Hopkins County Warrant Round Up
The Justices of the Peace in Hopkins County, Brad Cummings in Precinct 2 and B.J. Teer in Precinct 1, publicized an upcoming warrant round up set for Saturday, February 25 until Sunday, March 5 at a news conference Wednesday morning. The local effort is part of a statewide emphasis. Both JP’s indicate they have no interest in having someone serving jail time because of an outstanding Class C offense warrant. These include traffic tickets and also some criminal mischief, theft, assault and assault family violence cases. Both urged people with warrants to communicate with their JP courts. JP Cummings said he can’t help someone take care of a situation if the person does not make contact. The lack of contact can lead to issuance of a warrant.
To help people come in and take care of a warrant, both JP’s plan to offer extended hours from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22 and Friday, February 24 prior to the round up. Contact with the court can include a phone call or mail. Cashiers checks can be accepted to pay fines. A person can even enter a guilty plea by letter. Both JP’s indicate they are willing to work out a solution with someone with a warrant but they add they need to be contacted.
NETLA Youth Get Ready for the County Show
JACE AND JESS CUNNINGHAM OF SULPHUR BLUFF JR. FFA
These brothers are getting their livestock projects ready for the Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show, sponsored by NETLA, the Northeast Texas Livestock Association. Jace is showing a goat and Jess is showing a lamb. The annual show and sale is coming up February 23-25 in the Civic Center arena. Spectators are welcome to come out and meet the competitors and view the over 300 animal projects.
Since last Fall, each student has been raising, feeding and grooming at least one livestock project to enter in the 2017 Show. Lamb and goat classes will be judged on Thursday afternoon February 23, and all other livestock are scheduled for judging through the day Friday February 24.
The Sale of Champions starts at 1pm Saturday February 25, with the Ag Worker’s Stew starting at noon. Approximately 130 projects will be included in the sale, with the opportunity for their young handlers to earn money for college, based on buyers’ bids. If you would like to help these youth in agriculture, come to the Sale of Champions and place your bids or added money. The NETLA organization was formed in 2002. Last year, over $350,000 was raised by the NETLA organization devoted to student scholarships.
JACE WITH GOAT PROJECT AND JESS WITH LAMB PROJECT
Wildcats Tie School Record for Wins
The Wildcats’ basketball team tied the school record for wins in a season by defeating Hallsville, 54-45 at Hallsville Tuesday night. The win was the Wildcats 25th of the season. They are 10-2 in district play and 25-6 for the season. Victor Iwuakor led the Wildcats in scoring with 18 points and Bryson Lynn added 17 points. Keaston Willis scored 8 points. The Wildcats finished second in the district. They will face North Forney in bi-district action at Lindale next Tuesday night at 7 p.m. The Wildcats can break the school record for wins in a season with a bi-district victory.
Saltillo’s Fourth Quarter Scoring Keeps District Season Record Perfect
The Saltillo Lions remained unbeaten in district play but it wasn’t easy Tuesday night. The Lions edged by Sulphur Bluff, 43-38.
Sulphur Bluff led 9-8 after one quarter and 20-17 at halftime. The score was tied 29-29 after three quarters. Saltillo outscored Sulphur Bluff in the fourth quarter, 14-9 to take the win. The Lions are 8-0 in district play and 18-14 overall.
Trevor Moore led the Lions with 14 points and Michael Simmons scored 11. Other Lions scorers included Mathew Gurley with 4 points, Walker McGill, Adam Valenzuela, Dakota Patridge and Lyle Bench who all had 3 points. Logan Camp scored 2 points.
The Saltillo Lions JV also had a dominating 61-14 win over Sulphur Bluff. The Lions JV jumped out to a 12-3 first quarter lead and increased their lead in each quarter. Colt Speer led the Saltillo JV with 20 points. Nathan Valenzuela had 13 points. Ben Moore scored 12 points. Michael Clover added 8 points. Levi Hoover had 4 points. Dillon Beadle and Hendrick Rios scored 2 points apiece. The Saltillo JV ended their season at 17-3.
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Lady Cats Soccer Defeats Greenville; Travels to Hallsville Friday
The Lady Cats’ soccer team scored a pair of goals in the first half and one more in the second half in a 3-0 win over Greenville Tuesday night at the SSHS Track Complex. The win kept the Lady Cats at 4-1 in district play near the top of the district standings.
At 13:20 of the first half, freshman Sophie Young scored the games first goal on a good assist from Mileena Zirretta. Then with 7:00 left to play in the first half, Makenna Kager put the ball in the net for the Lady Cats. Gracie Boyer scored in the second half at the 36:16 mark. The Lady Cats are now 9-4-2 for the season.
The Lady Cats wrap up the first half of district play with a match at Hallsville Friday night.
Wildcats Soccer Loses in Greenville
The Wildcats’ soccer team took a hard loss, 2-1 in Greenville Tuesday night on the road. The Lions scored both of their goals on penalty kicks. The Wildcats had a penalty kick blocked. In district play, the Wildcats now have one win, a shootout loss and three outright losses. The Wildcats are 8-4-2 for the season.
The Wildcats end the first half of district play Friday night as they play host to Hallsville at the SSHS Track Complex.
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Says One Loss Does Not Define Season
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Jeff Chapman said his team seemed a little off during their 46-43 bi-district loss to North Forney Monday night at Rockwall-Heath. He said even when his team had a 12 point lead, he didn’t feel it was safe. Coach Chapman said North Forney was better than a fourth place team and he was impressed with the deep three pointers several of their players made.
He said the Lady Cats got what they wanted as district champions. A match up with a fourth place team. Coach Chapman said he couldn’t imagine what the three district teams ahead of North Forney must be like. He said the shots just were not falling for the Lady Cats Monday night. They shot only 28% from the field, or 13 of 46. The Lady Cats made just one of ten three point shots. Coach Chapman said he refuses to let one loss define the Lady Cats season.
He applauded the Lady Cats for the season they had. A 26-4 record. 12-0 in district play and district champs. Winning 19 straight games. He called the season successful. Coach Chapman said he was heartbroken for the team, especially for his four seniors. He said after the game, the Lady Cats locker room featured frustration and disappointment. Coach Chapman said the playoff atmosphere is impossible to duplicate. He called the Lady Cats’ effort excellent and noted they worked to the end trying to win. Coach Chapman loved watching the Lady Cats still holding on to the rope at mid court after the game. He said the girls became friends and made personal sacrifices to make the team better. Coach Chapman thanked the fans for their support. He said you have to take both ups and downs in sports. Coach Chapman noted that only the state champion ends up happy at the end of the playoffs.
Winnsboro Police Report February 6-12, 2017
Winnsboro Police made one arrest, investigated a two vehicle minor accident, responded to 125 calls for service, and issued 44 citations and 37 warnings during the February 6-12, 2017 report period.
Brandon Weems, 43 of Winnsboro, was arrested February 6, 2017 for assault causing bodily injury/family.
A two vehicle minor accident February 10th in the 500 block of West Broadway had no injuries reported.
