3 Irving Residents Arrested On Controlled Substance Charge
July 1, 2020 – Three Irving residents were arrested on a controlled substance charge following a late night traffic stop on Industrial Drive near the 125 mile marker on Interstate 30 west. An Irving woman was also wanted on a parole warrant, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Scott Davis reported stopping a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. He noticed the vehicle did not have a functioning license plate light as it exited a motel parking lot onto Industrial Drive at 11:39 p.m. June 29, 2020. The registration on the SUV was also reported to have expired in January of 2019. The silver SUV stopped near near I-30 west mile marker 125, Davis noted in arrest reports.
Upon contact with the occupants, Davis reported all three exhibited signs of nervousness, including speaking rapidly. All breathed heavily, had trembling hands and were sweating, according to the deputy. All three Irving residents told the sheriff’s officer they thought they had warrants for their arrest and no one had a valid driver’s license, Davis alleged in arrest reports. A records check showed only the back seat passenger, identified in arrest reports as 46-year-old Annie Parker Landrum of Irving, to be wanted on a violation of parole warrant, according to arrest reports.
After being denied permission to search the SUV, Davis reported he requested additional deputies to respond at the location. Deputies Bobby Osornio, Nick Marney and Deputy Colt Patterson and his K9 partner Chiv arrived at the location.
Patterson advised Chiv gave a positive alert on the vehicle, so a probable cause search was conducted on the SUV.
Davis alleged glass pipes of the type used to smoke methamphetamine with suspected meth, used hypodermic syringes and a burned spoon with other drug paraphernalia were found in a zip bag located in the center console. A plastic bag containing pills officers believed to be Xanax and a yellow bag containing a crystal-like substance believed to be meth were found lodged in the front passenger’s head rest area, according to arrest reports. More syringes and another burned spoon were among the drug paraphernalia found on the back seat and additional loose crystal-like substance believed to be meth was located on the floorboard behind driver’s seat.
All three occupants allegedly denied ownership of the contraband and were all taken into custody at just before 12:30 a.m. June 30 for possession of a controlled substance. The suspected methamphetamine weighed more than 1 gram but less than 4 grams on a digital scale and had a positive result on a field test kit for meth.
Consequently, Landrum, along with the driver, identified in arrest reports as 40-year-old Sabrina Kay Morgan, and the other passenger, identified in arrest reports as 54-year-old Steven Lee Welborn, were booked into Hopkins County jail early June 30 on a third-degree felony possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge; Landrum also was held on the parole warrant, according to arrest reports.
Welborn had been released from the county jail by 11:30 a.m. July 1 on a $10,000 bond on the felony controlled substance charge, according to jail reports.
Landrum, who is also known by Annie Mendora Landrum, and Morgan, the driver, remained in Hopkins County jail July 1; their bond was also set at $10,000 on the third-degree felony controlled substance charge. Landrum was denied bond on the Austin violation of parole warrant, according to jail reports.
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.
Food Bank To Help Feed Hungry in Sulphur Springs on July 17th
NORTH TEXAS FOOD BANK TO DISTRIBUTE FOOD AT HOPKINS COUNTY REGIONAL CIVIC CENTER TO HELP FEED HUNGRY NORTH TEXANS DURING COVID-19
What: Hopkins County Regional Civic Center, in partnership with the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB), will be distributing kitted food boxes through a low-touch distribution model on July 17th , 2020. Distribution will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. To receive food, visitors must be in a vehicle. No proof of identification is necessary.
When: July 17th , 2020 9am-11am
NTFB staff will determine if the distribution needs to extend past end time.
Where: 1200 Houston St.
Sulphur Springs High School parking lot behind the Dairy Museum.
ABOUT NORTH TEXAS FOOD BANK
The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is a top-ranked nonprofit hunger-relief organization operating a state-of-the-art volunteer and distribution center in Plano — the Perot Family Campus. Last year, the Food Bank worked hard in partnership with member agencies from our Feeding Network to provide access to almost 77 million nutritious meals across a diverse 13-county service area — this means more than 200,000 meals per day for hungry children, seniors and families. But the need for hunger relief in North Texas is complex and in order to meet the need the NTFB is working to increase our food distribution efforts. Our goal is to provide access to 92 million nutritious meals annually by 2025. NTFB is a member of Feeding America, a national hunger-relief organization.
Skills Camp Registration Now Open
By Johanna Hicks, AgriLife Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County
The Hopkins County Community Health/Wellness Alliance has offered “Kids’ Camp: Fun, Food, Fitness” for 10 years. However, due to COVID-19, the camp was canceled for 2020 because of the large number of campers and staff involved. I have been providing weekly programs for the Sulphur Springs ISD Summer Camp, which reaches approximately 10-15 kids with each lesson. We emphasize social distancing and frequent hand-washing, and so far, the students seem to be enjoying the experience.
Another camp which the Alliance sponsors is Skills Camp. This camp is designed for students who have just completed grades 5 and 6 (going into grades 6 and 7 in the fall.) The good news is that this camp WILL take place, but not in the usual format. We will provide project kits for each of the days that the camp would originally take place. The kits may be picked up all at once, or a few at a time. Below is a summary of what the kits will contain:
- Day #1: STEM – we have a couple of really fantastic projects dealing with science, technology, engineering, and math. Most items, along with instructions for completing the projects will be included in the kit.
- Day #2: Upcycling – this will be a fun project! We’ll provide supplies for two projects, along with instructions.
- Day #3: Fun with Money – Alliance Bank is partnering with us on this project, and the kit will include a hands-on project to complete.
- Day #4: Woodworking – this project has been a favorite since the very first Skills Camp! We’ll include a project to build, along with instructions.
- Day #5: Leatherwork – My co-worker, Mario Villarino, is working on assembling these kits. Supplies, instructions, and more will be included!
Each kit will also include a Daily Life Skills Challenge. These will be easy-to-do challenges that everybody – adults, teens, older children – should know how to do. They are all skills that will be useful in everyday life, but are often overlooked.
Another item in each kit will be a Super Summer Salad recipe. Wendy Johnson, Hopkins County Master Wellness Volunteer, provided recipes that are simple, yet refreshing for summertime. These will be simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes that can be made either by the student or with the help of an adult. You’ll learn to read a recipe, measure ingredients, and follow the steps in completing the dish.
And that’s not all! Each kit will contain a daily “surprise.” It might be an item related to the project, or it might be “just because.”
So, how do you register? Here’s what you need to do:
- Be sure you are the appropriate grade (going into grades 6 & 7)
- Call the Hopkins County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office – 903-885-3443
- Leave your name, address, and phone number (grade would be helpful)
- Deadline to register is July 15.
- We’ll contact you with information on when to pick up the project kits.
There is no charge for the camp this year. However, we must limit registration to the first 14 participants due to the cost of supplies. This camp was originally designed for Sulphur Springs students, but call anyway. If we don’t fill our quota, we will open it to others in the county.
Closing Thought
“Today is the day in which to express your noblest qualities of mind and heart, to do at least one worthy thing which you have long postponed.”
– Grenville Kleiser
Contact Johanna Hicks at Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Office, P.O. Box 518, 1200-B West Houston St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75483; by phone at 903-885-3443; or [email protected]
Chamber Connection – July 2
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce
The fireworks for 4th of July have been cancelled, however, please remember that the Symphony League is holding their concert and fireworks celebration on Saturday, Sept. 5. Mark your calendars!
The Hopkins County Adult Leadership is happy to announce that we are currently taking applications for the 2020-21 class. The Adult Leadership Class is a community leadership development program sponsored by the Hopkins county Chamber of Commerce.
The course was created in 1989 with the concept of offering leadership training and community involvement for emerging business and community leaders.
Leadership Sulphur Springs is a nine-month session, with meetings held once a month. For more information and to get an application, please call the Chamber of Commerce at 903-885-6515.
Hunt Regional Is Offering Mobile Mammography Coach In Sulphur Springs
Hunt Regional Hospital is offering the Tubby Adkisson Memorial Mobile Mammography Coach on July 23, in the Spring Village Shopping Center in Sulphur Springs. All insurances accepted at Hunt Regional are also accepted for the Mobile Mammography Coach, including Medicare and Medicaid. To schedule individual screening mammograms, please call (903) 408-5010. Appointments and pre-registration are requested.
Ribbon Cutting
Jettribe hosted ribbon cutting celebration Jettribe hosted their ribbon cutting celebration on Wednesday, June 24, at noon. Jettribe is a water sports gear and apparel company from Southern California that has opened a third location in Sulphur Springs.
Business Highlight
During the year 2020, The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is highlighting a business each week.
Please join me in congratulating our Business of the Week for July 2, NETBIO (North East Texas Beef Improvement Organization). You can read biographical stories at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page and Instagram page.
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Offers School Physicals
CHRISTUS’ South Broadway Street Urgent Care Clinic To Reopen July 6; Pat Zeigler Recognized With Daisy Award
By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS® Mother Frances Hospital – Winnsboro, CHRISTUS® Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs, Texas, June 30, 2020 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ.
From our CHRISTUS Sulphur Springs Ministry to you, have a safe and Happy Independence Day! In honor of the holiday, all CHRISTUS Trinity Clinics will be closed on Friday, July 3.
Hospital Visitation
For the safety and health of the community and our ministry, CHRISTUS Health is screening all associates and visitors to our hospitals to help lessen the risk of infectious disease transmission among our patients, associates, and guests.
- 1 Entrance to hospital through Emergency Department 24/7
- 1 Visitor per patient
- Visitors must be between the ages of 16 years-old and 65-years old
- All visitors are screened at the door, including a temperature taken
- All associates are screened at each shift, including a temperature taken
- Visiting hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (subject to change)
- ALL hospital visitors are required to wear a mask. Visitors should bring their own mask; homemade cloth masks are acceptable.
Sports Medicine
Sports Physicals
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, in conjunction with CHRISTUS Sports Medicine program, is providing sports physicals for all middle school and high school students from any school district. The physicals will be held at the CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in Emory, on Monday July 6 through Friday, July 10 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 pm. The cost is $25 and appointments may be made by calling 903.473.7234.
Clinic Services
Urgent Care
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Urgent Care, located at 1339 South Broadway St. in Sulphur Springs, will re-open on Monday, July 6.
The Urgent Care hours will be Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The phone number to reach Urgent Care is 903.951.1001.
Awards
Daisy Award
The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that rewards and celebrates the
extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care delivered by nurses every day.
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances is proud to be a DAISY Award Hospital Partner, recognizing one of our nurses with this special honor every month. This month, we are excited to recognize Pat Zeigler, of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs.
We want to reassure our patients that CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital continue to be a safe place to receive your care, and we encourage you to follow up with your regular healthcare needs. For any reason you cannot come into the clinic, or do not feel comfortable, virtual visits and telephone visits are available. Please contact your provider to discuss all of the many options for accessing care.
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System includes CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospitals – Tyler, South Tyler, Jacksonville, Winnsboro
and Sulphur Springs, the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital – Tyler, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother
Frances Rehabilitation Hospital a partner of Encompass Health, Tyler ContinueCARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, a long-
term acute care facility, and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic is the area’s preferred multi-specialty medical group, with
more than 400 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers representing 36 specialties in 34 locations serving Northeast Texas across 41
counties. For more information on services available through CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System, visit christustmf.org
- Bed count – 402 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler
- Bed count – 8 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – South Tyler
- Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Jacksonville
- Bed Count – 96 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs
- Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Winnsboro
- Bed count – 94 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital
- Bed count – 96 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart – Tyler
- Bed count – 51 – Tyler ContinueCARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital
Interstate 30 Traffic Stop Nets Methamphetamine, Marijuana, 2 Arrests
Deputies arrested an Atlanta woman and Fort Worth man after finding bags of methamphetamine and marijuana in their possession during an Interstate 30 traffic stop late Monday night, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Thomas Patterson reported stopping a silver Chevrolet Impala at 11:25 p.m. June 29 on I-30 west at mile marker 123 (League Street) for having an obscured license plate and because the license plate light was out.
As he contacted the occupants of the car, Patterson alleged smelling an odor of marijuana emitting from inside the vehicle. HCSO Lt. Amanda Weatherford assisted with the stop.
While checking the occupants for weapons and narcotics, Weatherford reported finding a bag of methamphetamines and a bag of marijuana on the female passenger, identified in arrest reports as 40-year-old Veronica Bryant of Atlanta, Texas. A search of the vehicle revealed a sealable bag with more bags that contained suspected meth in the center console within reach of the driver, identified in arrest reports as 33-year-old Quintin Leon Robinson of Fort Worth, Patterson alleged in arrest reports.
Robinson allegedly admitted to smoking marijuana earlier in the day. Marijuana cigarette remnants were allegedly located inside the storage area in the driver’s side door as reported by Robinson, the deputy alleged in arrest reports. Inside of the bag found on Bryant more marijuana remnants were also found.
Both Robinson (whose aliases include Karl Richard Cherico and Nighttrain) and Bryant (whose aliases include Veronica Pendleton, Pendleton Veronia Bruyant, Pendelton Veronica Bryant and variations thereof) were arrested at 11:43 p.m. June 29, 2020 and transported to Hopkins County jail. The suspected meth weighed 1.5 grams including packaging and field-tested positive for meth, resulting in both being booked into Hopkins County jail after 2 a.m. June 30 on a possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a controlled substance charge, according to jail reports.
Both Bryant and Robinson was released from jail later June 30 on a $10,000 bond on the third-degree felony charge, according to jail reports.
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.
Louisiana Man Accused of Vehicle Burglary
A 41-year-old Louisiana man was accused of a vehicle burglary after police caught him in the front seat of a vehicle with a damaged door handle, a hollowed out key hole and a damaged ignition switch.
Sulphur Springs Police officers were reportedly dispatched to a report of suspicious activity, what appeared to a witness to be two white males breaking into a vehicle. Just prior to arrival, police were told one of the pair had left the location in the vehicle in which they had arrived.
Upon arrival, officers observed one man sitting in the front of a truck. When police ordered him out of the truck, he reportedly told them he had permission to look at the truck, which was for sale. He showed the officer a cell phone which contained text messages exchanged with someone about looking at the truck, according to arrest reports.
The office took a closer look at the truck. The policeman reported the truck door handle appeared to have been damaged and the key hole was hollowed out as if there was forced entry. Two pairs of pliers were visible on the front seat, where the man was located, and the ignition also appeared to have been damaged, the officer alleged in arrest reports.
Police contacted the truck’s owner, who advised the truck was locked and not damaged when he left it at the location, so the man should not have been inside of the truck. The owners reportedly told police the man had contacted him earlier, claimed to be a truck driver who would be passing through Sulphur Springs late at night and didn’t want to drive to Cumby to look at the pickup. So, the owner drove the truck to the address and parked it for the man to look at overnight, police noted in arrest reports.
The Louisiana man was taken into custody and booked into Hopkins County jail early Tuesday morning June 30 on a Class A misdemeanor vehicle burglary charge, according to arrest and jail reports. He was released from Hopkins County jail later June 30. bond was set at $2,500 on the charge, according to jail reports.
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 COVID-19 Update: 8 New Positive Cases Reported June 30
Newsom: CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Still Has Room In COVID-19 Unit
The Hopkins County Emergency Management Team at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, reported they’d received notification of 8 new positive COVID-19 cases in Hopkins County. That makes a total of 59 positive cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began in MidMarch, including 41 Hopkins County residents who have recovered. That leaves 18 active cases of COVID-19 among Hopkins County residents, the emergency officials reported.
Very little information was reported other than the cases include residents of both the city and county.
HCEMT also reported that one of the previously reported positive cases was a duplicate, which bumped the prior total to 51. Hopkins County Emergency Management Coordinator Andy Endsley explained the Local Health Authority nurse during regular auditing process discovered one of the previous cases reported by the state was a duplicate.
Endsley explained that sometimes, when patients are retested to see if they can be cleared as recovered or to return to work, the test may show as a positive, and inadvertently be counted by the state as new positive COVID-19 case.
“I have to give credit to the hospital, EMS, sheriff, police – everyone. Everyone is doing a great job here in Hopkins County. Newsom said.
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom said he’d been in contact with officials at the hospital and was told CHRISTUS – Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs “is in great shape and can handle whatever comes.”
Hospital Preparedness
“If we have a surge, I feel confident we can care for them. We have the equipment and appropriate protocols, PPE, to do so in a safe manner,” CMFH-SS CEO Paul Harvey told Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors at the group’s June 23 meeting.
CMFHSS staff converted it’s ICU at the beginning of the pandemic to a designated COVID-19 unit, with 10 beds in a climate controlled environment for patients who test positive and need additional medical care or further testing, Harvey explained.
As a precaution as the pandemic progressed across the state, the hospital also sequestered 10 beds on the second floor as a COVID-ready unit, able to deal with overflow and patients, if needed, Harvey told HCHD board.
As the number of new COVID-19 cases in Texas and other states began to spike to record numbers of COVID-19 cases following Memorial Day weekend, CMFHSS did see a spike in patients for COVID-19 related services. However, the Sulphur Springs hospital as of Tuesday, June 23, had not been impacted nearly as much as some other hospitals in the East Texas area, nor as heavily as in the first few weeks of COVID-19 pandemic, Harvey reported at the hospital district meeting.
While the hospital may see patients admitted for COVID-19 related services, Harvey noted, that does not mean they have been admitted to the hospital for COVID-19 nor does it mean that those admitted require a ventilator. For instance, if the hospital saw 2 patients, it’s possible only 1 tested positive for COVID-19, and the other(s) may be “under investigation.”
Harvey assured HCHD Board that steps are taken to protect all patients and staff at the hospital from exposure. That includes screenings and certain precautions for all associates and visitors to the hospital, CMFHSS CEO explained.
While visitation of patients is limited to 1 person, it is and has continued throughout the pandemic to allow a visitor in all units except the COVID-19 unit for those meeting certain criteria. There continues to be one point of entry for a while longer as well, Harvey noted during the HCHD report.
CMFHSS is working with four companies to screen their workers daily, and has increased educational efforts of how to care for employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Harvey.
Just as CMFHSS’ COVID-19 unit can treat not only Hopkins County residents, but people from other areas, the hospital also tests people from other counties as well. Some tested are people who work in Hopkins County but live elsewhere, as well as people from other counties who need testing.
That means that while CMFHSS may provide services to a patient who tests positive for COVID-19, that case may not necessarily be a Hopkins County case nor recorded in Hopkins County. Positive cases are assigned to counties by the patient’s address, HCHD COO/EMS Director Brent Smith noted during the June 23 HCHD meeting.
Those, coupled with the hospital’s dedication to ensuring legal patients confidentiality for all patients, are among the reasons CMHFSS does not give out statistics regarding COVID-19. Doing so would not present a true picture of operations at the hospital.
Newsom affirmed during the June 30 COVID-19 news conference that he’d been assured “there is room in the COVID unit” at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs, which the HCEM officials said is “not overflowing” with COVID-19 cases.
Restaurant Capacity
Hopkins County Emergency Management Team also reported that at this time restaurants in Hopkins County can continue to operate at 75 percent capacity inside.
Endsley said last Friday that Hopkins County meets the terms for the exception outlined in Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-28, which would allow them to remain open at 75 percent occupancy even though restaurants in most other counties in the state are limited to 50 percent.
“We are at 75 percent because we filled out the proper DSHS paper work. Even though it’s gone up, the number of cases is s still lower her than some counties surrounding us. We are truly blessed in that,” Endsley said.
The HCEMT June 30 explained that the rule is for “10 or less.” However, until further notice by state officials, they may continue to operate at 75 percent capacity.
The HCEMT continue to reiterate Governor Abbott’s encouragement for Texans to “wear a mask, wash their hands, stay six feet apart from others in public, and stay home if they can” to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens Says He Sees Progress From Those Showing Up for The Edge
The Sulphur Springs Edge conditioning program is in its’ fourth week. Friday (June 26) , after three weeks of The Edge, Wildcats Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Greg Owens said yes indeed, he is seeing progress from the players who are regularly showing up for The Edge. He talked about players picking up some technical stuff in the weight room. Coach Owens said they are getting so much better. He said the key is the daily repetitions they are getting. The UIL is also now allowing coaches to teach one hour of football skills each session. Coach Owens said the teaching is what has his coaching staff excited. He said it is helping to make up for the loss of spring football in May due to coronavirus concerns. Coach Owens said players attending The Edge will have a great advantage over those not showing up. He said the non-attendees will be behind when football practice begins in early August. Coach Owens said they will be required to play catch up and he noted that will frustrate coaches. When The Edge gets into July, Coach Owens said there would be an effort to get some more players into The Edge. He is hoping that by mid-July, the Wildcats will be able to do more group things that they are unable to do right now. Coach Owens said athletes that make it through The Edge tend to gain confidence. The Edge will run through the end of July.
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Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Likes Cumby to Win Their District This Fall
You might say Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine is bullish on the Cumby Trojans. They pick the Trojans to win their District 9-2A in Division II this fall. Cumby, under new head coach Charles Boles, is in the same district with Clarksville, Simms Bowie, Maud, Detroit and Quinlan Boles. The Trojans have 23 returning lettermen off of a team that finished with an 8-4 record and were an area finalist last season. Cumby returns 5 starters on both offense and defense. Cumby running back Jacob Demidio, who gained 1432 yards last season, was selected by Texas Football as the district’s Preseason MVP. He is also on the magazine’s Cumby players to watch list along with running back Keagan McCollum, offensive lineman and linebacker Jacob Groves, wide receiver and defensive back Justin Demidio and wide receiver and defensive back Colton Lindsay. Listed as the Trojans top junior is wide receiver and defensive back Fabian Camargo and their top sophomore is said to be linebacker and running back Logan Butler. McCollum and Jacob Demidio are expected to give the Trojans a strong 1-2 punch at running back. Justin Demidio is the top returning tackler for the Trojans. Should be an interesting year for the Trojans.
