Cumby Robotics win National, Headed to World !
ROBOTICS ADVISOR LEE GIFFORD (CENTER) AND HER TEAMS
This Spring, both the Cumby Robotics teams went to National Competition and placed First and Fourth in their divisions, and placed Second Overall in the nation out of 200 teams. Next, the two teams go to World Championships in Kentucky on April 18, 2017.
TROJAN KNIGHTS TEAM: Hanna Jarvis, Jesslin Bond, Lacy Jacobs and Larek Walker
TROJAN HORSE TEAM: Presley Clampitt, Ken Chapin, Caden Phillips, Hunter Milam and Kadden Cota
Lady Cats Defeat Marshall 10-3 Wednesday; Host Texas High Thursday
The Lady Cats’ softball team defeated Marshall 13-3 in Marshall Wednesday. The game was called after six innings due to the ten run rule.
The Lady Cats broke a scoreless tie with a 4 run second inning. They scored 3 more runs in the top of the fourth to go up, 7-0. The Lady Mavs closed to within 4 runs with a three run bottom of the fifth. The Lady Cats still led 7-3. The Lady Cats put the game away for good with a 6 run top of the sixth.
The Lady Cats had 15 hits. Jaye Doughtie had 3 hits and Ashley Moore and Kristen Allen had 2 hits apiece. Alyssa Abron walked twice and Macee Hollins once. Brinklee Driver had 3 RBI’s and Doughtie and Hannah Crowson had 2 RBI’s each.
Alli Fite got the pitching win for the Lady Cats. She pitched all six innings allowing 3 runs but only 2 hits. Fite also struck out 9. Both teams made an error.
The Lady Cats improved to 8-2 in district play and they are 21-6 for the season. Due to the rain out Tuesday, the Lady Cats will have back to back games over two days. The Lady Cats will play first place Texas High at Lady Cat Park Thursday at 6 p.m. It’s senior night and the Lady Cats will recognize Jaye Doughtie, Hannah Crowson and Kristen Allen.
Royal Caribbean Releases Big Discounts on Summer Cruises
Now is the time to book a Summer Cruise if you haven’t done so already! Royal Caribbean has just released discounts on 11 different ships with over 50 sailings during the summer months. Even more sailings are included on different sailing all the way through spring of 2018. A quick check showed $500 per person off of one sailing on a 7-night Alaska cruise (outside stateroom). You must email for details as these lower rates are for a limited time. Email which you may be interested in to: [email protected]
The following ships have discounts on select 2017 summer sailings:
Adventure of the Seas
Allure of the Seas
Anthem of the Seas
Explorer of the Seas
Harmony of the Seas
Oasis of the Seas
Radiance of the Seas
Wildcats, Lady Cats Track Wrap Up District Wednesday
Weather permitting, the district track meet for the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ track teams will wrap up Wednesday in Pine Tree with lots of finals.
Wildcats Track Coach Matt Young said he had three athletes qualify for Wednesday final in the 110-meter hurdles. Ryan Humphries qualified for the final in the 100-meter dash. Ricardo Torres will run in the final in the 400-meter run. Humphries and Mason Buck will compete in the final in the 300-meter hurdles.
Lady Cats Track Coach Triston Abron said he had ten athletes out of eleven that qualified for finals on Wednesday. He added he had two competitors in every event except the 200-meter run. Several new events will have prelims and finals Wednesday. Coach Abron is hoping his team can rack up enough points to win the district championship. They were third after the first day Monday behind Hallsville and Mt. Pleasant.
Five athletes have already qualified for the area track meet at Lovejoy on April 20. For the Wildcats, Landon Thornton and Peyton Vickery qualified in the 3200-meter run and Ian Blanch in the shot put. For the Lady Cats, qualifiers were Sydney Washburn in the 3200-meter run and Imani Taylor in the long jump.
Lady Cat Softball at Marshall Wednesday Due to Tuesday Rain Out
After a one day delay due to wet grounds, the Lady Cats’ softball team will resume district play Wednesday. They will travel to Marshall for a 5 p.m. varsity only game.
The Lady Cats are 7-2 in district play and their season mark is 20-6. The Lady Cats have won four straight district games. They are in second place in the district standings. Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo still hopes to catch front-runner Texas High and win the district championship. The Lady Cats will need some help.
Coach Carrillo says his team does controls their own destiny to be the second seed in district. The Lady Cats just need to keep winning. Texas High had a bye Tuesday in district play. The Lady Tigers and Lady Cats play Thursday at 6 p.m. at Lady Cat Park. It’s senior night for the Lady Cats. The three seniors to be honored are Kristen Allen, Hannah Crowson and Jaye Doughtie.
Local “Dentistry From the Heart” Event April 21
Local dentist Danny Lawrence will join a dozen local dental professionals for a community “dentistry day” on Friday April 21. The free service is for anyone in need of filling, extraction or cleaning. Space is limited, however. Be sure and get on the sign-up sheet between 4-6pm on Thursday April 20 inside the Family Life Center of Davis Street Baptist Church. The dental procedures will take place the next day starting at 7am at Summit Dental on Oak Avenue in Sulphur Springs. The teams will work until everyone is seen, however there is a limit to how many patients can be seen. Last year, they served over 100 people.
The dental work is offered free to men, women and children regardless of where they live or family income. Making the services possible are sponsors Alliance Bank, Coffee Off the Square, Patterson Dental Supply, Behring Construction Company and Davis Street Baptist Church.
The dental office of Dr. Lawrence is located on Church Street in the former Vaculik practice. He enjoys making mission trips to share his services with people in underdeveloped countries. Therefore, he feels it is important as well as rewarding to serve in this local mission. Find out more about the national organization Dentistry From the Heart at dentistryfromtheheart.org.
Mt Pleasant Man Leaves Baggie in Backseat of Police Vehicle
Leaving your baggie of suspected cocaine in the backseat of the vehicle that takes you to jail may not be the move most wise. Kyle Reese Butler, 29, of Mt. Pleasant was stopped by Sulphur Springs Police in the 800 block of Gilmer Street for a traffic violation. The result was a baggie of marijuana found in his right front pocket. The baggie contained less than 2 oz. of the green leafy substance. He was arrested.
However, when he was transported to Hopkins County Jail a baggie of suspected cocaine was found in the back seat of the transport vehicle where Butler had been sitting. He is now sitting in Hopkins County Jail.
Four Months of Evading SSPD Ends With Arrest
Sulphur Springs Police will find you if you are wanted for a crime in the city. Carae Martez Williams, 22, of Sulphur Springs has been wanted since December, 2016 for violation of probation for Burglary of a Habitation. Williams was arrested Tuesday at a residence on Randolph Street where he was staying after local police received information of his location. A few months ago, Williams evaded arrest in a foot chase with law enforcement in Tyler.
He had been arrested in April, 2016 for burglary of a habitation and for possession of a firearm by a felon. At that time he was living on Calvert Street. The resident at 621 Houston Street had called Sulphur Springs Police to report a man in her home looking for a weapon. She said the man was wearing a camo jacket. As SSPD approached the residence, the officer spotted a subject that matched the description walking on Locust Street near Van Sickle. He made contact with Williams and patted him down for officer safety. The weapon was located in the waistband just above Williams’ front pocket. Williams told the officer he was a felon and had been released in 2014. The arrest was made at that time and Williams eventually received probation.
In December, 2016 Sulphur Springs Police responded to a call regarding individuals unlawfully in an empty residence on Calvert St. Williams met officers at the door with his clothes in his hand.
Williams was advised he was not allowed in the residence. A pat down followed resulting in the discovery of a clear baggie containing what was believed to be cocaine. A videoed field test confirmed the substance to be cocaine. Williams fled the area after bonding out of jail at that time.
SSPD Investigator Bo Fox told KSST News Wednesday morning that Williams is also a registered sex offender who is out of compliance.
He is in Hopkins County Jail.
