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Local Runaway Sought by Family, Law Enforcement
Sulphur Springs Police and the family of Ashlyn Wood, 14, are seeking the minor believed to be with Matthew Cady, 19. It is thought they are in the Dallas or surrounding area. It is thought that she is saying she is 19-years old, that she and Cady are married, and that they have baby on the way. She is considered a runaway by law enforcement.
Anyone with information regarding the minor, listed as a runaway, please call 9-1-1 or the SSPD at 903-885-7602.
Identifying Information Found on Body That of Man Wanted for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
In mid-May of this year, Hopkins County Sheriff’s officers obtained a warrant for the arrest of Michael Scott Ross. The charges in the warrant were for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, according to the Hopkins County Sheriff’s office. Ross’ identifying information was found on a mummified-body in a pickup in a grove of trees near a county road just off FM 1870 Tuesday morning.
The body of a white male was found in a 1992 Chevrolet pickup registered to Ross. The pickup was in an Atmos Energy right-of-way. In the wallet found near the body in the pickup was Ross’ drivers license and social security card. A hose running from the tail pipe of the vehicle to the enclosed cab was identified as the source for the toxic gas inhalation found in the autopsy of the body. No fuel remained in the pickup. There was no evidence of trauma to the body according to the autopsy.
Final identity of the body awaits dental records. The medical examiner’s office also awaits a toxicology report.
Along with the warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child, a Blue Warrant for parole violation had also been issued for Ross, according to the Sheriff’s office.
Sulphur Springs Woman Arrested for Injury to a Child
Ashley Deann Glover, 30, of Sulphur Springs is in Hopkins County Jail following her arrest on a warrant for injury to a child and for violation of probation for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams.
The offense occurred on July 5, 2016 when a child in her care tested positive for drugs during an investigation by Child Protective Services. Bond for the offense was set at $30,000.
Congressman Ratcliffe Leads Group Demanding Investigation of Clinton Foundation
Congressman Ratcliffe (stock photo)
Lady Cats Improve Record to 19-7
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team made quick work of Paris Tuesday evening winning 3-0 in Wildcats Gym. However the first set was very competitive with the Lady Cats eking out a 25-23 win. Then the Lady Cats got stronger wrapping up the match, 25-18 and 25-13.
Lady Cat Mieke VanBenthem was very dominant at the net with ten kills, one block solo and 2 block assists. Abbi Baier also has a solid game for the Lady Cats. Coach Justin Maness also praised Anden Hammack’s accurate passing and Tori Moore’s assists. Hammack also had 7 digs while Moore recorded a whopping 35 assists along with 5 digs and a block solo. Also in digs, Imani Taylor had 6 and Maggie McGlammery had 5. Madi Vickery had 4 kills. Kaylee Jefferson also got 2 block assists.
The Lady Cats improved their record to 19-7. They will play at Liberty-Eylau Friday at 6 p.m.
Game Day: Lady Cats Host Paris
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team will return to their home court for a non-district match against one of their old traditional rivals, Paris, Tuesday evening. The freshmen and JV teams will begin play at 4:30 p.m. with the varsity game set to start at around 6 p.m.
The Lady Cats are coming off a Tyler tournament where they went 4-2 and captured the Silver Bracket Championship. The Lady Cats are 18-7 for the season. We’ll bring you Lady Cats’ volleyball live Tuesday from Wildcats Gym at around 6 p.m.
We will also videotape the match for replay on Channel 18 TV on Suddenlink Cable at a later date. As soon as volleyball ends, we’ll join the Texas Rangers broadcast.
Wildcats’ Offensive and Defensive Coordinators Talk Friday Nights
Wildcat Offense
Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said he learned some things about the Wildcats’ offense in the Sulphur Springs, 43-42 win over Sherman at Gerald Prim Stadium last Friday night. Coach Young said he was pleased watching the offense play and make plays. Ironically, he said a poor third quarter that featured few Wildcats snaps might have helped some players last through the entire game. Several players had cramping issues that threatened to shut them down early before the light third quarter. Coach Young liked the physical play by the offense and their fast tempo. Running backs really stepped up. Coach Young said he had never seen Jaylon Hawkins run better. Searn Rodgers, about fourth on the depth chart was expected to get five or ten carries at the most. He ended up with about 20 as he gained 150 yards. With some depth, Coach Young wondered who might be the next receiver to have a big day and make lots of catches. Landry Tyson and Simeon Taylor both had big TD grabs for the Wildcats Friday night. Coach Young had this scouting report for Seminole Ridge of Florida, who the Wildcats play Friday at 7 p.m. at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Stadium at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Coach Young said the Seminole Ridge defensive scheme is similar to Sherman’s except the Hawks are mostly smaller and faster. The Hawks do have size at linebacker. Coach Young said they have speed in the secondary and said the entire defense does a good job of running to the football. He said they will present a challenge to the Wildcats who he said would have to pay attention to details. Coach Young is hoping for another physical and fast evening on offense.
Wildcats Defense
Even though the Wildcats’ defense allowed 42 points last Friday night, Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Triston Abron said he was excited by the way the defense competed and played. They did give up several big plays for scores. Coach Abron said defenders must continue to read their keys properly and be in the right spots. He said if they do, it should make it hard for offenses to move the football. The Wildcats’ defense did hold Sherman scoreless in the fourth quarter coming up with some big stops and turnovers. Coach Abron also liked the way the defense tackled Friday night. He said the players and coaches are both trying to learn a new scheme, the 3-4 defense. In a blast from the past, this Friday night , Seminole Ridge is expected to run an old school slot T formation set that will feature motion, pulling linemen and misdirection. Coach Abron described it as smash mouth, in your face and coming right at you. He added not a lot of people are running an offense like this anymore.
Wildcats Itinerary for Orlando Trip
The Wildcats’ football team along with cheerleaders and athletic trainers have a busy itinerary in Florida. Also in there are games for the JV and varsity teams.
The football team will depart at noon Wednesday with cheerleaders getting away at 2:30 p.m. At a meeting Monday night in the high school cafeteria, about two-thirds of the players and even some of the coaches indicated they had never flown before. Upon arrival in Orlando, the football team will practice. Wednesday evening a pizza party is planned.
On a busy Thursday, the Wildcats will practice in the morning. The cheerleaders will be attending a work shop. Later they both will head to Epcot for a meeting, dinner and a laser light show. They are also expected to have a little time to spend at Disney World.
Friday is game day. First on the agenda is breakfast and a pep rally. The JV team will play at 10 a.m. our time at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Stadium at Disney World in Orlando. The varsity game against Seminole Ridge Community High School is scheduled for 7 p.m., our time, on the same field. Games could be delayed by weather. After the game another pizza party is planned.
Saturday is a fun day. A trip to Blizzard Beach is planned along with time in the park at Disney World. A trip to the Magic Kingdom is planned for Saturday evening. Sunday will be mostly a travel day. A morning trip to Hollywood Studios is also on the agenda.
Departure from Orlando should be at around 1 p.m. with arrival at Love Field at around 6 p.m. That should have the group getting back to Sulphur Springs between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.
