Wildcats Soccer Hosts Paris Tuesday in Likely District Total Bout
Coach Alexi Upton and his team do not have much time to celebrate their huge win on Monday, for they have a huge Tuesday duel in Sulphur Springs.
Wildcats soccer hosts Paris in what is likely to be for the district championship, according to Coach Upton.
Both schools enter Tuesday’s duel at Gerald Prim Stadium 2-0, both tied for first in 15-4A. Already a game up on the competition, including Paris’s win over Pittsburg, and Tuesday’s winner may just ride out the season with a district title.
“It’s crazy to say that game three is for the district” the men’s soccer coach said, “but game three might be for the district.”
Coach Upton said Paris is incredibly talented, and have played a tough preseason. He said the visiting Wildcats are very organized and the reigning district champs.
All in all, it should provide a great challenge for both teams as they head to the Prim Tuesday for a likely district total-bout.
On Monday, Feb. 6 Sulphur Springs welcomed Liberty Eylau to town for the (now second) district game for the Wildcats. Mondays’ match with the Leopards was originally scheduled to be the district opener but snow and ice throughout Texas last week forced that game to be pushed back until Monday.
It made little different for Coach Upton and his team, crushing the competition 10-0 on Monday, Feb. 6 at the Prim.
The men’s soccer coach said L.E. has not fielded a soccer program in two years, restarting the program from the ground up.
With that in mind, Coach Upton and his team hoped to keep it under single digits. That went out the window with Isaac Stanley’s goal five minutes into the second period, putting Sulphur Springs up a crushing 10-0 lead. Monday’s game at the Prim was called moments after.
“We called it early, just to be respectful of them. We’re not trying to score a bunch of goals on them, [and] be classless or anything like that,” Coach Alexi Upton said following Monday’s win.
The men’s soccer coach gave credit for the uphill battle that their opponents face in restarting the program, but applauded his team for a great game.
Scoring for Monday’s blowout win:
- Edgar Salazar came up huge with the hat trick, scoring thrice in the first period
- Garrett Robinson finished with the brace, putting two in and assisting on another goal
- Juan Santacruz, JC Salas, and Jose Rodriguez all scored unassisted
- Isaac Stanley scored the 10th and final goal Monday
- and Alexis Pasion scored on a PK
Next up, Coach Upton and his team host Paris for a likely district title-bout.
That game kicks off at the Prim on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 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.
Couple Arrested on Warrants near Shooks Chapel
February 7, 2023 – While en route to a early morning traffic stop, a Hopkins County Deputy observed a vehicle parked at Shooks Chapel. The red Chevrolet Tahoe was parked in the parking lot with the hatch open. The Deputy also observed a subject walking around the vehicle. Once finished with the traffic stop, He returned to perform a welfare check at Shooks Chapel.
Once contact was made with the vehicle occupants, they were identified them as Vicki Jeanette Hall age 56 and Edmond Hall age 64. Both subjects are Quitman, TX residents.
A second Deputy arrived on scene to assist. A records check on Vicki and Edmond showed them to have several warrants for their arrest. Vicki showed to have warrants for Theft, Expired Registration, and Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility. Edmond showed to have warrants for Possession or Delivery of Drug Paraphernalia, and Open Container. Vicki and Edmond were placed in custody. Edmond and Vicki were transported to the Hopkins County jail.
Once the an inventory of the vehicle was complete, and the Tahoe was sent to impound.
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.
**UPDATE**Eclipse Meeting Schedule
Feb. 7, 2023- This is the New schedule for the Eclipse meetings this week, rescheduled from last week due to the ice storm.
Entertainment and Lodging — 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2
Administration and Planning – 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3
Events – 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6
Marketing/Community Engagement – 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7
Safety and Logistics (infrastructure) – 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8
Events/Entertainment/Lodging committee meeting at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9
Administration/Planning meeting at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10
All meetings will be in the Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 110 Main St.
Gafford Chapel Church Stew, Chili And Auction
Feb. 7, 2023 – Gafford Chapel Church will be having chili and stew on Feb. 11 at 5 pm, anyone is welcome to come by and get a bowl of their choice. Gafford Chapel Church will also be hosting a auction along with the chili and stew starting at 6:30 pm. Donations to the church are always accepted.
Located at: 6491 TX-11, Sulphur Springs
Fort Worth Man Stopped for Reckless Driving Now in Jail
February 6, 2023 – Officer Talley with the Cumby Police Department was dispatched to a reckless driver report on I-30. The report identified a white Honda Civic traveling westbound near the 120 mile marker.
Talley located the reported vehicle near the 109 mile marker and initiated a traffic stop.
The driver, and sole occupant of the vehicle, was identified as 21 year-old Jacob Ryan Rosenberg of Fort Worth, TX. While speaking to Rosenberg, a strong odor of marijuana was emitting from the vehicle. A probable cause search of the vehicle was performed and approximately 11.611 ounces of a green plant-like material believed to be marijuana was located. A Canik 9mm handgun was found in the driver door pocket.
Rosenberg was taken into custody for Possession of Marijuana and Unlawful Carrying of Weapon. The 2017 Honda was impounded.
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.
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs, Texas, February 6, 2023 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ.
Let our Family help yours Grow
At CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs, we want to be there to help celebrate one of life’s special milestones: the birth of your baby. We created our Birthing Center with your family in mind. Our friendly and experienced physicians, midwife, and nurses are ready to provide the care you need before your delivery, during your stay and after your baby is born.
Before your delivery, we have free birthing and breastfeeding classes, as well as an optional tour of our Birthing Center. During your stay, we have LDRP rooms so that you have just one room throughout your stay. We have different pain options for labor including Nitrous Oxide. Take comfort in knowing that we are a Level II Maternal Designation, and have a Level II NICU (for babies 32 weeks and greater) if that might be needed. We have dedicated physicians and local pediatricians ready to care for you and your newborn. For more information on classes or tours, please call 903.439.4091.
February is Heart Month
Give your heart some love. A simple heart scan called “Coronary Calcium Scoring” can detect your risk of cardiovascular disease. This noninvasive exam takes only minutes to perform and can detect heart disease in early stages. This a screening that is good for all men and women ages 40-70 with an intermediate risk for coronary artery disease. Cardiac CT Calcium Scoring Scan is only $75 at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital- Sulphur Springs. You can schedule an appointment by calling 903.606.4019.
Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Lights of Life Gala
Tickets for the 2023 Lights of Life Gala tickets are now on sale. This year’s event will be on April 22, 2023 and include dinner, dancing, and live and silent auctions. For tickets, please visit the Gala website: LOLGala2023.givesmart.com. For more information, please contact the Foundation at [email protected] or 903.438.4799.
New Service Available: Peritoneal Dialysis
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital- Sulphur Springs is now offering inpatient peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis for patients battling End-Stage Renal Disease with an acute hospitalization need. We are excited to have these services available in our community.
For questions about the CHRISTUS Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs Inpatient Peritoneal Dialysis or Hemodialysis, please contact Dana Ingram at 903-438-4409 or [email protected].
Arkansas Fugitive Returned to Hopkins County
February 6, 2023 – Montorey Jamall Johnson was arrested in Hopkins County in the Summer of 2019. Johnson and another Arkansas resident were stopped on I-30 for a traffic violation. Inside the car was more than 4oz of marijuana but less then 5lbs. Johnson was in possession of a handgun. His bond totaled $7,000.
Johnson never returned to Texas Court to face his charges; his bond was forfeit.
Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office arrested Johnson on 1/28/2023 on a Texas issued warrant. He was released to Hopkins County Deputies on 2/6/2023. Johnson was transferred to Hopkins County without incident.
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.
Wildcats Basketball Clinches No. 1 Seed with Win Tuesday
Coach Brandon Shaver’s team has a great opportunity Tuesday.
In Paris at North Lamar Tuesday, if his team can take care of business and pick up the win, the Wildcats clinch the No. 1 seed for the playoffs.
The Panthers (2-5, 5th in 15-4A), won only their second game in district play Friday when they beat winless Pittsburg 49-42.
They have a much tougher test ahead of them Tuesday, Feb. 7 when they host Sulphur Springs.
Wildcats basketball (7-0) on the other hand has cruised through much of their district season.
Coach Shaver’s squad has won nearly half of their games up to this point by 20 points or more.
That includes their most recent game, at home Friday against Liberty Eylau. Sulphur Springs got out to another commanding lead, a common thread in those blowout district victories, leading 16-5 after one quarter.
Even though the Leopard offense came to life thereafter, Coach Shaver’s team did what they do best in not only keeping stride with the competition, but blowing past them.
The two schools kept it even in the second, but as has often been the case the opposition ran out of gas as the Wildcats won big 66-46.
That, and a nearly identical 69-47 win the night before on Thursday and Sulphur Springs finds themselves 7-0 with only three games left.
Coach Brandon Shaver’s team is now 25-7 on the season.
The Wildcats basketball team holds a three game lead on the competition with as many left, so a win Tuesday at North Lamar gives Sulphur Springs the No. 1 seed come playoff time.
That game tips off Tuesday, Feb. 7 in Paris 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.
Wildcats Soccer Hosts Liberty Eylau Monday
Coach Alexi Upton and his team are at home Monday, Feb. 6 hosting Liberty Eylau.
The Wildcats are riding high following their win Friday at Pleasant Grove.
In Texarkana, Sulphur Springs beat the Hawks 4-3 in PKS.
The men’s soccer coach said it was a great result in a hostile environment. Even with that, he applauded his team for their composure in fighting for the three points awarded in overtime wins.
Neither team could put one in the net in regulation, nor could they do the same in overtime, so Friday, Feb. 3’s district contest had to be decided in penalty kick shoot-out.
It was only then that the game could come to a conclusion, as the Wildcats edged-out the Hawks 4-3 in PKS to win their first district contest.
A duel to the glorious end, Coach Upton’s team came out on top against a top-20 team in 4A Region 2.
Following the PKS win, Sulphur Springs is 8-7-1 on the season (1-0 district).
They host Liberty Eylau on Monday, making up a game that’s was originally scheduled to be played last Tuesday.
In what should have been the Wildcats district opener, the game with the Leopards had to be pushed back due to ice and snow causing poor driving conditions throughout Texas last week.
Now, Coach Upton and his squad host L.E. on Monday, Feb. 6 for their first district game at the Prim.
JV gets the action going on Monday at 4:30 P.M. playing Mount Vernon, followed by the varsity match against the Leopards 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.
SSISD Career And Technical Education
Feb. 6, 2023 – SSISD saw Mayor Doug Moore today as he gave his speech about Career and Technical Education. Mayor Moore explained the importance of CTE and has declared that February 1st – 28th to be designated to be Career And Technical Education Month.
Mayor Moore further expressed his thoughts on CTE by explaining that hands on learning will help the students in life and its many benefits would help students find better work in the future. The Mayor urged the students to become familiar with the services provided in CTE to help them advance individual skills.
