Lady Cats Soccer Scores Big Win at Texas High
Last year a road win at Texas High was credited by Lady Cats Soccer Coach Jesus DeLeon with being a catalyst for the nice playoff run the Lady Cats had later in the season. The Lady Cats won a similar big road win, 1-0 at Texas High Tuesday night.
After both teams failed to score in the first half, the Lady Cats broke through for a goal in the second half. The win avenges a Lady Cats’ 2-1 regulation lose at home to the Lady Tigers back on February 3.
The Lady Cats improved their district record to 6-3. Their season mark is now 11-6-2. The Lady Cats have a bye on Friday. They will play Mt. Pleasant at the SSHS Track Complex next Tuesday night. The Lady Cats won at Mt. Pleasant in dramatic fashion on February 10 scoring in the last 15 seconds of overtime to take a 2-1 win.
Lady Cats’ Softball Wins Slug-fest at McKinney
The Lady Cats’ softball team won a wild, 11-9 slug-fest at McKinney Tuesday night.
The Lady Cats scored 3 first inning runs only to see the Lions put up 4. Both teams scored a run in the third and the Lions led 5-4. The Lady Cats tied the game in the top of the fourth only to see the Lions add 2 to lead, 7-5. A 4 run fifth inning put the Lady Cats up 9-7. The Lions reduced the lead to 9-8 after six innings. The Lady Cats added 2 more runs in the top of the seventh and they led 11-8. The Lady Cats yielded 1 seventh inning run but held on to win 11-9.
Alli Fite pitched 4 innings striking out 5 and Bailey Haggerty threw 3 innings with 4 strikeouts.
The Lady Cats pounded out 9 hits. Alyssa Abron had 2 hits and she drew 2 walks. Sadie Stroud also had 2 hits. Brinklee Driver, Stroud and Kelsey Wallace all had 2 RBIs.
The Lady Cats committed 2 errors. The McKinney Lions had 8 hits but hurt their own cause with 7 costly errors.
The Lady Cats also defeated the Lions, 7-1 during the Sulphur Springs Varsity Softball Tournament. The Lady Cats are now 9-2 for the season. They will begin play in a three-day Wylie tournament Thursday.
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Blend Club Elects New Officers
NEW OFFICERS The Blend Club at PJC-Sulphur Springs Center has elected a slate of new officers for the spring semester. The new officeholders include, from left, Kaleigh Pitre, secretary; Skye Gauntt, president, and Chris Goodson, vice president. The Blend Club, a student service organization, meets each week to study and discuss a subject of interest. Spanish instructor Mayra Cummings is club advisor.
Play It Forward Benefits CANHelp
Swing into spring and help your community, while enjoying a family fun filled day.
CANHelp is holding its 3rd Annual PLAY IT FORWARD Tennis Tournament & Fundraiser on Saturday, May 6th at the Sulphur Springs High School Tennis Courts.
Don’t know how to play tennis….no worries. The tournament is open at all ages and skill levels. Or come out to enjoy a day of family fun, children’s activities, silent auction and great food. All proceeds from the PLAY IT FORWARD tennis tournament and auction will be used to continue and expand CANHelp’s community assistance programs.
In 2016, CANHelp provided over $64,000 to Hopkins county families in need, through its rent and utility financial assistance programs. CANHelp not only helps Hopkins county families during difficult times but works with them to gain self-sufficiency through resume writing, job search and preparation services, along with providing information for continuing education and budget counseling.
For more information or to register come by CANHelp at 613 Gilmer ST, or call Adela Martinez at 903-885-9797. Registration is also available at online at www.canhelponline.org. Unable to attend, but want to support our programs, donations are always welcome at 613 Gilmer or can be made online.
Agreement in Principle Reached to Transfer Ownership of Local Newspaper
Ownership of the Sulphur Springs News Telegram, Country World, Neighborhood Shopper, and Down Home Living magazine will be transferred to Southern Newspapers according to an agreement in principle announced by Echo Publishing Company Tuesday in a News Telegram front page story .
Dolph Tillotson, President of Southern, assured the staff of the publications that no major changes are planned in staffing or in publications or frequency of publication. Scott Keys, President and COO of Echo Publishing stated that SNI has the same respect for community and values that have guided the Frailey-Keys family during the 65 years of ownership of the local paper. Keyes noted in a News Telegram front page story Tuesday that the single, family-owned daily newspapers are almost impossible to maintain.
Echo Publishing will continue operating its Commercial Printing division and both the newspaper and the printing company will be housed in the current facility. Echo Publishing Company will maintain ownership of the building and the newspaper will rent space for two years following finalization of the sale.
Southern Newspapers Inc, a privately owned Texas corporation, currently owns the Paris News, Texas’ oldest newspaper The Galveston County Daily News, and newspapers in Lufkin, Nacogdoches, New Braunfels, Seguin, Kerrville, Baytown, Bay City, Del Rio, Lake Jackson-Brazoria County, three newspapers in Alabama, and one in Tennessee. Founded in the 1950’s by B. Carmage Walls, the company is owned today by his daughter Lissa Williams Walls.
Since the days of F. W. “Bill” Frailey and William “Bill” Bradford, KSST and the News-Telegram worked together promoting the progress and growth of Sulphur Springs and the surrounding area. Frailey served as publisher of the newspaper until 1975 when his son-in-law, Clarke Keyes was named publisher. Keys’ son Scott became publisher in 1995.
Lady Cat Track Takes First at Denison
The Lady Cats’ track team took first place at their first meet of the season last Thursday at Denison. Coach Triston Abron said he was really pleased with the way his team competed. He added the team wasn’t in real good track shape yet.
Abbi Beggs took first in the discus and Jamille Hall was third. Imani Taylor was first in the long jump in second in triple jump. N’ysa Dugan was second in long jump. Kaylee Jefferson earned points by placing in the high jump. Freshman Hannah Moore also competed in high jump.
Distance runner Sydni Washburn was first in the 3200-meters and either first or second in the 1600-meters, according to Coach Abron. Freshman Macie Williams got second in the 800-meter run. The team of Dugan, Taylor, Abbi Baier and Sadavia Porter took first in the 4X100-meter race. The 4X200-meter team of Dugan, Taylor, Sheretta Hill and Porter won their race impressively, according to Coach Abron. Dugan and Porter fnished 1-2 in the 100-meter dash. Baier and Faith Hatley came in first and second in both the 110-meter hurdles and the 300-meter hurdles.
The Lady Cats and the Wildcats’ track teams will compete in their own Sulphur Springs Track Meet this Friday at the SSHS Track Complex.
Lady Cat Golf Continues Improvement
The Lady Cats’ golf team, playing without its’ top player, struggled in a tournament at Hide-A-Way Lake Golf Course in Lindale on Monday. Lady Cats Golf Coach Whitney Spigener said her team shot 448, good enough for seventh place out of thirteen teams. She said Morgan Landers was ill and could not play Monday.
Participating were Alissa Sotelo, Emma Lane, Charleigh Potts and Alyssa Underwood. Coach Spigener said Underwood shot about ten strokes better than her previous best and finished in 17th place. Coach Spigener said she had forgotten how hilly and sandy this particular course was and she added it took its toll.
The Lady Cats will play next at Garden Valley Golf Club in Lindale on March 9.
Game Day: Soccer, Softball
We have soccer and softball on this Tuesday game day. The Wildcats’ soccer team will be at home hosting Texas High at the SSHS Track Complex. There is a JV contest at 5:30 p.m. with the varsity game at around 7 p.m. The Wildcats need a win to help them get back into the playoff hunt. The Wildcats beat Texas High in Texarkana back on February 3. The Wildcats come in with 2 wins, 2 shootout losses and 4 outright losses in district play. They are 9-5-3 for the season. We’ll have Wildcats’ soccer for you Tuesday evening on KSST Radio at around 7 p.m. We will also videotape the game for replay on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable at a later date.
The Lady Cats’ soccer team is at Texas High this Tuesday evening. The JV game is at 5:30 p.m. The varsity plays at around 7:15 p.m. When the two teams played here on February 3, Texas High got a win. The Lady Cats are hoping for a different outcome this time around. The Lady Cats are 5-3 in district play. They are 10-6-2 for the season.
Finally the Lady Cats’ softball team has a rematch with McKinney at McKinney Tuesday evening. There will be a JV game at 4:30 p.m. with the varsity getting underway at around 6 p.m. The Lady Cats defeated McKinney during the Sulphur Springs Varsity Softball Tournament on February 18. The Lady Cats are 8-2 for the season.
Lamar Primary Students Celebrate 28 Days of Kindness
During the month of February Lamar Primary School has been practicing 28 days of kindness. The event ended Tuesday, February 28, as students and staff, joined by a number of parents, marched from the school to Celebration Plaza. Principal Rowena Johnson read a list of acts carried out by the students. Students were reminded to continue the acts of kindness.
Each child was carrying a red balloon which was released in celebration of the final day. Following the release, they marched back to the school. Sulphur Springs Police served to escort students during the entire march.
