Soccer: Wildcats 1-1 in District Following Loss in Mt Pleasant
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The Wildcats Soccer Team battled with Mt. Pleasant on the road Friday night ended up losing, 2-0. The two teams were tied 0-0 after the first half. The Tigers tallied two goals in the second half. The loss evens the Wildcats district record at 1-1. The Wildcats are 6-6-1 this season.
After opening with two road games in district play, the Wildcats will now have three straight home games in the friendly confines of Gerald Prim Stadium. The first of those will feature Pine Tree Tuesday night at 7 p.m.
Basketball: Lynn’s 26 Points Not Enough in Wildcat Loss to Mt Pleasant
The Wildcats Basketball Team struggled on the road Friday night as Mt. Pleasant claimed a 68-52 win at home. Bryson Lynn led the Wildcats with 26 points and Keaston Willis added 19 points. The loss drops the Wildcats to 2-7 in district play and 9-16 for the season. The Wildcats will try to get back on the winning track in district play when they play Greenville at Wildcats Gym Tuesday night. Back on January 8 the Wildcats defeated the Lions, 72-65 at Greenville.
Basketball: Lady Cats Defeat Mt Pleasant
It might not have been the prettiest of wins but the Lady Cats Basketball Team got the job done Friday night as they defeated Mt. Pleasant, 54-25. The Lady Cats held the Lady Tigers scoreless in the first quarter and they led 11-0. The score went to 27-8 at the half and 42-19 after three quarters.
Kaylee Jefferson led the Lady Cats with 11 points. Autumn Tanton and Daieyshia Pruitt added 9 points each and Sadavia Porter scored 8.
The win allowed the Lady Cats to stay right on the heels of first place Hallsville, as the Lady Bobcats escaped with a 56-54 win at Texas High Friday night to go 9-1 in district play. The Lady Cats district record is now 8-2. They are 22-6 for the season.
The Lady Cats have their last two district road games next week as they go to Greenville on Tuesday night before their rematch at Hallsville next Friday night.
New Jail Serves as Hostel For the Night
A prisoner transport passing through Hopkins County profited from the new accommodations at the Hopkins County jail. Approximately 13 were housed overnight locally Thursday night. The prisoner transport vehicle broke down in the county. With a jail capacity of 192, the additional prisoners did not move the facility toward non-compliance with jail standards. Numbers had been an issue with the old jail building.
The hosted prisioners moved on toward their destination Friday.
Going to Disney World ?
In response to the travel offer to “tag along” with the SSHS Football teams that are going to Orlando, several families and fans made the call to sign up and confirm their trip. Today’s deadline to make a deposit of $200 per traveler proved to be very desirable for Wildcat fans. KSST News spoke with Jamie Lunt, the coordinator for the trip and she said dozens signed up in the last two days bringing the total to well over 200 athletes, coaches, cheerleaders, family and fans that will make the trip to Orlando. This obviously does not take into account all of the fans who decide to book their travel on their own and still attend the game.
The “tag along” package offered by KSA Events gave family and fans a unique opportunity to travel with the team and stay at the same resort as well as enjoying meals and other events with the team. Although the deadline is today, Friday January 29th, when talking with Jamie Lunt, she expressed that she would be working late tonight to get all of the fans that wanted in on the package a chance to call in and reserve. Her number is (800)813-7193 and her extension is 3109. One package offered was for a lesser price but did NOT include airfare. Details of all of the options can be found here: Tag Along Package
This will certainly be a unique experience for all of those involved.
“Updated” Arrests Now Total Seven in ATV Thefts; Two Arrested Friday
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Brian Wheeler
Two more arrests for organized crime were made Friday as the number climbs to seven (7) individuals involved in the theft of utility, all-terrain vehicles in three states. Booked into Hopkins County Jail and placed on $50,000 bond was Brian Wheeler, 41. Also arrested was a David Rockwell, 34. Rockwell was placed on $200,000 bond Saturday morning by Justice of the Peace B. J. Teer.
Hopkins County Criminal investigators, Sulphur Springs Police Department Detectives, and Investigator Tony Hurley have been working since last November with others to round up what is thought to be a ring of some 20 or 21 individuals plying their trade of theft in Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Texas. The group took six (6) all-terrain vehicles from the local Nor-Tex Tractor. At least 13 vehicles have been recovered and more are expected.
Others who have been arrested include Ricardo Saldivar, 34, of Combine Texas, who was arrested in Seagoville; James Lindy Minter, 37, Joshua Christopher Terry, 34, and Laronda Kaye Reed, 29, all of Kemp; and Darrell Wayne Waites from Rapides Parish Louisiana. All have been charged locally with organized criminal activity.
Buford Park Pavilion Update
Work on the Pavilion at Buford Park has advanced quickly this week. Support beams are in place and the roof should be completed quickly. Tables will be put in place before the project is completed.
Over 65, Take Care to Read Ballot Request
Both political parties are sending out vote-by-mail applications to citizens over 65-years of age. Republicans were first to send out an applications. Several have responded. Democrats are now sending out a ballot for their party.
Debbie Shirley states that if one sends in a second, they have to cancel the first request. That means that if you desired to vote in the Republican Primary for the March 1st election and you send in the second request that is Democrat, you nullify the first and will receive the Democrat ballot. She advises that those over 65 read carefully the vote-by-mail application received to be assured they are receiving the ballot they request.
Shirley said these applications are being sent out by candidates and not her office.
Monday Jury Call for 8th Judicial District Court Cancelled
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The jury panel summoned to appear Monday, February 1st at 8:30 in the morning for 8th Judicial District Court Judge Eddie Northcutt has been CANCELLED.
Friday Game Day For Wildcats and Lady Cats Sports
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta is hoping for the same focus and effort from his team tonight that they displayed in a two-point loss to Texas High on Tuesday night. Tonight the Wildcats travel to Mt. Pleasant for a 7:30 p.m. game. The Wildcats are 2-6 in district play and they are in a sixth place tie.
The Lady Cats Basketball Team will be at home tonight at 7 p.m. for a game against Mt. Pleasant. They hope to keep pace with first place Hallsville. The Lady Cats are 8-2 in district play and 21-6 overall. They are in second place, I game back of Hallsville. We’ll bring you the Lady Cats and Lady Tigers rivalry game tonight at 7 p.m. on KSST radio. We’ll also videotape the game for replay later on Suddenlink Cable.
Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats Soccer Teams also play Mt. Pleasant tonight. The Wildcats, 1-0 in district play, are at Mt. Pleasant for a 7 p.m. match. The Tigers are also 1-0.
The Lady Cats Soccer Team will play Mt. Pleasant at 7 p.m. at Gerald Prim Stadium tonight. The Lady Cats are 1-0 in district play and they have a six match shutout string and an eight match winning streak.
The Wildcats Tennis Team is playing in a Hallsville tournament today. It got underway at 8 a.m. this morning.
