Friday Gameday Has Four Teams in Action
Friday, Feb. 24 is another busy gameday for Sulphur Springs, with four different teams all playing. First team to get underway Friday is tennis, in Corpus Christi for yet another tourney.
Catch Martinez and his squad look forward to taking on talented programs from across Texas in a tournament they do not normally play in.
Action gets going early Friday at 8 A.M.
Following their tourney in Corpus Christi, Wildcats tennis plays just three more prior to their district tournament.
Also in action on this edition of Friday gameday is Wildcats baseball, in Mount Pleasant for day two of their tourney.
Coach Jerrod Hammack and his squad play two games Friday and Saturday:
- Friday, at 6:30 P.M. vs. host Mount Pleasant
- and Saturday, at 11 A.M. vs Tyler Grace
Also in Mount Pleasant Friday is Lady Cats softball, who are also prepped for day two of their tournament.
Coach Carrillo and his squad play three games over Friday and Saturday:
- Friday, at 12:30 P.M. vs. Prairiland
- Friday at 4 P.M. vs. Farmersville
- and Saturday at 12:30 P.M. vs. host Mount Pleasant
Sulphur Springs went a perfect 2-0 on Thursday, beating Hooks and Rains 3-1 and 1-0, respectively. They are 9-0 heading into Friday, going 7-0 last weekend.
Both soccer teams are off Friday.
Lady Cats soccer won big again on Tuesday, beating Lindale 3-1 at the Prim.
Following that win though, Sulphur Springs observes their bye on Friday, Feb. 24 prior to the start of round two of district play.
A huge duel in Texarkana comes Tuesday as Coach Adriana Brena and her squad head to Pleasant Grove. That district match-up Tuesday at PG may very well be for the district championship.
Both teams enter Tuesday’s duel atop 15-4A, with Sulphur Springs first (4-0) and PG second (3-1).
The Lady Cats are 12-5 on the season.
Wildcats soccer now has a bye on Friday. Coach Alexi Upton notified KSST throughout the week of several schedule changes involving JV and the freshman squad. However, the decision finally came down that all three levels of men’s soccer have a bye Friday.
Liberty Eylau, who was scheduled to host Sulphur Springs Friday, had to forfeit their home match with the Wildcats. As a result, Coach Upton’s squad takes the 4-0 forfeit win over the Leopards.
Men’s soccer is still perfect at 7-0 in district play heading into a Tuesday home duel with Pleasant Grove. PG heads into their game Friday at 4-2, second in 15-4A.
A win on Tuesday versus the Hawks would go a long way towards securing a potential district title.
Sulphur Springs is now 14-7-1 with LE’s forfeit.
Also on deck Friday is Wildcats basketball, playing in Royse City for their Area playoff game.
Coach Brandon Shaver’s team secured a sixth-straight Bi-District championship Tuesday as they escaped Forney with a win.
Their first-round foe, Lindale, came excruciatingly close to eliminating a Wildcat squad that went a perfect 10-0 in district play. They missed a game-tying free throw as the clock expired for a huge potential upset. Eking by the Eagles in Bi-District, 54-53, Sulphur Springs now plays in the second round Friday.
Taking on the Wildcats basketball team is Wilmer-Hutchins, the third-seeded school from 13-4A. Hutch went 14-15 over the regular season, but a 6-4 district record was more than enough to secure them the third playoff seed.
Coach Shaver, his program and followers of the team know all too well not to judge a team from its record, as Sulphur Springs faced an intensely well-coached squad in Lindale Tuesday. Friday’s area match-up should be more of the same, as Hutch plays in the same district as Carter (#2 in all of 4A according to TABC) and Pinkston (#6).
If Wildcats basketball has aspirations of making a deep playoff push, they not only have to beat Wilmer-Hutchins Friday, but they will almost certainly have to go through both Carter and Pinkston.
In fact, Sulphur Springs, if they move on with a win Friday, could play Pinkston in round three early next week. They play 16-4A winner Canton Friday.
But before they can shift their focus to a potential rematch, Wildcats basketball takes on Wilmer-Hutchins Friday.
The area playoff game tips off in Royse City Friday at 7 P.M. Friday’s playoff match-up will be broadcasted onto KSST 1230 AM.
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.
NETLA Friday Show Kicks Off With Poultry
The NETLA Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show 2023 Poultry Contest lead Friday’s activities. Youth filled the arena with pens, buckets, boxes and other containers filled with the chickens the students raised. As the judging of the chickens commenced, cattle was being brought in the other end of the arena in preparation for their time to be judged. Local Hopkins County Extension Agent Mario Villarino was on hand to oversee the festivities and told KSST News that this year’s show and sale is bigger than ever and running smoothly thanks to all of the wonderful volunteers.
This community cares about others, coming together in force time and again to help others, and especially children’s causes. The Junior market Livestock Show and Sale helps young people to become conscientious, caring and responsible adults. NETLA provides youth with the incentive, learning opportunity and business experience to grow into future community leaders for this county. Raising animals also teaches responsibility, results on their actions, and opportunities to succeed – often requiring personal and monetary sacrifices
SSISD Jazz Band Delivers the Musical Goods at CraversTX
February 24, 2023 – The SSISD Wildcat Jazz Band played a set at Craverstx Community Garden on Thursday night. Spectators filled the seats, and others stood around the fire pit. There was a good crowd despite some cooler February weather. Everyone was welcome to sample authentic King Cake and New Orleans Punch.
Spencer Emmert, Director of Bands at SSISD, had little to do during the set. His band was at ease and well rehearsed. A nod and a wave was all it took for the band to perform.
Onlookers praised the band with comments such as, “If I had turned on the radio, and heard this, I wouldn’t think they were highschool kids.”
The CraversTX Community Garden will have events throughout the year. The next event is in March. You can see their events page here.
Lady Cats Soccer Off Friday
Coach Adriana Brena and her squad look to keep the good times rolling next week.
Following a 3-1 win at home over Lindale on Tuesday, Feb. 21 Sulphur Springs takes Friday off.
They resume district play, beginning round two next Tuesday.
Lady Cats soccer following their win over Lindale are 12-5 on the season, still a perfect 4-0 in district play.
The women’s soccer program remains atop District 15-4A, 1.5 games ahead of Pleasant Grove and a full two games above third-place North Lamar (2-2).
Even with the Lady Cats getting Friday off, their next district contest, in Texarkana at PG on Tuesday, could very well be for the district crown.
Sulphur Springs, with the exception of their first match with the Lady Hawks, have outscored district foes 23-2 over four games. Including their district-opening win over PG, that margin increases to 26-3, an almost 9 to 1 goal differential.
They look to complete the season sweep over the Lady Hawks on Tuesday, Feb. 28 when Coach Brena and her squad head to Texarkana.
That duel with PG kicks off Tuesday at 7 P.M.
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.
Man Accused of Multiple Felony Assaults on Spouse
February 23, 2023 – William Shawn Bloyed, a 38 year-old Cumby Tx resident was arrested and charged with multiple counts of felony assault. Those charges include assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated sexual assault, and assault impeding breathing. One count of aggravated kidnapping was also included. Bloyed’s criminal record shows he has been convicted of family violence in the past. The victim of this round of alleged abuse is Bloyed’s wife.
Deputies were dispatched to the Bloyed residence approximately one days after the alleged abuse had occurred. The victim had waited until Bloyed had fallen asleep, then made her escape. Once the victim felt safe, she called authorities to file a report.
The victim and a female friend were able to show deputies the evidence of the abuse i.e. the marks on her body and face. Photographs were taken as evidence.
Reported Abuse
The victim informed deputies her spouse was responsible for the injuries. He had become abusive the evening before at around 6pm. Bloyed had become suspicious of his wife committing adultery. Bloyed then began destroying the inside of their home. He then became enraged that the victim was not ‘cleaning up fast enough’ to suit him. Bloyed then began hitting the victim with his hands and feet. When that didn’t satisfy him, he grabbed a vacuum cleaner attachment and used that to beat her. Before Bloyed was finished, he used a broom handle, belts, and various wooden objects on his wife.
The Day After
The victim allowed deputies to enter the home and locate Bloyed. The found him asleep on the couch. He was issued a Miranda Warning, and arrested. He also granted deputies permission to photograph the residence and continue to obtain evidence. Bloyed was transported to Hopkins County jail without incident.
Due to the nature of her injuries, the victim was transported to a local hospital for evaluation.
Bloyed’s bail totals over $1,600,000.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Wake Village Man Caught With Acid Has Bad Trip Through Cumby
February 23, 2023 – A Cumby police officer observed a black Dodge pickup truck with a defective license plate light on Interstate 30 westbound near mile marker 112 around midnight February 22, 2023 and initiated a traffic stop. The driver continued into the rest area before stopping in the roadside park. The sole occupant of the vehicle was a white male from Wake Village, Texas identified as Todd Michael Parker. A strong odor of marijuana was detected emitting from the vehicle, so the officer initiated a search of the vehicle and found 8.547 ounces of a green plant suspected to be marijuana. Parker was placed under arrest and transported to the Hopkins County jail where a subsequent search of his person revealed a baggie stuffed down the front of his pants containing suspected Lysergic Acid Diethylamide also know as Acid or LSD. Todd Michael Parker remains in the Hopkins County Jail on several charges including Possession of Marijuana >4oz<5lbs, Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1-A <20 Units, and Possessing a Prohibited Substance in a Correctional Facility. Bond has yet to be set on the charges.
Thursday Gameday Has Three Squads in Action
Thursday, Feb. 23 is a busy one for Sulphur Springs, as three of her teams are in action.
Track begins their season Thursday.
In Lindale on Thursday, Feb. 23, Sulphur Springs hopes to get a good jump on the competition — even more so considering that the Wildcats have dropped down to 4A.
A mid-afternoon start-time for the track team, their spring season gets underway Thursday, Feb. 23.
The race to state begins Thursday in Lindale at 4 P.M.
Both baseball and softball begin three day tournaments starting Thursday. Not only that, but both of which take place in Mount Pleasant.
Coach Jerrod Hammack’s squad play back-to-back tourney contests, first against their new district foe in Pittsburg at 4 P.M.
Following that game though, the Wildcats then are set to take on Atlanta, scheduled to tee off at 6:30 P.M.
The tournament continues through Saturday, Feb. 25 as Sulphur Springs plays two more games:
- Friday vs. Mount Pleasant — 6:30 P.M.
- and Saturday vs. Tyler Grace — 11 A.M.
The tournament in Mount Pleasant begins the regular season for Wildcats baseball.
Also in Mount Pleasant is Lady Cats softball, playing in their second tournament of the season.
Coach David Carrillo’s squad is 7-0 after last week’s efforts. Sulphur Springs won their home tournament, going 7-0, but also on Monday stomping Lindale 17-0.
As a result the softball team remains perfect heading into another tourney, this time in a familiar foe in Mount Pleasant.
It begins bright and early Thursday, Feb. 23 as the Lady Cats battle Hooks at 9:30 A.M.
They take a game off before their second and final game on the day in a duel with Rains at 12:30 P.M.
Sulphur Springs plays three games over the following two days:
- Friday vs. Prairiland — 12:30 P.M.
- Friday vs. Farmersville — 4 P.M.
- and Saturday vs. host Mt. Pleasant — 12:30 P.M.
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.
Corvette Production Screeches To A Halt As GM Admits Parts Shortage Idles Plant
February 22, 2023 – Chevrolet has idled the Bowling Green, Kentucky plant for the rest of this week as a parts shortage has shut down production of the popular sports car. The plant employs over 1,300 people and plans to resume production on Monday, February 27th. General Motors has not stated which parts are in short supply but has only indicated that “the parts shortage is not due to a semiconductor chip issue.” No other cars are affected in the shutdown as only Corvette Stingrays and Corvette Z06 vehicles are produced in Bowling Green. This news is disappointing to prospective Corvette owners waiting to purchase a vehicle as the production of the mid-engine sports car has suffered many setbacks in the past few years, due to Covid shutdowns and parts issues.
Hopkins County Hopeful to Receive Federal Funds For Road Repairs
A proclamation issued this week by Texas Governor Greg Abbott includes Hopkins County along with 23 other Texas counties in amending the disaster proclamatin issued on February 4, 2023. This proclamation simply includes Hopkins county in the disaster declaration which will now be sent to the federal level in hopes of receiving FEMA funds for moneatary assistance to Texas and would now include Hopkins County.
County Judge Robert Newsom stated, “The State disaster declaration will be sent to the federal government in hope that President Biden will approve a federal declaration allowing FEMA to give monetary assistance to Texas and hopefully, Hopkins County. Because of the disaster declaration for Hopkins County, we are in a postion to receive help if the federal declaration happens.” When asked further what that moneatary assistance would be used for, Newsom stated that it would probably be in the form of grants for cleanup and repairs of county roads and any damaged homes. No specifics were given on how any Hopkins County residents could apply for assistance of their damaged homes.
The original counties designated in the February 4, 2023 proclamation include: Denton, Hays, Henderson, Milam, Smith, Travis, and Williamson counties. Additional counties added to the proclamtion on February 20, 2023 are Anderson, Bastrop, Blanco, Burleson, Burnet, Caldwell, Delta, Denton, Falls, Hays, Henderson, Hopkins, Hunt, Kendall, Lamar, Lee, Leon, Milam, Red River, Robertson, Shelby, Smith, Travis, and Williamson counties.
SSHS Jazz Band Concert in the Community Garden
February 22, 2023 – Twenty-three members of the SSHS Jazz Band will be performing at the Community Garden in Sulphur Springs. This is a free event, and everyone in encouraged to join in the fun. There will be King Cake, Special Punch, a photo booth and Jazz!
The Community Garden
The Community Garden officially started this winter. The owners and volunteers have constructed several raised beds, planted fruit trees, created a firepit and in so doing so have beautified the corner lot.
Approximately 10 cubic yards of donated compost was recently delivered to the site and divided between the beds. Several families have already signed up to claim their garden plot. An onsite composting program has begun, but is not yet ready for everyone to bring in their coffee grounds, vegetable scraps, and other compostables.
This Garden is more than a place to grow food. The owners plan to provide education on topics such as pollinators, organic growing, and what farm-to-table means. Arts will also have a home at the Garden, that goal kicks off with this Jazz Band performance.
A multitude of volunteer opportunities exist at the Garden. To find out more, stay abreast of events, and get involved, visit craverstx.com
