Wildcat Football Hosts Garfield High, Seattle, Washington in Renovated Prim Stadium; 2017 Football Schedule
The Wildcats 2017 Football Schedule, released Wednesday by Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Greg Owens, includes an opponent making the longest commute in history to play the Wildcats. Garfield High School in Seattle, Washington has been scheduled for the first varsity game at the new, renovated Gerald Prim Stadium on Friday, September 8. The rest of the schedule of all Friday games mirrors last year’s schedule with home and visiting teams reversed.
Again the Wildcats will have just a single scrimmage, this one at Liberty-Eylau at 9 a.m. on August 25. That means the Wildcats will again have spring football culminated with a spring game at the SSHS Track Complex football field. Coach Owens is still working on the dates. Expect an earlier start date and finish date due to this year’s school calendar, which has an earlier finish for this school year than last year.
The Wildcats will be making non-district road trips to Sherman on September 1 and to Whitehouse on September 22.
In district play, the Wildcats will travel to Marshall on October 6, to Mt. Pleasant on October 27 and to Hallsville to end the regular season on November 10.
Along with the home contest against Seattle Garfield, the new Prim Stadium will be the site for a non-district game against Paris for Homecoming on September 15. District games at the new Prim will include contests against Pine Tree on September 29, Texas High on October 13 and Greenville on November 3, Senior Night. The Wildcats will have an open date on October 20.
Lady Cats Softball 3-1 Through Friday Tournament Play at Lady Cat Park
The Lady Cats’ softball team split two games in the Sulphur Springs Varsity Softball Tournament Friday at Lady Cat Park. The Lady Cats are 3-1 for the season after losing to Mesquite Poteet, 8-3 and defeating Fort Worth Christian, 11-1.
Mesquite Poteet scored in every inning getting single runs in each of the first three innings before putting up five runs in the fourth inning. The Lady Cats managed one run in the third inning and two more in the fourth.
The Lady Cats downed Fort Worth Christian winning by the ten run rule. The Lady Cats beat Gilmer and Royse City in the tournament Thursday.
They will conclude play in their tournament against McKinney Saturday at 11:45 a.m. at Lady Cat Park.
Lady Cats Soccer End First Half of District Play With Loss at Hallsville
The Lady Cats’ soccer team ended the first half of district play with a disappointing, 4-1 loss at Hallsville Friday night. The Lady Bobcats scored first in the game and led after the first half, 1-0. The Lady Bobcats outscored the Lady Cats, 3-1 in the second half to take the win.
The Lady Cats slip to 4-2 in district play and they are 9-5-2 overall. The Lady Cats travel to Pine Tree next Tuesday night. The Lady Cats won in overtime, 1-0, at home the first time around on January 27.
Wildcats Soccer Lose in Shootout
The Hallsville Bobcats defeated the Wildcats’ soccer team 5-4 Friday night in a shootout after the two teams ended up tied 1-1 after regulation and overtime.
The Wildcats’ first kicker in the shootout, Brandon Diosdado, had his shot blocked by the Bobcats’ goalkeeper. The other four Wildcats kickers scored as did all five Hallsville kickers. Hallsville scored the games first goal at 25:39 of the first half. Just over 5 minutes later at 20:31, Wildcat Chris Espinoza scored on a penalty kick after the Bobcats committed a foul in the big box. Neither team could score during the second half and during both halves of overtime.
The Wildcats end the first half of district play with 1 win, 2 shootout losses and 3 outright losses. The Wildcats are 8-4-3 for the season. The Wildcats open the second half of district play at home as they play host to Pine Tree next Tuesday. The Pirates were too much for the Wildcats, winning 5-1 at home, back on January 27.
Yantis ISD Board Attracts Five Seeking Full Term Seats; Three Seek to Fill Unexpired Term
At the end of the filing dead line in Yantis, five have filed for the full terms available on the Yantis School Board and three have filed for the unexpired term.
Filing for full terms are Shannon Hall, Mike Allen, Jennifer McKeever, Melissa Stephens, and Kay Glenn.
Filing for the unexpired term are Joey Bush, Tyra Gilbreath Kenemore, and April Johnson.
Incumbents Only Seek Seats on Sulphur Springs School Board
For Sulphur Springs School Board, only the two incumbents, Robbin Vaughn and Robert Cody, filed for re-election. Both filed on the first day available. No others filed by the end of the day Friday, February 17, the final day to file.
Mrs. Vaughn has served as board secretary and currently serves as vice-president of the board. She was elected to the Board in 2014. She was elected as Vice President in 2016. Mrs. Vaughn is a Juvenile Probation Officer with the 8th Judicial District Juvenile Probation Office in Sulphur Springs. Cody is board secretary. Robert Cody was elected to the Board in 2014. He was elected board secretary in 2016. Mr. Cody is the Corporate Controller for GSC Enterprises, Inc. in Sulphur Springs.
Froneberger Files for Place 6 Sulphur Springs City Council
Friday afternoon, Dan Froneberger filed for Place 6 on the Sulphur Springs City Council. Froneberger joins Brad Burgin and Charles Oxford as candidates for the seat.
For Place 7, incumbent John Sellers and Andy Lowen have filed.
Currently on the council in Place 6 is Kayla Price-Mitchell, who will not seek re-election. Mrs. Price-Mitchell told KSST News that she has enjoyed serving on the council and that it was a difficult decision to not seek re-election. However, she desires to pursue other interests and available time to invest in her pursuits is limited. She has served as mayor of the city during her time on the council. She was appointed to fill a term for one year and then was re-elected to a full term which ends this year.
Filing ends at the end of the business day Friday, February 17, 2017. May 6th is election day.
Eight Tips for a Healthy Heart By Johanna Hicks
Eight Tips for a Health Heart
To continue with the topic on heart health that I started last week, think of your heart as a metronome. It keeps the beat to your body’s daily functions, pushing blood near and far to nourish every cell and fiber. As a powerhouse organ, you’ll want to keep your heart in tip-top shape, especially those who have diabetes, which can up your risk for heart disease. Laurence Sperling, professor of medicine in cardiology and director of the Emory Heart Disease Prevention Center in Atlanta, shares eight tips for keeping your heart healthy:
1) Exercise more. You don’t have to run five miles daily to get a good workout. Just taking more steps, if you’re counting, can have a benefit. The muscles are involved in the utilization of glucose, so regular moderate exercise is critical to individuals with diabetes. It’s important to build some regular activity into your life.
2) Sit less. Many of us spend our days in a seated position—whether at work, driving, watching TV, or using a computer. “A recent paper basically said that … if you’re sedentary more than 10 hours a day, that correlates with risk for vascular disease,” says Sperling. You may have to get creative to reduce your sitting time. Maybe going for a stroll around the office every 60 or 90 minutes is an option.
3) Eat well. Consume plenty of non-starchy vegetables, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy products. Fruits are beneficial, as well as whole grains. Just remember that they have carbohydrates, so if you have diabetes, count them as part of your carbohydrate intake for the meal.
4) Slash Sugar. Small changes can have big benefits: Cut out sugar-sweetened beverages, foods with added sugars, processed carbohydrates (white bread, white rice, and white potatoes, for instance), and curb your alcohol intake. “Alcohol is fermented sugar, and when your body breaks it down, it becomes sugar,” Sperling says.
5) Set goals. Losing weight and maintaining weight require different behaviors, but both are important. When losing weight, don’t get fixated on an ideal number. Focus on attainable goals, and weigh yourself often. To lose weight, you’ll need to either eat 500 fewer calories a day, burn 500 extra calories, or some combination of diet and exercise. To maintain your weight, Sperling recommends eating a healthy breakfast and being active—walking counts—almost every day.
6) Manage stress. Exercise, meditation, relaxation, music, and art help with stress management and heart health. Stress releases hormones in our body, and many of these hormones raise our blood sugar. Stress also impacts the blood vessels, making it harder for them to relax, which increases the risk of heart disease. Try to discern for yourself some things you can do to diffuse stress in your life.
7) Sleep better. Much like stress, poor sleep can raise stress hormones. One thing that can make getting a good night sleep difficult for people is sleep apnea, a condition many people don’t even realize they have. Symptoms include loud snoring, spells where you stop breathing at night, and excessive sleepiness during the day. Talk with your doctor if you experience any of these. It could be affecting your glucose control and upping your risk for hypertension and heart disease.
8) Know your numbers. Keep track of your health stats using a chart or log, Sperling suggests. Check your blood pressure regularly (and blood sugar, if you have diabetes). “People can give you advice, direction, and information, but actual behavioral changes come through a good partnership between the patient and physician,” says Sperling.
Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes
I’m pleased to announce the 2017 Spring “Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes” series. Write these dates on your calendar and call our office to sign up!
– Tuesday, April 4 – topic is “Getting Started: How Food Affects Your Blood Glucose.” We’ll discuss food labels, food groups, carbohydrate choices and meal planning.
– Thursday, April 6 – topic is “Are You Eating the Right Number of Carbs? Let’s Find Out!” Discussion will focus on how to check your blood sugar, traveling with diabetes, and foods with more and less carbohydrates.
– Tuesday, April 11 – “Beyond Diet: Improving your Blood Glucose with Physical Activity” is the topic. We’ll discuss the aerobic and resistance exercise, explore proper footwear, and have fun in the process!
– Thursday, April 13 – “Improving Your Blood Glucose Control with Medication” will be led by experts in the field of diabetes medicines. We’ll also discuss managing diabetes while eating out.
– Tuesday, April 18 – This is our “graduation day” as we discuss “Having your Cake and Eating it, Too While Avoiding Complications.” Discussion will focus on various diabetes complications and how to prevent or delay them. We’ll also explore what your numbers should be (Hemoglobin A1c, blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.)
The series will be offered at 1:30 and 6:00 p.m. each day, so choose the time that works best for you! All sessions will be held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 1200-B W. Houston Street, in Sulphur Springs. A one-time fee of $25 (payable at the first session) covers materials, refreshments, recipes, supplementary materials, and door prizes. Please call 903-885-3443 to sign up.
Closing Thought
Laughing is good exercise. It’s like jogging on the inside.
Johanna Hicks
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Family & Consumer Sciences
1200-B W. Houston
P.O.Box 518
Sulphur springs, TX 75483
903-885-3443 – phone
903-439-4909 – Fax
[email protected]
Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast This Saturday
The Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast is set for this Saturday, February 18th, 2017. The event will be held in the Sulphur Springs Civic Center from 7 AM to 2 PM. Tickets will be $7 and children under 6 eat free. There will be all you can eat pancakes, sausage, bacon, and drinks. The funds raised at this event will be used for scholarships for Hopkins County students and local children charities.
