Flags Lowered in Honor of Firefighters’ Memorial Day
Help-A-Child Benefit Kicks Off Saturday Morning
Saturday morning was busy, busy, busy for those involved with the annual Help-A-Child Benefit! Chili and dutch oven cobbler cooks were at work early this morning and ready to feed the crowds around 11 am. Lake Country Antique Tractor Association kicked off their tractor pulling around 9 am and were still going steady around noon. FFA projects were ready to be auctioned off and many were anticipating the Stone Groove Band featuring Queen Sadie Evans at 5 pm!
Lady Cats Aggressive in 3-1 Win at Texas High
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team played an aggressive game with a lot of solid attacks Friday as they took a 3-1 win at Texas High. The match featured two teams that were tied for second place in the district. The Lady Cats are now all alone there with a 6-2 district record. They are 27-9 for the season.
The score Friday was 25-16, 25-22, 21-25 and 25-18. Sheretta Hill led the Lady Cats with 13 kills while Autumn Tanton added 10, Abbi Baier 8, Kaylee Jefferson 7 and Mieke VanBenthem 5. Tori Moore provided 34 assists. Anden Hammack and Jefferson both had 14 digs each and Moore added 8. Tanton and VanBenthem had two block solos and Hill added one. The team recorded 16 block assists.
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness said the team’s net play offensively and defensively was strong. He said the team let one set get away from them but then he said they quickly rebounded. Coach Maness said Hill had two of her best hits of the season in set 4 adding that both were solid bangs in front of the 10 foot line. He concluded by saying Texas High is a tough place to play but added that it was nice to get a win on the road.
The Lady Cats play at Greenville Tuesday night.
Wildcats Lose Battle at Texas High
The Wildcats’ football team battled Texas High all game long, staying close to the undefeated and state-ranked Tigers for most of the game at Tiger Stadium Friday night before finally losing, 23-10.
The game opened with offensive flourishes by both teams early before it settled down into a tough defensive struggle. On their first drive, Texas High scored on a short run by back Devuntay Walker to take a 7-0 lead. The Wildcats came right back as back Lawrence Worth scored on a 7 yard run to tie the game at 7-7. Tigers quarterback Cade Pearson threw an 8 yard TD pass to receiver Quan Hampton to give the Tigers a 14-7 lead in the first quarter.
Then as the defenses asserted themselves both teams could only manage a field goal in the second quarter. Texas High’s Isidro Hennandez kicked a 29 yarder and the Wildcats Angel Tavera put one through the uprights from 22 yards out. Texas High led at the half, 17-10. Texas High managed the only second half score as Walker ran 69 yards for a touchdown late in the third quarter. Although the Wildcats did not score in the second half, they were throwing into the end zone as the game ended.
The Wildcats are 1-2 in district play and 2-5 overall. They have a bye next Friday before playing three opponents to determine who will be the small school seeds in the playoffs.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Cattleman’s Classic and Rib-eye Round up
41 cooking teams were at work on Friday morning in preparation of the Cattleman’s Classic on Celebration Plaza Friday night. The Cattleman’s Classic is affiliated with the North East Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO). NETBIO is a group of independent cattle producers who work side by side with Agrilife representatives to enhance the beef industry in North East Texas. NETBIO calves and cows must meet specific requirements to be sold in a NETBIO sale, such as certain vaccinations, certifications by licensed veterinarians, etc.
Wildcats Football Stats Going Into Friday Night at Texas High
Here is a look at the Wildcats statistically going into the Texas High game Friday. The Wildcats are tied for third in the district with a 1-1 record. Their season record is 2-4. The Wildcats offense is #2 in the district behind Texas High. The Wildcats are averaging 30.1 points and 379.8 yards per game. The Wildcats have the sixth best defense in the district. They are giving up 42.1 points and 398.8 yards per game.
The Wildcats are plus 2 for turnovers. They have 8 fumble recoveries and 4 interceptions for a total of 12. They have lost 5 fumbles and have thrown 5 interceptions for a total of 10.
In rushing, back Searn Rodgers is #3 in district with 406 yards. Back Cason Goodson is #12 in district with 204 yards. Colton Allen is #13 in district with 189 yards.
Quarterback Ryan Humphries is the district’s top passer with 89 completions out of 161 passes, that’s 55%, for 1259 yards with 14 touchdowns and five interceptions.
Among receivers, Simeon Taylor is tops in the district with 42 catches and 6 touchdowns. Calvin Eckert is #9 in district with 11 catches. Cor’Tavius Pruitt is tied for #10 in district with 10 catches.
Angel Tavera is #2 in district in punting averaging 33.17 yards per punt on 23 punts.In punt returns, Taylor is #4 in district averaging 5.75 yards on 4 returns.
In interceptions, safety D.J. Abron is tied for first in district with 2 pick offs. The team has four total.
Taylor is tied for fifth in district in scoring with 36 points with his six touchdowns.
In scoring by kickers, Tavera is third in district with 25 points on 19 extra point kicks and 2 field goals.
In total tackles and assists, linebacker Jaxon Reneau has 34, linebacker Easton Silman has 33, linebacker Lawrence Worth and Abron have 32 and linebacker Daniel Moreno has 31. The team’s sack leader is defensive lineman D’Idrec Dugan with 3. The team has 7. Eight players have recovered fumbles: Silman, cornerback Terrell Turman, safety Austin Dodd, cornerback Damiyon Dugan, Abron, Moreno, defensive lineman Jose Rorriquez and safety Tray Dial.
Rangers Playoff Ticket Winner Aaron Edwards
A man on a mission, Aaron Edwards made his way to the KSST studios Friday morning to claim his pair of Ranger Playoff tickets. The tickets were given away during Afternoon Drive on Wednesday. Edwards was at the opening game on Thursday Afternoon, and hopes the Friday playoff game will favor Texas. KSST co-owner Chad Young made the presentation.
Chad Young and Aaron Edwards, Rangers Ticket Winner.
Fall Festival Ribbon Cutting and Chamber of Commerce Mixer; A Video Production
Thursday afternoon, Fall Festival Ribbon Cutting and Chamber of Commerce Mixer at City Hall… A video production of KSST and Videographer Doug Haston:
Training Mandatory for Local Election Workers
Mandatory training for election workers for the November General Election’s 14 Voting Centers in Hopkins County is Tuesday, October 11th or Wednesday, October 12th. Those who desire to receive the training may attend either. Those working in the election must attend one of the sessions.
Debbie Shirley, Hopkins County Clerk stated there are several things to discuss for this election such as the Voter ID Law and conducting multiple elections at each polling location. Her office is sending out notice to the judges and alternates. Each election judge will be given permission to have five (5) workers that includes the judge and alternate judge at all town boxes. (Precincts #1-#4A) The rural boxes will be given four (4) workers that include the judges and alternates.
The training will consist of the new requirements for Voter ID, qualifying voters, provisional voting, processing all paperwork etc. On the electronic voting equipment we will go over setting up the JBC, opening polls, processing provisional ballots, cancelling booths and how to instruct the voter to vote for a write-in candidate and closing polls, instructions on the end of night reports, and other vital information.
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