The Silver Leos select current authors to speak at the annual Workshop. Writers Guild members also meet monthly at the University.
Defective Headlight Results in Arrest of Local Woman for Meth
A defective headlamp on a 1999 Chevy Trailblazer led to a Hopkins County Deputy initiated traffic stop at Jefferson Street and Loop 301. The driver of the vehicle, Rhonda Renee Whittle, 51, of Sulphur Springs, appeared to be extremely nervous regarding questions asked during the interview.
She did not have a driver’s license and a check of her name and birthday noted that she was not eligible for a license due to license being suspended. Consent to search the Trailblazer led to the discovery of several marijuana joints inside her purse and ashtray. As she was being transported to Hopkins County Jail, admitted to having additional drugs on her person and at the jail showed a green baggie containing a crystal like substance that proved to be methamphetamine weighing approximately 1.29-grams.
Whittle is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams and with possession of drug paraphernalia. She is in Hopkins County Jail held on a $10,000 bond.
