With 958 Texas Deaths in 2020, Local MADD Event Rounds Up Support for Mothers Against Drunk (and Drugged) Driving Campaign
Held on the breezy late-summer evening of September 25, 2021 along oak-shaded walking spaces at Shannon Oaks Church in Sulphur Springs,Texas, the local Walk Like MADD event was successful and well-attended. Serving as not only a local walk but as one of the only MADD events within the Northeast Texas region, a good response came from county law enforcement, Fire and Rescue, EMS and Tx DOT as well as sponsorship from local car dealership, business, industry and individuals.
For walkers, the visual focus was the shoe display in the Tribute Area lining an entire side of the walking track. The dozens of pairs of shoes represented the 958 deaths from drunk or drugged driving-related accidents reported in the state of Texas for 2020.
Members of the Sulphur Springs High School Blue Blazes and Wildcat cheerleaders on freshmen, JV and Varsity teams lent their talents and enthusiasm to the gathering.
Music ruled all evening, with a DJ keeping the rhythm and leading dance lines that all ages enjoyed. Other attractions during the family-style event were hand painting and rock painting, The painted rocks went into a ‘tribute rock garden’ and paper sandwich bags with children’s painted hand prints were taken home as token reminders of how far-reaching the effects of impaired driving are for families and the community.
Also present were two Superheroes with “Heroes Cops n Kids” from the Dallas Police Department. The “Tipsy Taxi” service was represented by a costumed donkey which the kids loved seeing. Also,a couple of DPS displays…a roll-over simulator and a drunk-driving test simulator….drove home the overall mission of the event most effectively. Brief videos of groups of people shouting “Don’t Drink and Drive!” were filmed and shared all through the evening.
Becky Hicks, who lost her son in a drunk-driving accident almost ten years ago,continues to head up the Sulphur Springs and Northeast Texas chapter events for Mothers Against Drunk (and Drugged) Driving. Besides this annual event, she spends untold hours in support and help to families who are experiencing the same trauma and grief that she and her family have weathered. Becky and MADD board members expressed appreciation for the strong turnout from Hopkins County for the annual Walk Like MADD event.
Lady Cats Volleyball, Wildcats Team Tennis in Hallsville For Game Day Tuesday
Both Wildcats team tennis and Lady Cats volleyball will be in Hallsville today taking on the Bobcats for the Sept. 28 edition of game day Tuesday.
The Lady Cats are back on the road today after their first bye (of two) in the fall 2021 district season.
Like the volleyball team, Wildcats team tennis enjoyed their bye last Tuesday.
Coach Tony Martinez’s squad has been fighting their way through their district season, with only two district matches left in their fall season before playoffs.
Team tennis got a huge match-win versus Pine Tree on Sept. 14, which Coach Martinez called a de-facto playoff game.
The Wildcats had to beat the Pirates at the Tennis Center in SSISD’s Athletic Complex in mid-September if they wished to stamp their ticket to the post-season.
They did exactly that, beating Pine Tree and clinching the #4 seed.
Now, Coach Martinez and his squad have shifted their focus to another powerhouse program, the Hallsville Bobcats, and hope to pull out their second straight win against a district foe.
If Sulphur Springs can beat the Bobcats in Hallsville this afternoon, they will move up to the #3 seed in District 15-5A.
It should be a good one between two great programs fighting for playoff positioning, with matches set to begin at 4 P.M.
As mentioned earlier the Lady Cats volleyball team enjoyed a much-needed bye Friday after competing against four district foes.
Coach Bailey Dorner’s squad has won five of their last six contests, including last Tuesday’s road win at Pine Tree, with the only match her volleyball team losing during that stretch was at home in a five-set classic versus Texas High on Sept. 14.
After taking some time away from the court, the Lady Cats volleyball team will be back on the road when they travel to Hallsville to take on the always-tough district foe Hallsville tomorrow.
Sulphur Springs comes in to Tuesday’s match as the two seed in District 15-5A through four games, followed by Hallsville as the current third seed in the district.
That game is set to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 5 P.M. beginning with JV/Freshman squads, followed by the varsity Lady Cats game 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.
Celebrating National 4-H Week With Project Show, Paper Clover Campaign, Food Drive, Other Activities
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County
4-H members all across the country will be celebrating National 4-H Week, and our Hopkins County 4-H members are no exception! County Judge Robert Newsom recognized the Hopkins County 4-H program by reading the proclamation during Commissioners’ Court and we are ready to kick things off!
The first event will be the 4-H Project Show, where 4-H members can enter Art, Baked Goods, Crafts, Clothing, Decorated Clothing/Accessories, Food Preservation, General Sewing, Holiday, Horticulture, Jewelry, Leather work, Metal work, Needlework, Photography, Poetry, Scrapbooks, and Woodworking. Items will be accepted at the Extension Office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, October 4 -7. Judging will take place on Friday, October 8, and items will be on display to the public during the week of October 11-15.
4-H’ers who would like to enter the same projects in the Fall Festival Creative Arts Contest are welcome to leave their items at the Extension Office. We will transport them to the Sulphur Springs High School the following week. The only items that should not be left behind are baked goods. A fresh batch will need to be entered. (Two-week-old homemade cookies or bread won’t score very high!)
Also taking place during National 4-H Week and beyond is the 2021 TSC Fall Paper Clover Campaign. Shoppers at our local Tractor Supply Store are encouraged to donate during checkout. Proceeds will go directly to the Hopkins County 4-H program. In the past, funds have been used to help defray expenses for 4-H camp, Youth Leadership Lab, and other events. The campaign will run from Wednesday, October 6 through Sunday, October 17.
4-H Food Drive
During the entire month of October, our 4-H clubs are sponsoring a food drive. Non-perishable items may be dropped off at the Hopkins County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 1200 West Houston St., Sulphur Springs. If any other business would like to be a drop-off site, simply let us know and we will spread the word.
These food items will be delivered to the local food bank and church food pantries. The past year-and-a-half has been difficult for many families and 4-H families want to help. After all, one of the H’s in 4-H stands for “hands for larger service.”
Another project they will be taking on is “Birthday Party to-go.” The following kit items will be accepted: cake mix (vanilla or chocolate), one can soft drink (light-colored soft drink for vanilla cake mix or dark soft drink for chocolate cake mix), can of frosting, birthday candles, disposable foil pan, and a birthday card. These will be given to those who can’t afford a birthday cake but still want to do something special for their child or loved one. Thanks to our County 4-H Council for suggesting this fantastic project!
Cooking Well with Diabetes
Only four spaces remain for the “Cooking Well with Diabetes” series. The series will take place on Mondays and Thursdays, October 4, 7, 11, and 14 at the Hopkins County Extension Office, at 6 p.m. Topics will include Carbohydrate Foods, Making Recipes with Fat Better for You, Double-pleasure Side Dishes, and Celebrating Sensibly with Diabetes. Recipe sampling and demonstrations will be included in the series. The fee is $20, and will be payable at the first session. Please contact our office at 903-885-3443 to leave your name and phone number.
On a different note, don’t forget to contact our office if you would like to attend the 2021 Christmas Joys holiday program, scheduled for Monday, November 8. Two sessions will be offered to accommodate everyone’s schedules: 1:30, repeated at 5:30. Please indicate which session you plan to attend. We must have a name and phone number for each person attending.
Closing Thought
Be a river of blessing – not a lake of accumulation.
– Vicki Hitzges
Contact Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, P.O. Box 518, 1200-B West Houston St, Sulphur Springs, TX, 75483; 903-885-3443; or [email protected]
Chamber Connection – Final Call For Stew Cooks To Get Registration Forms In For Stew Contest
By Butch Burney
This is the last chance for stew cooks to get their registration forms in for the 52nd Annual World Championship Hopkins County Stew Contest, sponsored by Alliance Bank, Alliance Bank Financial Services and Galyean Insurance. The contest will be Saturday, Oct. 23, at Buford Park.
We have almost 140 pots of stew already registered, but we have room for more, if you get your registration in soon.
Come by the chamber office or send us an email and we will get the registration form to you. We are expecting a big turnout for this year’s event, so be sure and get your spot. Our cooks’ meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 12, at 6 p.m.
We will have the north and south sides of the park open for cooking, along with a vendor market. We are expecting a fully open stew.
Speaking of stew, tickets are now available online, at the Chamber office and at local. The cost remains the same as in the past, $6 for all-you-can-eat stew and $10 for take-home quarts.
In addition, we have Stew+75482 tumblers at the office for $20, stew mugs for $15 and T-shirts will be available soon.
Business After Hours
Join us Tuesday, Oct. 12, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Chamber office for a Business After Hours mixer hosted by Neighbors of Sulphur Springs magazine. There will be refreshments to enjoy and business men and women to socialize with.
Heart of Hope Fundraiser
Northeast Texas Heart of Hope has a Fall Fundraiser set for 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the Hopkins County Civic Center. It will feature speaker and recording artist Caitlin Jane. Register for free at SSHOH.com.
Ribeye Roundup
The Ribeye Roundup, kids zone and evening concert are coming to Celebration Plaza on Saturday, Oct. 2. You can purchase tickets at Texas Heritage National Bank.
You can also buy t-shirts to promote the event for $12 at the Chamber office, 110 Main St. Come by and pick up your shirt today.
Main Street Uncorked
Main Street Uncorked Wine and Music Festival is set for 1-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, in downtown. There will be Texas wineries, local vendors and great music. Music will be by Matthew Fiock, Lincoln Goodman and Twisted Whisky.
Tickets are available at Eventbrite.com.
Help A Child Benefit
The annual Help-A-Child Benefit keeps getting bigger and better. The 14th annual event is set for Saturday, Oct. 16, and will feature a chili cook-off, auction, livestock show, brisket cookoff, Dutch oven cobbler and corn hole competition.
All money raised will go toward Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, foster families and Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center.
The livestock show starts at 9 a.m., followed by the ag mechanics show at 11 a.m. and chili, brisket and Dutch oven cobbler is served at 11:30 (for $10). The auction begins at 12:30 p.m. and corn hole competition at 1:30 p.m.
Call Wade Bartley at 903-348-1878 for more information.
Arts and Crafts Show
The 2021 Hopkins County Fall Festival Arts & Crafts Show will take place in the Sulphur Springs High School cafeteria and north entry way on Friday, Oct. 22 and Saturday, Oct. 23.
This event is open to anyone with hand-made, hand-crafted items to sell. Unique items, including handmade soaps and lotions, greeting cards, Christmas and seasonal decorations, jewelry, wood carvings, and much more will be available for purchase.
Contact Johanna Hicks at 903-885-3443 for more information.
Ribbon Cutting
Chillax, located at 1707 South Broadway Suite 9, will host a ribbon cutting at noon on Friday, Oct. 1. Please help us welcome them to the community.
CO323 Designs will host a ribbon cutting at noon Friday, Oct. 8, at their location, 309 Industrial Drive East. Please join us for that celebration.
Commissions Court Agrees To Supply 2 Semi Loads Of Crossties For NETEX rail line
Hopkins County Commissioners Court on Monday approved and discussed a number of items during their regular session, including the 2 semi loads of crossties for the NETEX Rail Line, agreement with a school district, a continuing education option for commissioners, and planned maintenance agreement. A bond for the new deputy treasurer and salaries for the auditor and a district court reporter also were considered by the court.
Semi Loads Of Crossties
The Commissioners Court has in a previous work session discuss the purchase of crossties for Northeast Texas Rural Transportation District, known by NETEX (pronounced Knee-Tex) and operated by Northeast Texas Connector, a division of Freedom Rail Group.
“NETEX Rail has been doing very well for itself over the last year-year and a half. They are needing some improvements to their rail and I move that we approve 2 semi loads of crossties for NETEX to help support their repairs,” Precinct 1 Commissioner Mickey Barker said.
The cost of 2 semi loads of crossties, according to Barker, is estimated to cost $25,000.
“I believe we have done this in the past,” Precinct 3 Commissioner Wade noted.
The motion was approved unanimously to purchase 2 semi loads of crossties to assist in repairs to the NETEX line.
Deputy Treasurer Bond
In June, Hopkins County Treasurer Danny Davis asked the Commissioners Court to approve staff restructuring, creating a deputy treasurer’s position in his office at no cost to the county.
Vanessa Kaslon would simply move from a position in the county’s human resources department to “to line up statutorily” with Davis’ duties, similar to the move made when Davis was elected as County Treasurer. He absorbed the duties of the Veterans Service Office, which he had been performing to that point, into the County Treasurer’s Office. That has been part of the streamlining of the duties of treasurers’ office across the state. In taking on the position, the person is named deputy treasurer, Davis explained on June 25 2021.
Vanessa Kaslon is currently serving in the position to be absorbed into the treasurer’s office, which requires a bond. The Commissioners Court approved the request in June. Kaslon is currently employed in the position part time, but will begin her duties fulltime in the new budget year. On Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, the Commissioners Court accepted the $5,000 bond for her position as deputy treasurer.
Continuing Education Change
Continuing education of County Commissioners via online instruction received unanimous approval of the Commissioners Court.
“The Legislature just passed this to allow, not first year commissioners, but any Commissioners with more than one year can do his instruction online rather than having to do it by going to a class. It just saves a lot of money for the county – a lot of travel money, anybody would stay in a hotel room. We have to authorize it as a Commissioners Court, but it has been authorized by the Legislature in the last session, Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom explained.
Bartley made a motion to approve the change, with Precinct 4 Commissioner Joe Price seconding it, and the rest of the court unanimously approving it.
Jury Duty Donation
The Commissioners Court was asked Monday to consider amending policy in alignment with Senate Bill 456, which would allow jurors too donate their daily reimbursement for jury duty to an established veterans service office. Because Davis was unable to attend the Sept. 27, 2021 meeting to speak on the matter,
Newsom asked that the matter be tabled until a future meeting when the County Treasurer can be present to explain the matter before the court.
Auditor, District Court Reporter
Also approved was the setting of salaries for the County Auditor and three assistants, and for the 8th Judicial District Court Reporter.
“A lot of people don’t understand this. The Auditor works under the District Judges, not under the Commissioners Court. That’s another check and balance of our system,” Newsom noted.
“Hers is the same. We have to go before the District Judge to be appointed. This is the salary order so that she can be paid. It has to be filed,” County Auditor Shannah Aulsbrook noted.
“Judge, I’d like to recognize Shannah and her department. The last few months have been very trying to get our budget all together. As of today, you’ve got it all to us and I appreciate it,” Barker said Aulsbrook.
“Thank you,” Aulsbrook said.
Barker made the motion, which Precinct 2 Commissioner Greg Anglin seconded, to set the salary for the County Auditor and her staff. According to the proposed budget posted on the Hopkins County website for the year beginning Oct. 1, 2021 and ending Sept. 30, 2022, the county auditor’s salary as an elected official is set at $66,107.
Bartley made the motion, which Price seconded, setting the salary for the official district court reporter. The rest of the Commissioners Court also approved the motion.
Interlocal Agreement
County Fire Marshal Andy Endsley asked the Commissioners Court to consider approving an interlocal agreement with North Hopkins ISD, in accordance with Chapter 791, Chapter 418 of Texas Government Code.
“This is one of seven school districts that we are doing this agreement with,” said Endsley, who also serves as emergency management coordinator for Hopkins County.
“What this basically does, during this pandemic, it allows us to no only utilize some of their equipment, vehicles and things like that – whatever we might need. It allows them to do vice versa, to use our facilities if we did a large vaccination at that rural location, rural schools or Sulphur Springs, buses things like that, if we ever needed it. This will be on file indefinitely. In the agreement, we utilize not only personnel but also equipment and facilities,” Endsley explained.
Price made the motion, which Barker seconded, to approve the agreement. The motion for the interlocal agreement to share resources with North Hopkins ISD as needed received unanimous approval of the court Monday, Sept. 27, 2021.
Maintenance Agreement
The Commissioners Court also approved a motion by Anglin, seconded by Barker, approving an ongoing plant maintenance agreement with Clifford Power Systems Inc., for Purley communication tower. The tower is owned by the sheriff’s office and fire department. However, Hopkins County, Franklin County and Hopkins County EMS all share cost of the generator for the tower, according to Endsley.
Clifford Power services all of the generators the county owns. The equipment sends a telecommunication notification out to certain individuals within the three departments if power is lost and the generator kicks on, then when it switches back to regular electrical power, the county fire marshal noted.
“It’s very helpful on that side of it. Clifford Power has done a great job for us, so far, and we continue to look forward to that relationship,” Endsley noted.
Texas Ranger Ticket Giveaway – Last of 2021 Season
KSST has Texas Ranger Baseball tickets available this weekend’s Saturday and Sunday games against the Cleveland Indians. Winners will get to chose from available tickets, first come first served.
This years tickets will be offered in a digital format. To be a winner, you will need to download and install the Offical MLB Ball Park App for your smart device. Think of the app as a digital wallet for your tickets.
How to Win
Like KSST and like this post on Facebook to enter. Winners will be chosen at random. Winners will be notified via Facebook. Remember, you will need to provide a valid email address, and that email must be linked to your MLB Ballpark app.
The Process
Once you win, KSST will forward the digital ticket information to your email. Your MLB Ballpark app will accept the ticket information and store them until you need them. You will need to take your device to the ballpark to display the QR code at the gate. Get all the details at MLB.COM
Just to be clear, KSST and KRVA did not receive paper tickets, so we can not furnish paper tickets to our winners.
Livestock Validation
By Dr. Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hopkins County
The mission of the youth livestock validation program is to promote a positive youth development environment focused on ensuring rules for livestock exhibition are being followed under the supervision of County Extension Agents and Agricultural Science Teachers. This helps to foster integrity, virtues, and values of youth and families.
The purpose of validation is to encourage positive relationships with County Extension Agents, agricultural science teachers and local stakeholders, create a level playing field for youth livestock projects, maximize youth experience and life skill development, and facilitate youth engagement with livestock projects. Validation allows youth to build on life skills such as responsibility, respect, teamwork and communication.
By participating in the livestock project, youth exhibitors learn daily care, nutrition, reproduction, and production practices specific to livestock projects. To satisfy this requirement, the Northeast Texas Livestock Association will be validating state major show heifers and county show steers October 14, 2021, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Cattlemen’s Veterinary Clinic and county goats and lambs October 13, 2021, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Civic Center (back pens). Poultry and swine validation paperwork is due from exhibiting chapters November 29, 2021.
For more information on this or any other agricultural topic please contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443.
Hopkins County VFDs Receive 2 Additional Air Cylinders
All of the county’s volunteer fire departments received 2 SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) cylinders Monday morning to assist them in their fire respond duties.
This marks the second year in a row the VFDs have received air cylinders from Hopkins County. Last year, the county distributed 49 air cylinders to help VFDs replace equipment that is out-of-date and, in some cases, to provide the life-saving equipment for those lacking enough tot property protect members. In 2020, the devices were obtained using CARES Act funding to enable the VFD members responding along with EMS on medical calls to wear proper protective equipment.
“We refill these cylinders after we use them. They run out. They only have a 15 year life. After that, because of how they’re made up, they’re only good for 15 years. After that, we have to destroy them,” Hopkins County Fire Marshal Andy Endsley explained during Monday morning’s regular meeting of Hopkins County Commissioners Court, prior to the distribution of the new cylinders to a representative to each volunteer fire department.
He noted that the county received a large grant several years ago to better equip not only the VFDs but also Hopkins County Fire Department with new air cylinders. Unfortunately, the lifecycle of the air tanks, which are filled using either the Pickton-Pine Forest VFD or Hopkins County Fire Station compressor, had all expired last year. That Endsley said meant replacing them, a huge cost not only to the county but also to the volunteer fire departments.
Last year, teach VFDs received 4 cylinders and VFDs that also respond to calls with engines for structural firefighting also received one additional unit. Monday each VFD in Hopkins County was issued 2 additional air cylinders by the county. This should allow the expiration dates to be spread out, so the departments and county won’t face the large cost of replacing them, and will mean each even when some expire, should still have working units to use when responding to calls that require them to breath air from the tanks. The cylinders this year come from funds allocated by the four County Commissioners this year, another benefit the county provides the volunteer departments to better equip the to respond to calls.
“This another appreciation to our volunteer fire departments that go out and respond with us every day and do this for free. We could not make it without them here in Hopkins County. They are huge part of our system here in Hopkins County,” Endsley said, then asked that a representative from each department present Monday join him in front of the Commissioners Court to be recognized.
Once member of Tira VFD said simply, “Thank you,” to the announcement regarding the 2 new cylinders each would receive.
“Speaking for the Commissioners Court, these are the best of the best for Hopkins County. We appreciate these men and women. Y’all don’t know how much is going on, every day now. We are in a drought now. Hopefully, it’ll break later this week. Until that happens, and actually after that, they’ll roll every day to grass fires, other fire around our county, protecting us. I tell you, this is the best of the best. Thank you so much,” Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom said.
“Thank y’all very much,” Endsley added.
After the Commissioners Court meeting, Hopkins County Fire administrators with commissioners and the judge on hand, distributed 2 cylinders filled with air and ready for each county VFD representative to take back to their stations for use on calls.
Teer Announces Intent To Seek Re-Election As Justice of the Peace For Precinct 1
Judge BJ Teer has announced his intent to seek re-election for the Republican nomination for Hopkins County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, in the party’s Primary in Spring 2022.
“It has been an honor and pleasure to work for the citizens of Hopkins County, as the Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 since 2015. I look forward to the opportunity to serve for many more years,” Teer said.
Since Teer took office in 2015, the Hopkins County Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Court has disposed of more than 12,500 criminal case, more than 2300 civil cases, issued over 3700 warrants, presided over 185 emergency mental health hearings, issued magistrate warnings to almost 10,000 people in the Hopkins County jail and conducted over 680 death inquest.
He is a consultant for Texas Justice Training Center in Austin for teaching other judges in Texas about Inquest and Mass Fatalities. In 2020, Teer completed the courses for Medicolegal Death Investigator from North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences and is working on becoming a register and certified Medicolegal Death Investigator.
“I have at my best ability run the most effective and fair court that was possible. Since taking office in 2015, our disposal rate of cases is above 90 percent. The credit for the high rate of case disposal goes to my clerks, for their hard work and their diligence to see fair justice for all. I believe, if you treat people with respect, they will in return respect you. Our court philosophy is to treat everyone with the same respect that we want to be treated,” Teer said. “If re-elected the citizens of Hopkins County are assured that I will, to the best of my ability, continually run a court and office that is effective, efficient and fair to all.”
Judge Teer has been married for over 38 years, has three daughters and two grandchildren. He is a fourth generation life-long residence of Hopkins County.
Wildcats Football Has Tough First Half in Ennis on Friday, and Wildcats Cross Country Hosted First Ever Sulphur Springs Invitational Last Weekend
It was something of a quiet weekend for Sulphur Springs sports.
Normally, Fridays and Saturday bring Wildcats football, Lady Cats volleyball, and Wildcats and Lady Cats cross country, but the volleyball team will be enjoyed one of their two byes in district play on Friday, Sept. 24.
So with that, last weekend brought Wildcats football on Friday and Saturday in Sulphur Springs had the first ever Wildcat Invitational for the cross country team.
Wildcats football was out in Ennis on Friday, Sept. 24 to take on a top-10 Lions team.
Coach Greg Owens and his program struggled to find their footing in a 47-14 loss in Ennis to the Lions.
The Lions quickly jumped out to a 9-0 lead at the start of the game.
Ennis was able to efficiently move the ball down field, and add in a number of deep balls and the Lions were able to take a huge 44-0 lead at the half.
Sulphur Springs was able to get two receiving touchdowns in the fourth thanks to CJ Williams punching it in from inside the five and Weston Fields going 56-yards to the house on a fade route.
The Wildcats football team, now 0-5 overall (0-2 district) will go back to fundamentals this week as they have their one bye of the fall 2021 season before prepping for next week’s opponent, the Royse City Bulldogs.
Moving over to the cross country team, Wildcats head Coach Ross Hicks was all too excited to get the first ever Wildcat Invitational underway.
His team had a solid outing the Friday before last in Hallsville at the Hallsville Invitational, with several runners recording personal-record (PR) times.
And even though his teams did extremely well in Hallsville, he was all too thrilled his program competed well again Saturday. Several runners for Sulphur Springs record PRs.
Coach Ross Hicks said he has been trying to put this invitational together for years, and enjoyed his team being a leg-up on the competition since they have been practicing the course all season long.
Races started for the first ever Wildcats Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 25 starting with 5A and 6A runners at 8 A.M.
KSST will be meeting up with Coach Hicks tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 28 to discuss how the first ever Sulphur Springs cross country meet went.
As mentioned earlier the Lady Cats volleyball team enjoyed a much-needed bye Friday after competing against four district foes.
Coach Bailey Dorner’s squad has won five of their last six contests, including last Tuesday’s road win at Pine Tree, with the only match her volleyball team lost during that stretch was at home in a five-set classic versus Texas High on Sept. 14.
After taking some time away from the court, the Lady Cats volleyball team will be back on the road when they travel to Hallsville to take on the always-tough district foe Hallsville tomorrow.
Sulphur Springs comes in to Tuesday’s match as the two seed in District 15-5A through four games, followed by Hallsville as the current third seed in the district.
That game is set to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 5 P.M. beginning with JV/Freshman squads, followed by the varsity Lady Cats game at 6 P.M.
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