Wildcats Relentless Against Pine Tree; Face Determined Marshall
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens had a lot to talk about on KSST and Channel 18 TV Saturday Morning Coach’s Show after Friday night’s 49-21 win at Pine Tree. He said after the Wildcats fell behind the Pirates, 14-0 in the first quarter, the defense made some adjustments that helped slow Pine Tree down.
He praised the play of defensive linemen Cameron Cooks and D’Ideric Dugan who put a relentless pass rush on the Pirates’ quarterback. Defensive lineman Haven Tennison made a solid play on a goal line stand fourth down play that turned the ball over on downs. Coach Owens also praised the play of corner Terrell Turman. He said after the defense adjusted, the offense began to pour on the points.
Receiver Tyrese Peters was able to play for the first time after a season and a half of injuries and he scored three touchdowns the first three times he touched the ball. Quarterback Ryan Humphries completed 15 of 19 passes for 326 yards and five touchdowns and he also had a long run for a score. Coach Owens called Humphries extremely consistent. He also praised the offensive line for maintaining their blocks. Linemen Gideon Gregory and Richard Green had excellent games according to Coach Owens. He also liked the hard running of backs Searn Rodgers and Lawrence Worth. The coach also liked the pooch kicking of Angel Tavera.
The win put the Wildcats in a three-way tie for first place with Texas High and Hallsville. Coach Owens said one of the team’s goals is to return to the playoffs. The Marshall Mavericks come to Gerald Prim Stadium this Friday. They are 0-1 in district play after losing to Texas High. Their season record is 1-4 but Coach Owens cautioned that the Mavericks have played a very rough schedule. They have Cameron Haller back on offense. He’s the district’s leader rusher. Coach Owens called Haller the best athlete in the district and an exceptional player. He added Marshall lost a lot of players off last year’s team due to graduation. After last week’s district loss, Coach Owens expects Marshall to come into Friday’s game desperate for a win.
Lady Cats Lead District; Face Mt Pleasant Tuesday
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness said he knew the Lady Cats match at Pine Tree would be a tough one. He expected the Lady Pirates to be feeling good about themselves after the bumped off Hallsville earlier in the week. The Lady Cats lost a hard fought set 1, 32-30 and had to rally from a 2-1 deficit to take a 3-2 win.
The Lady Cats had to play without one of their best players. Center net player Mieke Van Benthem turned an ankle in practice earlier in the week could not play against Pine Tree. Madi Vickery filled in for VanBenthem and she did well according to Coach Maness.
The win put the Lady Cats into a first place tie with Hallsville. The Lady Cats will have both Hallsville and Pine Tree on their home court during the second half of district play. Coach Maness noted that if the Lady Cats can win out in district play they would be district champs.
Coach Maness praised Sheretta Hill, Vickery and Kaylee Jefferson for their offense. He added the Lady Cats played excellent defense.
The Lady Cats are now 3-1 in district play and 24-8 for the season. They will travel to Mt. Pleasant for a district contest Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. Coach Maness said the Pine Tree win on the road gave his team a lot of confidence.
SSHS/SSMS Cross Country Teams Compete at Lovejoy
The Wildcats’ cross country team finished tenth and the Lady Cats thirteenth at a huge meet at Lucas Lovejoy last Saturday. Cross Country Coach Ross Hicks says about 3700 runners were signed up for the meet. The Wildcats competed against 40 teams in a regular 6A-5A class and the Lady Cats were in a 37 team field.
Peyton Vickery finished in nineteenth place to lead the Wildcats. As usual, sophomore Landon Thornton was just a few seconds behind the Wildcats’ leader. Sophomore Eli Sellers was third among Wildcats. Andrew Escobar was fourth and Ed Ramirez fifth.
For the Lady Cats, they were led by Hannah Dixon followed by Lauren Helm, Gracie Boyer and then freshman Sydney Washburn.
Former local Cross Country Coach Andy Holt showed up to cheer on his former teams.
Coach Hicks says the Middle School Team also was able to compete. He says it was the first cross country experience for many of those runners.
Next the Wildcats and Lady Cats will run at Mt. Pleasant Saturday. The Mt. Pleasant course will host the district meet also on October 19. Coach Hicks say he expects to see many district opponents at Saturday’s meet.
Frameworks Class at PJC_Sulphur Springs Center
VISIT WITH INSTRUCTOR These members of the frameworks class at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center visit with their instructor, Sulphur Springs campus Director Jeri Delaney (lower right), before their class begins. The framework curriculum is designed to assist students to document their college/university-level learning for academic credit and focus on their progress. Students pictured are, from left, Arturo Hernandez, Chris Goodson, Skye Gauntt, Damon Donald and Justin Wade.
Commissioners Purchase SUVs for Sheriff’s Deputies
Monday morning Hopkins County Commissioners accepted bids on road materials, road oil, and culverts, accepted a new personnel policy for the county, and accepted bids for new Sheriff’s Service SUVs and two used dump trucks.
County Judge Robert Newsom stated the commissioners have been working on the personnel policy for one year. He said some changes have been made including a per diem expense for travel. Prior to this year, travel expenses for county staff had been based on receipts that were turned in to the auditor. Now, a flat rate per day will be paid. Newsom said overall there would be a savings for the county
Texas Country Ford in Winnsboro was low bidder for three new Sheriff’s Service SUV’s. The Sheriff’s department is moving from pickups to SUV’s for deputies. Commissioners also will purchase two used 2010 diesel dump trucks from a company in Louisiana.
Commissioners also read proclamations naming October 2-8 as 4-H Week in Hopkins County. The 4-H program in Texas is 108 years old this year. They also named October 7th Hopkins County Beef Day in honor of the NETBIO Ribeye Roundup.
Following the regular session of Commissioner’s Court, they met with TxDOT regarding work that needs to be performed in the county. This afternoon, according to Judge Newsom, TxDOT will be looking bridges in need of repair.
Comprehensive Master Plan for City On Council Agenda Tuesday
Discussion and action on the selection of a planning consultant for Comprehensive Master Plan for the City of Sulphur Springs and action on a Resolution authorizing the settlement of part or all of a lawsuit brought by the city and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality against SS Seniors, LLC, Accent Developers, LLC, and others are on the agenda for the Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night at 6 p.m. The Council meets in the Council Room, 201 North Davis Street.
Now that the plan for the downtown area is in full swing, the city staff and council are now turning their attention in a look at the whole city. The current city master plan is 20 years old and is ready for an update according to City Manager Marc Maxwell. He stated that city staff will recommend Toole Design Group and Ian Lockwood to design the plan. Lookwood is the individual that designed Main Street, Connally Street, and the Celebration Plaza/square.
The session will be preceded by an Executive Session at 6 p.m. to discuss pending litigation.
During the session, the council will consider second and final reading on a number of ordinances including budget items and the Food and Food Establishments ordinance. There are a total of 17 items on the agenda.
Local Woman Arrested for Aggravated Assault With Deadly Weapon
As Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies arrived at a disturbance on FM 2560, they found Maria Guadal Sanchez-Estrada, 27 in her residence with numerous injuries to her head and face indicating a severe altercation. However, on further investigation, she was arrested for Aggravated Assault Family Violence with a Deadly Weapon.
Sanchez-Estrada followed the victim into the work shed when he arrived home with three minor children and items to be stored in the shed. She had a handgun and intended to start an argument. She pointed/aimed the weapon with intent to intimidate. He stated he felt fear for his life and threw a case of soda at her. She dropped the weapon. He cleared the weapon and removed it from the immediate area.
She continued with a physical fight leaving scratches on the male’s body. The altercation ended when she went into the residence and called police. The male remained in the work shed with the children. The handgun was located by the deputies.
She is in Hopkins County Jail on a $25,000 bond.
One Vehicle Accident Results in Death of Yantis School Board Member
A one vehicle accident on State Highway 154 South, near the FM1567E intersection resulted in the death of the driver, Yantis School Board Member Michael Kenney, 49. Kenney was 1.5 miles from his home at the time of the accident, according to Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings.
Cummings stated that witnesses following Kenney stated he was driving with no problems when suddenly he crossed into the oncoming lane of traffic and left the roadway hitting a tree.
Michael Kenney
Cummings said Kenney had a history of seizures and it is thought he had a seizure causing the accident. JP Cummings has ordered an autopsy.
Renovation On State Highway 19 in Rains County Begins October 3
PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that work to renovate State Highway 19 in Rains County will begin Oct. 3, 2016.
Contractor DL Lennon Inc., Commerce, Texas, was awarded the contract for this project valued at more than $8.4 million. TxDOT officials said the contractor has 255 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project. The target completion date is November 2017.
The contractor’s work crews will rehabilitate the existing roadway from US 69 in Emory northward to the Hopkins-Rains County line. Crews will rework the existing roadway base, apply cement treatment and install a new pavement overlay using hot mix asphalt, officials said.
The contractor will perform this work in phases, to keep north- and south-bound traffic moving along the highway and to minimize temporary lane closures.
TxDOT officials advised drivers who frequent this roadway to reduce their speed and remain on alert as they approach and travel through work zones, and to avoid distracted driving. Access to adjacent property will be maintained at all times while this work is underway, officials said.
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