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Lady Cats Volleyball 3, Pleasant Grove 1
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team took a hard fought 3-1 win over a talented Pleasant Grove team in Wildcats Gym Friday. The Lady Cats won the opening set, 25-21 but then dropped set two to the Lady Hawks, 25-21. In sets three and four, the teams played even with each other until the Lady Cats got more big points near the end.
The Lady Cats won set three, 25-19 and set four 25-23. Erika VanBenthem came off the bench to play in the third and fourth sets and gave the Lady Cats some quality minutes. Kaylee Jefferson hit the ball hard all game long and ended up with 14 kills. Autumn Tanton added 8 kills, Lexie Whisenhunt and Madi Vickery had 4 kills apiece and Mieke VaBenthem had 2. Setter Anden Hammack had a team high 42 assists and she also contributed two service aces. Maggie McGlamery had 18 digs and Jefferson added 17. Sadie Stroud had 8 digs. Tanton, Erika VanBenthem and Mieke VanBenthem all had one block solo. Jefferson and Mieke VanBenthem had 3 block assists.
The Lady Cats now have a season record of 17-10. Next they open district play at Texas High Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m.
Wildcats Football Varsity Win First Game in Renovated Prim Stadium
The Wildcats’ football team won their first game in their new, renovated Gerald Prim Stadium Friday night, 18-13 over Avalon School of Gaithersburg, Maryland. The game had the feel of an old fashion defensive struggle reminiscent of many decades ago.
The Wildcats played tenacious defense and generated just enough offense to come out on top. With both defenses dominating early, the game remained scoreless through one quarter. In the second quarter, the Wildcats got on the board when Avalon had a snap in punt formation sail over the punter’s head and roll through the end zone for a safety. The Wildcats led 2-0. The Wildcats also survived a fumble to take the 2-0 lead into the locker room at halftime despite having only about 25 yards of offense and no first downs.
It did not take the Wildcats long to get going in the third quarter. Quarterback Ryan Humphries found receiver Jase Thompson open in the secondary and hit him with a 52-yard touchdown pass. With just a little over a minute gone in the third quarter, the Wildcats led 9-0. Minutes later, a field goal went awry and the Wildcats could not pad their lead. Then Avalon struck just like some feared they would. On a pass play, a receiver caught the ball despite good pass coverage and then dashed to the end zone for a TD. The Wildcats lead was trimmed to 9-7 with 5:57 left in the third quarter. Later the Wildcats again threatened to add to their lead as receiver Ryan Humphries caught a long pass from quarter D’Corian Young inside the Avalon 20. As Humphries moved toward the end zone, a Black Knight defender reached in and took the ball away returning it to around midfield. The Wildcats clung to a 9-7 led after three quarters.
Wildcats kicker Angel Tavera kicked a field goal and the Wildcats upped their lead to 12-7with 7:55 left in the final quarter. On the subsequent kickoff, Avalon appeared to take the lead on an apparent 76 yard kickoff return. An officials flag wiped it out. Avalon Coach Tyree Spinner argued the call so strongly, he too was flagged. The Wildcats again forced Avalon to give the football up on downs. Young then threw a touchdown pass to Austin Dodd and the Wildcats led, 18-7. After the Wildcats missed another field goal that could have padded the lead, Avalon scored a late TD on a quarterback run that reduced the lead to 18-13 with just over a minute left in the game. The Avalon onside kick was unsuccessful. The Wildcats ran out the clock to take the 18-13 win.
The Wildcats go to 2-0 for the season. It’s their best start since 2009 when the Wildcats opened with five straight wins. Avalon is now 1-2 for the season. Next the Wildcats will play Paris on Homecoming at Gerald Prim Stadium this Friday. During pregame ceremonies Friday night, four skydivers landed on the field with one of them bringing the game football with him.
Busby Placed 4th for Lady Trojans Cross Country at North Hopkins Meet
The Cumby Varsity Lady Trojans and Junior High Trojans ran at the 22nd Annual Tim Menke Invitational Cross Country Meet at North Hopkins on Thursday, September 7th running 2 miles.
Lexi Busby
Freshman Lexi Busby lead the charge by placing 4th with a time of 13:14. Ashley Hagood placed 89th with a time of 16:03, Bailey Busby finished 100th with a time of 16:19, Brooke Petty was 146th running 17:40, Abby Baxter placed 147th with a time of 17:46, Samantha Hagood was 164th with a time of 19:44, and Jaci Wood came in 174th with a time of 22:55 in a field of 181 varsity runners.
The junior high team was composed of 7th graders Jaydin Cooke (30th 13:52), Clay Krotky (59th 15:01), Trenton Wood (62nd 15:07), Logan Butler (72nd 15:27), and Caylor Hoops (154th 20:35).
The Varsity Trojans and Lady Trojans will run next Thursday, September 14, at the Miller Grove Invitational Cross Country Meet.
And the Winners Are…
Come by the station at 717 Shannon Rd and get your tickets ASAP. We will be here till 6pm. 903 885 3111
Cody Drug to Remain an Independent Following Sale
September 8, 2017 – Stacy Cody announced the sale of Cody Drug Friday. In making the announcement Cody stated that he had accomplished what he wanted—to keep the pharmacy independently owned. Will Douglas, who owns a pharmacy in Lake Whitney has purchased the local establishment that will keep the name Cody Drug and the current store staff.
Cody stated that he wanted to keep the store an independent so that chain drug stores would not be the only option for local customers. He stated that keeping the staff intact was also a goal. One of the current pharmacists will manage the local establishment. Stacy said that Sulphur Springs is still a small town with close ties within the community and it is also like Cheers, a place where everyone knows your name. He said the customer service will remain consistent with the new owner. Douglas, a graduate of OU with a degree in Pharmacy, is described by Cody as young and energetic in his career.
Cody stated that after over 30 years of work in a pharmacy, he is ready to have a few days free. He and wife Kelly have a grandchild living in China and travel is “more than across the country” to spend time with his daughter’s family.
He is glad the store will continue to be known as Cody Drug. He calls the pharmacy he opened seven (7) and one-half years ago a legacy. He wrote in a social media post regarding his decision, “In the 1990’s, I was an owner in Medicine Chest North for 7 years. In the 2000’s, I was director of pharmacy at the Medicine Chest nursing home pharmacy for 7 years. The month we decided to move forward with selling Cody Drug was the completion of 7 years. In each of these times, it made no sense to people why I was doing what I was doing. It was however clear to me each time that God was directing my path very clearly. Those other times, along with other smaller decisions mixed in, the reason was revealed very clearly after the fact. I could see what brought me to the decisions that were being made. God has always been faithful to me, just like he has to you when you have had to make tough decisions in your own personal life. Sometimes we are just called to step out on faith and trust that God is on the other side of our decisions waiting to guide us to the next one. What I do know, is that I have been blessed beyond measure and that I will continue to do what He has in store for me next. I am not retiring.”
He also noted, “Maybe it is also fair to say, I also lost my desire to fight insurance/PBM’s on this level on a daily basis. You get the letters implying you have to change stores when you don’t. They encourage you and say they will save you money if you go to mail-order and it saves nothing except their bottom line. It is a game. Maybe God will expand my territory like Jabez and I can help all independents from a different angle or position.”
Saltillo’s Collins Leads Lady Lions to First Place Finish at North Hopkins Cross Country Meet
Saltillo Lady Lion Cross Country standout Sienna Collins took first place at a meet at North Hopkins Thursday. Collins completed the course in a time of 12:50.
The Lady Lions’ varsity finished sixth as a team. Kristina Wade was 37th, Jocelyn Ochoa was 50th, Danielle Ross was 84th, Chandler Bain was 108th and Ofelia Cabrera was 138th. The Lady Lions JV also competed. Their top finisher was Bianca Castro in 30th place with a time of 18:54. Other JV finishers and their places included Felicia Valenzuela in 32nd, Chali Spear in 35th, Paisley Kastner in 59th and Lorena Castro in 62nd.
The Saltillo Junior High team finished seventh. They were led by Mattie Goldsmith who finished in sixth place with a time of 14:44. Other Junior High finishers and their places include Reagan Speir in 27th, Yadira Alonso in 45th, Marisol Olayo in 51st and McKenna Gurley in 74th.
Game Day: Wildcats’ Football; Lady Cats’ Volleyball
There is Wildcats’ football and Lady Cats’ volleyball on this Friday game day. In game number two of the season, the Wildcats’ football team will have their home opener at the remodeled Gerald Prim Stadium. Some special pregame ceremonies will be taking place beginning at around 7 p.m. Kickoff should be around 7:30 p.m.
Providing the opposition Friday night will be Avalon School of Gaithersburg, Maryland, a private all-boys Catholic school. The Wildcats are 1-0 after defeating Sherman on the road last week, 42-21. Avalon is 1-1. They opened the season two weeks ago with a 16-14 win over Ballou of Washington, D.C. Last week they lost 28-0 to powerful Dematha Catholic High School of Maryland, the nation’s #6 ranked team.
Wildcats Head Football Coach is Greg Owens is in his 12th year coaching his alma mater. His record here is 78-53. Avalon is coached by Tyree Spinner. He is in his fourth year at Avalon. Coach Owens says Avalon is athletic and both he and his coordinators compare them to Liberty-Eylau, who the Wildcats scrimmaged two weeks ago.
We will bring you all the action of Wildcats football on KSST Radio Friday night. We will also videotape the game for replay on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable at a later date.
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team will also be playing a home on Friday. The varsity will play Pleasant Grove in Wildcats Gym at 4:30 p.m. The Lady Cats ate 16-10 for the season. They lost to a strong Mansfield Lake Ridge team Tuesday night on the road. The Lady Cats JV and freshmen teams will also play against Pleasant Grove after the varsity match.
Deadline for Hopkins County Stew Contestants to Reserve Last Year’s Stew Site is September 15
Hopkins County Stew Contest is Saturday, October 28th, but the deadline for last year’s stew cooks to keep their same stew site is Friday, September 15th at 5 p.m. After that date, the site will be released and will be open to new cooks. (Registration and rules found here.)
If you have cooked before, you may pick up your goody bags and grocery check on October 17th at the Dairy Museum between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. This will be a come and go reception style, and you will not need to stay for the cook meeting.
If you have not cooked before, there will be a small orientation at 6 p.m. on October 17th at the Dairy Museum. A review the rules and receiving your goody bags and grocery checks will follow. Also, you will be able to purchase t-shirts at the cook reception on October 17th. The t-shirts will be available to take home that evening. You may order hoodies and long sleeved t-shirts that night, and they will be ready for pick-up before the stew contest.
For more information contact the Chamber at (903) 885-6515, or visit the Chamber website at www.HopkinsChamber.org.
