Men’s Track & Field sending eight Wildcats plus two relay teams to Area
Wildcats track & field had another solid outing on Tuesday and Wednesday, Apr. 11-12 at the 15-4A district championship meet.
Beginning the playoff push, Sulphur Springs came up big for 106 points and a third straight bronze finish as a squad. Not only that, but eight athletes and two relay teams move on to the second round of playoffs.
Zach Clarck moves on to the Area round as the Wildcat crossed the line at 55.68 in the 400 M dash, getting fourth place in the event and four points for his squad in the process.
Ty Bybee proved to be the first of two Sulphur Springs athletes to emerge victorious in an event at the 15-4A meet, coming up huge in the 110 M hurdles with a winning mark of 15.55 for an even 10 points.
Bybee is not the only Wildcat to move on in the event, as Jackie Knutson (16.45) and Austin Chaney (17.81) both qualify in the event, getting third and fourth, respectively.
Chaney and Bybee both qualify for Area in the 300 M hurdles as the two Wildcats came up fourth (44.94) and second (43.20).
The latter Wildcat also came up big in pole vault, getting third in the event and as a result moving on to Area.
Two relay teams move on from the district championship, both getting fourth. In the 4x100s, Riley Hammonds, Keyshaun John, Malachi Roland and CJ Williams crossed the line at 43.55 to move on to Area and getting eight points in the process.
The Wildcat team of Jaxon Haire, Jamorian Jeffrey, Skyler Lewis and Zach Clarck also came up fourth but in the 4×400 M relay, with a time of 3:43.70 for eight points and a bid to compete at Area.
Hammonds qualifies for long jump as well, getting fourth in the event at 19’3″. Sean Dial moves on to the second round of playoffs for track & field, getting a hefty silver medal in shot put with a mark of 42′ 2.5″.
Luke Caton proved to be the second and final Wildcat to emerge victorious in an event, in discus, his winning mark of 141′ 8.5″ got his squad 10 points.
Caden Spigner got an even 6′ in high jump for second place and as a result a qualifying bid.
Sulphur Springs had several athletes get points for the team but miss out on qualifying. In the 200 M dash, CJ Williams improved upon his prelim heat time for a 23.44 finish in the event, getting fifth place. Gabe Mayo in the 3200 M run crossed the line at 12.17.12 for 5th place at the district championship.
The relay team of Haire, Hammonds, Jeffrey and John narrowly missed out on moving on to Area as the Wildcats got fifth with a time of 1:33.65. Trysten Hankins got fifth as well but in long jump, with a mark of 19’2″. The final Wildcat to miss out on a bid was Jaxon Haire in triple jump, at 40′ 9″, getting fifth in the process.
Other Wildcats coming up with points in sixth place at the 15-4A meet:
- Williams, 100 M dash — 11.70, 11.56
- Lewis, 200 M dash — 23.46, 23.44
- Parker Whisenhunt, high jump — 5’8″
- Hankins, triple jump — 39′ 3.5″
Cumulating 106 points Tuesday and Wednesday, the men’s track & field team got bronze for the third straight outing.
Next up, Sulphur Springs heads to the Area meet held in Paris on Thursday, Apr. 20.
Round two for eight athletes and two relay teams from Wildcats track & field begins Thursday at 2 P.M. for running events.
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Lady Cats softball hosts Senior Night Friday
Sulphur Springs hosts their final home game of the 2022-23 season at Lady Cat Park on Friday, Apr. 11 for softball’s senior night.
Coach David Carrillo’s team looks to complete the sweep of Pleasant Grove on Friday in Sulphur Springs, in doing so clinching an outright district championship.
Lady Cats softball is still perfect at 8-0 heading into Friday’s senior night contest, while the Lady Hawks come to town at 6-2.
Senior night festivities are set to begin 15 minute prior to the 6 P.M. tee off and Friday’s game will be live-streamed onto KSST Radio’s Youtube channel.
Most recently on Tuesday Sulphur Springs headed out to Paris for their final duel with North Lamar this season.
It went swimmingly for the Lady Cats as they bested the Pantherettes on their home field 6-0.
Crimson Bryant came just shy of a perfect game, pitching all seven innings Tuesday and allowing no hits nor runs in the 6-0 victory. She struck out 17 North Lamar batters, but walking one in the second inning killed those chances. She did hit two batters Tuesday.
In hitting, Emmerson Thompson led the way going 3 for 4, with 3 RBIs and a run. Bayler Boatman was not far behind the SS going 2 for 3 with two runs.
Gracie Adair also went 2 for 3 against North Lamar, but she crossed home once.
Three other Lady Cats got hits Tuesday in CF Jadyn Harper, Abbey Goldsmith, and P Bryant.
The 6-0 win on Tuesday, Apr. 11 pulls Sulphur Springs one game closer to another district season. They are 8-0 in district play, hosting PG Friday for Senior Night and wrap up 15-4A play on Tuesday when they head out to play Liberty Eylau.
But if Coach Carrillo’s squad wins Friday over the Lady Hawks, they clinch an outright district championship.
They are 22-4 heading into their final two district contests.
Friday’s senior night game will be broadcasted not only onto KSST 1230 AM, but also live-streamed onto KSST Radio’s Youtube channel.
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.
Texas Schools Received Fake Active Shooter Threats Thursday
April 14, 2023- Several Texas schools have been suffering from fake shooter reports, the latest in this list of reports was Tyler Junior College and West campuses on Thursday April 13.
Some of the schools who received these hoax calls are as follows:
- Baylor University
- Collin College Plano Campus
- Texas Wesleyan University, Del Mar College in Corpus Christi
- Texas A&M
- The Galen College of Nursing School in San Antonio
- The Lamar Institute of Technology in Beaumont.
Officials with the Texas Department of Public Safety also gave this statement when asked about the hoax calls:
“The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is continuously monitoring events and their impact on public safety. While we do not discuss operational specifics, DPS will continue to work with local law enforcement and adjust operations as needed address any potential threats.”
The FBI also issued a statement regarding the situation.
“The FBI is aware of hoax threats or swatting incidents that have occurred nationwide and throughout the state of Texas, including today in the Tyler area. The FBI takes swatting very seriously because it puts innocent people at risk. While we have no information to indicate a specific and credible threat, we continue to work with our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners to gather, share, and act upon threat information as it comes to our attention. We urge the public to remain vigilant, and report any and all suspicious activity and/or individuals to law enforcement immediately.”
At this time it is unknown who made the false reports to law enforcement.
No Seatbelt Lands Heath Texas Man in Jail
April 14, 2023 – James Edward Arnold, age 54, was arrested this week by DPS on Interstate 30. The initial traffic stop was for failure to secure his seatbelt.
James ‘Jim’ Arnold was traveling east on I-30 around 2:30pm. A DPS Trooper saw Arnold pass and noticed Arnold did not have his seatbelt on.
During the traffic stop, the Trooper detected a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. The Trooper saw a handgun in plain view and within reach of Arnold. Arnold allegedly admitted to having ‘a usable amount of marijuana’ inside his black Ford pickup.
After Arnold was secured in handcuffs a probable cause search was conducted. That search revealed oxycodone pills, three marijuana joints, and a vape pen containing THC.
Arnold, the sole occupant of the vehicle, faces these charges:
- 1 481.115(B) POSS CS PG 1/1-B <1G
- 1 46.02(B) UNL CARRYING WEAPON
- 1 481.121(B)(1) POSS MARIJ < 2OZ
Arnold was transported to Hopkins County Jail without incident. His Ford pickup was release to his wife, who was driving ahead of him in a separate vehicle.
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.
Disturbance on Houston Street Yields Drug Related Arrest
April 14, 2023 – Lauren Serene Maxwell was arrested by Sulphur Springs Police after they responded to a disturbance on Houston Street. The disturbance occurred around 6pm.
The disturbance was determined to be a verbal argument between Maxwell, age 30, and a male occupant of the residence. During a routine records check it was found that Maxwell had an outstanding warrant on a controlled substance charge.
After a brief struggle with law enforcement, she was handcuffed, searched and placed in a patrol car. She was transport to Hopkins County Jail without further incident. Her current bond is set at $10,000.
This is not the first time Lauren Serene Maxwell has been in Hopkins County Jail.
In early 2023, she was arrested after a vehicle search during a traffic stop revealed methamphetamine. See that story here.
In 2021, Maxwell was arrested in Sulphur Springs on a Camp County warrant for possession of controlled substances. Camp County officials also charged her with abandonment/endangerment of a child, and criminal negligence. See that story here.
In 2017 she was arrested in connection with a burglary of a church. See that story here.
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
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.
Mississippi Felon Arrested After Brief Chase
April 14, 2023 – GLEESE, DELZIONE LAMAR was arrested this week by Sulphur Springs Police. Gleese, a resident of Vicksburg, MS, has recent legal entanglements in Texas and in his home state of Mississippi..
Law Enforcement attempted to stop his eastbound vehicle on I-30 around 10pm. Gleese, aged 31 years-old, attempted to evade by passing cars and weaving in-and-out of interstate traffic. During the pursuit, Officers noticed three small children in the backseat of his car.
Gleese finally stopped his sedan in the rear parking lot of an I-30 truck stop then exited the vehicle and continued to flee on foot. He was apprehended shortly thereafter and placed in handcuffs. He requested an EMS check before being transported to Hopkins County Jail. The vehicle and the three small children were released to another adult occupant of the vehicle.
Gleese, who reports himself as unemployed, is in Hopkins County Jail charged with:
- 1 38.04(B)(2)(A) EVADING ARREST DET W/VEH
- 1 46.04(E) UNL POSS FIREARM BY FELON
- 1 22.041(F) ABANDON ENDANGER CHILD INT/KNOW/RECK/CRIM NEG
- F223296462 1 481.116(B) FTA POSS CS PG 2 < 1G (DENTON CO)
- 192859 1 481.116(B) VIOL PAROLE (MS DEPT CORRECTIONS)
A quick records check on Gleese shows his arrest in Denton, TX in 2021. At that time he faced these charges:
- TAMPER W/GOVERNMENT RECORD ( Bond: 2000.00 Surety Bond )
- POSS CS PG 2 < 1G ( Bond: 3000.00 Surety Bond )
- THEFT OF FIREARM ( Bond: 7500.00 Surety Bond )
- Cocaine-Sell/ Cocaine-Possession-Possension Stolen Property
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
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.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Trustee Building Update
April 13, 2023- Hopkins County Commissioners Court, the sheriff, chief deputy and jail administrator met with SEDALCO Construction Services to discuss progress and get some clarification for some items for construction of the facility.
In November, the Commissioners Court approved a guaranteed maximum price contract for $4,799,477 for a 48-bed trusty facility, which is still within the $4.9 million budget for the project. Funding for the building comes from the $7 million allocated to Hopkins County in American Rescue Plan funding to construct a building to house male inmates who have been designated as trusties, and as such go out into the community to work daily, including on precinct crews, at schools, the Civic Center and other locations.
SEDALCO superintendent Brad Huber spoke during the meeting and discussed SEDALCO’s main focus on safety for the crew, explaining how the company wishes to instruct its employees to continue to be safe. Brad Huber also explained that the crews current working goal is the masonry portion of the exterior.
Material procurement is nearing its paper work completion meaning all materials needed for the building will be delivered without delay in due time. Temporary fencing will also be put in place along the frontage and the side to prevent trespassers from entering the property.
A temporary power pole has been installed next to the building to gain power to the interior, however the power pole is pending approval before any power can be given to the building. However at this time approval has not been given and as such the work of the interior will remain halted until approval has been received.
Concrete will be poured shortly for the last two sidewalks and to fill in the light poles. Steel will be erected and will take roughly three weeks, as reported by 3D Steel.
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.
Tennis sees their season come to a conclusion at Regionals
Coach Tony Martinez and his team wrapped up their season on Wednesday, Apr. 12 as five players failed to move on to the state meet held later this school year.
Sulphur Springs played hard and well throughout their time at the Regional tournament, but could not make enough damage to clinch a spot at the final competition for 4A tennis.
“We did well,” Coach Martinez said, adding his team did as well as they thought the team was going to do.
Their lone girls’ singles contestant at the two-day tourney, Jessie Li, fought hard but came up short.
Li fell to Kaufman in the first round of Regional play. The Lady Cat fell to a seeded player in girls’ singles, who made it all the way to the finals played Wednesday.
Coach Martinez said Li battled throughout her match, falling 6-3, 6-3 to the Kaufman tennis player moving on to state. The Lady Cat walked off the court proudly, knowing full-well that she gave it her all and played a strong match.
The mixed doubles team of Ella Sant and Ian Westlund fell in their first match in a duel with the #3 seeded team from Van. The Sulphur Springs duo won the first set in a tie breaker, only to fall down the stretch.
Coach Martinez said his players throughout their match continued to mesh, grow and improve in their contest at Regionals.
The tennis coach said the team played well all year long, coming up short in heartbreaker.
Moving over to girls’ doubles, Mykylie Meador and Trynity Luckett really played their hearts out. They first won a match against the #2 team from Wills Point, coming up big with a set three victory.
The Sulphur Springs athletes won their round two game against an upstart Dallas program, with Coach Martinez calling that match the lone easy one of the tourney, winning 6-1, 6-1.
In the semifinals, against #1 Lindale, the Lady Cat duo fell in two straight sets to end the season for Sulphur Springs tennis.
Coach Martinez said his kids were nervous heading into the penultimate tournament of 4A tennis in Texas. The coach said Thursday morning the team may have not played as well as they had hoped, but such an experience at the playoff tourney is great experience for his players.
He said after the tourney concluded every player was fired up and ready to begin the next year of tennis.
The Sulphur Springs coach anticipates twice as many players making it to Regionals next year as they had qualify this season.
For now, the tennis program takes a bit of a breather prior to starting summer workouts in May.
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.
Buy a Lake Country CASA Shirt and Support Victims of Abuse
April 13, 2023 – April is Child Abuse Awareness month, and Lake Country CASA is raising money for their organization, and raising awareness of the critical issue of child abuse at the same time.
Lake Country CASA Executive Director Amy Glenn told KSST, “We will gladly accept donations anytime, but we are doing something extra special this month to help bring awareness.” Lake Country CASA is selling t-shirts from their Sulphur Springs Office. All proceeds go to support their worthy endeavors.
Lake Country CASA serves Hopkins, Rains, and Franklin counties in North East Texas. Their court appointed special advocates help take some of the trauma away for children as they progress through the legal system. Find out more by going to their website, Lake Country CASA.
Lake Country CASA is Calling All Superheroes
April 13, 2023 – Lake Country CASA is calling all Superheroes. Put on your best superhero costume and join Lake Country CASA at Chick-Fil-A on April 27th. If you dont have a costume, or it’s at the cleaners, be one of the first people to the event and receive a free cape.
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, and this event hopes to bring awareness to that critical issue.
Chick-Fil-A of Sulphur Springs will be donating a percentage of sales directly to Lake Country CASA. That organization serves Hopkins, Franklin, and Rains counties.
