Softball and Baseball Already Locked in to District Games
Both softball and baseball for Sulphur Springs have begun district play.
Starting with Wildcats baseball, Coach Jerrod Hammack’s squad fell in Texarkana 10-0.
Playing Liberty Eylau on Tuesday, Mar. 14 Sulphur Springs fell behind early and never recovered.
The Leopards put two runs on the board in their first at-bat, and the hits kept coming for L.E. They added two more over the next two innings, but the fourth is when the Leopards really punched on the Wildcats.
L.E. racked up six runs in the inning, leading in huge way 10-0.
Following a single, a KO and a double play for the Wildcats on offense, the game was called after 4.5 innings as the Leopards had their way with Sulphur Springs. L.E. scored their 10 runs on just five hits, thanks in large part to six costly errors committed by Coach Hammack’s team. Sulphur Springs made contact just once in 4.5 innings.
Following a tough loss in Texarkana, Wildcats baseball is 4-5 (0-1 district). Tuesday’s defeat at the hands of Liberty Eylau is also the third straight for Sulphur Springs.
Next up, they return home to Wildcat Park on Friday, Mar. 17 when they host Pleasant Grove.
That game tees off in Sulphur Springs Friday at 7 P.M.
Friday’s district match-up with the Hawks will be broadcasted onto KSST 1230 AM. The duel with PG is also set to be live-streamed onto KSST Radio’s Youtube channel.
On Wednesday, Coach David Carrillo and his squad hosted Paris for their district opener.
Sulphur Springs piledrived the visiting Lady Cats, 18-1.
Coach Carrillo watched his team pick up in district play where they left off last season, cruising to a district-opening win.
In fact, Lady Cats softball scored an almost unbelievable 13 runs in their first at-bat.
The first inning scoring-frenzy saw Paris surrender three walks, nine singles, two doubles and an error that paved the way for Sulphur Springs jumping out to a meteoric 13-0 lead.
That, and five more runs added over the next three had the Lady Cats leading big 18-0.
Paris scored their lone run in the game in the top of the 5th, but the game was called following the Paris AB as Sulphur Springs could not be stopped Wednesday.
Coach Carrillo’s squad had 18 of their 19 hits cross home plate.
That, and the pitching efforts of Crimson Bryant Gracie Adair made Wednesday an easy affair for the Lady Cats:
- Bryant (W) —2 IP/ H / 5 KO
- Adair (S) — 3 IP / 3 H / R / BB / 4 KO
Following their gargantuan 18-1 victory over Paris on Wednesday, Sulphur Springs takes a bit of time off prior to their next district game.
Tuesday, Mar. 21 has the Lady Cats back on the road heading to Pittsburg taking on the Lady Pirates.
That game tees off in Pittsburg Tuesday at 6 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.
Officials In Harrison County Looking For Missing 24-Year-Old Man
March 16, 2023– Officials in Harrison County said on Wednesday they are looking for a 24-year-old man who was last seen in the Harleton and Lake Deerwood area.
Jose Roman Teniente is described by the sheriff’s office as 5’8″ about 280 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Teniente has brown facial hair, and was last seen wearing blue jeans, a black shirt and tan boots.
Officials said he has a tattoo of a sun with a face on one of his wrists and was last seen walking in the north-western part of the county in the Harleton and Lake Deerwood area.
Anyone with information on Teniente’s location is asked to contact Lt. Mack Fuller or Sgt. David Newsom at 903-923-4000.
Wildcats Soccer Finishes as Co-District Champions
Wildcats soccer with their win Tuesday have secured a share of the district championship.
Sulphur Springs just had to beat North Lamar convincingly at home for Senior Night, getting 4+ goal differential against the Panthers which in turn would give the Wildcats at least a share of the district title.
They did just that, putting three goals in the net in the first 23 minutes of Tuesday night’s game en route to a huge 4-0 blowout of North Lamar.
Tuesday, Mar. 14’s win at the Prim came on Senior Night, where Coach Upton and his squad gave a proper sendoff for his 12 seniors.
Coach Upton said losing this group of graduating students is particularly tough for the soccer coach.
“We’ve got an incredible group of seniors,” Coach Upton said. “I can’t speak enough [praise] about them… my five years here has been since their eight grade year, so we’ve kinda grown together, we’ve kinda learned together… they’re just an incredible group of guys.”
And what a night it was, as two seniors scored their final goal in their last game at the Prim. Uriel Santacruz put one in on an assist from fellow senior Jose Rodriguez to get the scoring underway for Sulphur Springs. Santacruz also assisted on the second goal in the game, as Jaxon Haire beat the keeper for the second goal on the evening.
Eric Rodriguez and senior Alexis Pasion both put goals in the net, with both coming unassisted.
From there, Coach Upton and Wildcats soccer cruised to a 4-0 finish on Senior Night.
“Respect to our guys, they played incredible,” Coach Alexi Upton said Tuesday night following the win. “It was just a good game all around… We played very well. There were very few chances for them to score.”
Sulphur Springs with their win Tuesday have not only completes a stellar 11-1 district season, but their 4-0 blowout of North Lamar secures the men’s soccer program their first district championship since 2013.
“That’s been the goal since the start of the year, to go win a district championship,” Coach Alexi Upton said Tuesday night post-game.
Although it is more than likely to be a shared district championship (Paris, 10-1, plays 3-8 Chapel Hill Friday), Sulphur Springs with a Paris win falls down to the #2 seed as men’s soccer is bested by Paris in terms of goal differential.
“We’ll tie [with Paris] because we have the exact same points, so we’ll be co-champs,” Coach Upton said Tuesday night following the senior night win. “They’ll just take the one seed pending any catastrophes on their end.”
As unlikely as it may be, Wildcats soccer looks for the upset in the hopes of securing on outright district title. Whether Friday’s game falls Sulphur Springs’ way remains to be seen, but Coach Alexi Upton and his squad will gladly accept a share of the 15-4A crown for the 2023 season.
Next up, Wildcats soccer plays Athens in the opening round of playoffs.
Coach Upton said following Tuesday night’s win their Bi-District game will be played Thursday, Mar. 23 at 7 P.M.
That game is scheduled to follow the Lady Cats, who also play at Lindale Eagles Stadium but at 5 P.M.
Next Thursday brings a great double-header for the soccer program, both playing in the opening round of 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.
17th Annual Lights Of Life Gala Sponsor Sunny Springs Nursing and Rehab
The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation appreciates all their partners in bringing state-of-the-art health care offerings to our local community. Thank you to Sunny Springs Nursing & Rehab for their $7,500 Bowties and Bandanas sponsorship gift to the 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala.
Back Row: Gala Co-Chair Logan Vaughan, Becky Vargas, Welda White, Linda Mobley, Debbie Chaney, Tina Fenimore, Karri Butts, Brittany Covington, and Becky Cady
Meal-A-Day Menu And Senior Citizen Center Calendar March 20-24, 2023
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of March 20-24, 2023 includes:
MONDAY, March 20- Fish Sticks, Corn Fritters and Coleslaw
TUESDAY, March 21- Chicken Thigh with Mushroom Sauce, Rice and Broccoli
WEDNESDAY, March 22- Chicken & Dumplings, Crackers and a Salad
THURSDAY, March 23- Southwest Sausage Egg Bake, Banana Nut Muffin and Mixed Fruit
FRIDAY, March 24- Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans
CraversTX Community Garden Spring Break Activities Cancelled for Thursday Only
The CraversTX Community Garden has cancelled the Thursday Springs Break Activities. Friday’s noon till 2pm events are still happening.
Be weather aware today, and we will see you Friday.
Texas Rent Relief To Close March 16 2023 At 11:59 AM CT
March 16, 2023- With more than 70,000 applications submitted within the first 24 hours of re-opening, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) announced it will be closing the Texas Rent Relief (TRR) application portal on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 11:59 am CT. For comparison, the highest number of applications seen in a single day when the portal first opened in 2021 was less than 20,000.
- Applicants facing eviction will be prioritized, as long as their application includes a valid eviction docket number.
- Applicants that have started but not yet completed an application, must upload all documents and submit the application by Thursday, March 16, at 11:59 am CT. Submitting an application does not guarantee payment.
- Closing the portal with this new deadline helps ensure program staff can more quickly review applications and distribute the remaining funds.
- If you are facing eviction, we encourage you to seek legal assistance, go to your eviction hearing and stay in communication with your landlord and the court. You can visit https://texaslawhelp.org/eviction-referral or call 855-270-7655 for help understanding your options and seeking free or low-cost legal assistance.
Since the program launched in February 2021, TRR has provided over $2.1 billion in emergency funds for rent and utility relief, served over 316,000 households in 250 Texas counties and prevented evictions for over 21,000 households. Visit TexasRentRelief.com for more program highlights.
2023 USA Pickleball National Championships Coming To North Texas
March 15, 2023- North Texas will be the home to the 2023 USA Pickleball National Championships this November. The tournament will be held from Nov. 4 to Nov. 12 at Brookhaven Country Club in Farmers Branch.
The organizers of the event say that the event will be the largest-ever pickleball tournament, with over 3,500 amateur and professional players. The winner of the pro event will win a $150,000 prize, the largest in the history of the tournament.
The fans will have ‘Pickleball boulevard’ full of interactive activities and plenty of food and drinks inspired by Texas. There will be live musical performances every night. More organizers expect more than 25,000 people to attend the event.
Fore more information on the upcoming pickleball game click: Pickleball upcoming games
Texas Rent Relief Accepting New Applications For Limited Time Texas Rent Relief
March 15, 2023 – The Texas Rent Relief (TRR) program has $96 million dollars remaining to help Texans affected by the pandemic. TRR has reopened the Application portal to accept new applications for rent and utility assistance as of March 14 and will continue accepting them until March 28 11:59 pm CT.
How to apply:
- Visit TexasRentRelief.com to review eligibility details and required documents.
- Collect all documents and paperwork ahead of time to help make the application process smoother.
- As of March 14, submit your application online or over the phone by calling the TRR call center at 833-9TX-RENT (833-989-7368).
- Keep an eye out for communication from the program in case we need more information to process your application.
First-time TRR applicants may be eligible for up to 18 months of rent and utility bill assistance, this includes past due payments or a combination of past and future payments. Returning applicants who have not received the maximum allowed 18 months of assistance for rent and/or utility bills can submit an Additional Funding Request by their existing online user account.
Limited Funds are available. Applications will be processed in the order they are received, prioritizing those facing evictions.
If you are facing eviction, it is encouraged you to seek legal assistance, go to your eviction hearing and stay in communication with your landlord and the court. Visit https://texaslawhelp.org/eviction-referral or call 855-270-7655 for help understanding your options and seeking free or low-cost legal assistance.
Sulphur Springs Cars And Coffee
March 15, 2023- The First Baptist Church Parking lot will again be hosting Cars & Coffee on March 25 at 9am. All Cars are welcome to the event, no matter the make or model. This event as always is a come and go event. The event will be from 9 am to 12 pm.
Cars & Coffee Sulphur Springs is a monthly event held on the last Saturday of each month.
