Strong Pitching Continues For Wildcats Baseball Team As They Get Tournament Tie And Win Thursday
The early season success of the Wildcats Baseball Team is being fueled by solid pitching performances. Thursday, March 5, on the first day of the 2020 Raider Classic at Wylie East High School, the Wildcats got a 0-0 tie with Frisco Liberty and, then, edged past Dallas Lake Highlands, 3-2. On Friday, the Wildcats will play North Forney at 12:30 p.m. If the Wildcats win, they will play Frisco Liberty at 5:30 p.m. All games are at Wylie East High School.
In the Wildcats first game Thursday, both pitchers dominated. The Wildcats managed only 3 hits and Liberty had only 2. The Wildcats made the game’s only error. Wildcat Jaxon Chaney, a Ouachita Baptist commit, only required 79 pitches to go 7 innings, allowing 2 hits and no runs, with 4 strikeouts and 2 walks.
Chaney, Will Sims and Kolson Hale all got a hit for the Wildcats. Chaney, Jace Evans and Aidan Walker all drew a walk. Jake Davis was hit by a pitch. After 7 scoreless innings, the game was declared a tie to keep the tournament schedule on time.
In their second game of the day, the Wildcats used one good inning to squeeze by Lake Highlands. Lake Highlands scored first in the top of the second inning to take a 1-0 lead. The Wildcats scored 3 runs in the bottom of the third to go up, 3-1. Lake Highlands got a single run in the top of the fifth, but the Wildcats shut them down the rest of the way, for the 3-2 win.
Will Sims only needed 91 pitches to go 7 innings and get the complete game win. Sims allowed only 5 hits an 1 earned run with 2 strikeouts and no walks.
The Wildcats won despite being outhit 5 to 3. In the big Wildcats third inning, Hale had the big hit, a double, that drove home two runs. Davis and Blake Vice also had hits for the Wildcats. Third inning runs were scored by Davis, Matthew Singleton and Brenden Lynn. Lynn also drew a walk. Chaney was hit by a pitch.
The Wildcats season record is now 5-2-1.
North Hopkins Baseball Team Struggles Against S&S Consolidated In Bland Tournament Thursday
Things started out poorly and then got worse for the North Hopkins Panthers in the Bland Tournament against S&S Consolidated Thursday, March 5.
S&S scored two runs in the first, seven more in the second and 5 runs in the third to open up a 14-0 lead after 3 innings. The Panthers got a single run in the top of the fourth but that was all in the 14-1 S&S win. The Rams outhit the Panthers 7 to 3. The Panthers committed 5 costly errors while S&S had 2.
For the Panthers, Jessie Rivera, Brycen Gillespie and Karson Jenkins all had a hit. Rivera scored the run and Gillespie drove him in.
Dakota Smith got the start for North Hopkins and took the loss. Smith went 2 innings, allowing 7 hits but, only 4 earned runs, with 5 strikeouts and a walk. Tate Myers went 1 inning allowing 0 hits and 4 unearned runs with 2 strikeouts and 1 walk. Both pitchers hit two batters.
Lady Cats Softball Team Pounds Out 22 Hits And Splits Pair Of Games In Wylie Tourney Thursday
The Lady Cats Softball Team is beginning to feel more comfortable at the plate. Thursday, March 5, on the first day of the three day Wylie Tournament, the Lady Cats Softball Team got 22 hits while splitting a pair of games. The Lady Cats slugged their way past McKinney Boyd, 13-4 and then lost a slug fest to Allen, 10-7.
Against Boyd, the Lady Cats trailed after the first inning, 2-1. The Lady Cats scored 4 runs in the bottom of the third to take a 5-3 lead. With 6 runs in the bottom of the fourth, the Lady Cats stretched their lead to 11-4. They added 2 more runs in the fifth to win, 13-4.
The Lady Cats outhit the Lady Broncos, 12-4. Senior Kate Womack led the offensive fireworks with three hits, three runs scored, three RBIs and a triple. Grace Magnuson also had three hits, a run scored and three RBIs with a double. Senior Colbria Harrison had two hits, three runs scored and three RBIs with a triple. Heather Bowen had a hit, a run scored and a walk. Paris Pickett had a hit, a run scored, an RBI and a walk. Nylah Lindley had a hit and 2 RBIs. Sailan Adair had a hit, 2 runs scored, a walk and a double. Aliyah Abron, and Jadyn Harper both scored a run. Braylea Brewer got a walk. Abron, Adair and Harper stole bases.
Addison Caddell got the pitching win working 5 innings, allowing 4 hits and 4 runs, with 7 strikeouts and 2 walks. The Lady Cats did not make an error.
The win was #300 for veteran softball Coach David Carrillo at Sulphur Springs. Coach Carrillo is in his 14th year here.
Against Allen, the Lady Cats fell behind early and just could not catch up. Allen was up 4-1 after one inning and 9-2 after three innings. After scoring 2 runs in the top of the fifth, the Lady Cats cut the deficit to 9-5. Two more runs in the top of the sixth made the score 10-7, and that’s the way it ended.
The Lady Cats actually outhit Allen, 11-10. Both teams played terrible defense, with the Lady Cats making 6 errors and Allen 5.
Jadyn Harper was 3 for 3 with a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base. Heather Bowen was 2 for 4 with an RBI and a double. Addison deSmet was 1 for 1 with an RBI. Paris Pickett was 1 for 2 with a run scored. Grace Magnuson was 1 for 2. Aliyah Abron was 1 for 2 with a run scored. Matti Smith was 1 for 3 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBIs with a triple and a walk. Nylah Lindley was 1 for 4 with a run scored. Sailan Adair was 1 for 4 with an RBI and a double. Colbria Harrison got an RBI and walked twice. Braylea Brewer scored a run.
Denver Wyatt got the pitching loss, pitching the entire 5 2/3 innings, allowing 10 hits but just 2 earned runs with 3 strikeouts and 6 walks.
Both games were played at Wylie High School. The Lady Cats season record is now 5-7. Friday the Lady Cats play Burleson Centennial at 1 p.m. and Mesquite Horn at 3 p.m. with both games at Field B.
(Photo by Sheri Looney)
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Sulphur Springs ISD Regular Board Of Trustees Meeting To Be Held Friday
Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet a few days early this month. SSISD trustees’ regular meeting has been moved from the usual second Monday at 6 p.m. to Friday, March 6, at noon.
Trustees will be asked to approve a letter of engagement for the annual outside audit of district finances and for the Head Start director to apply for continuation and refunding of the Head Start program.
Superintendent Michael Lamb is scheduled to present for discussion and trustees’ consideration a proposed 2020-2021 school calendar.
They also are expected to cancel the May 2 trustees election as incumbents Robert Cody and Robbin Vaughn were the only candidates to file for the two school board seats up for election.
The trustees too will be asked to consider renewing the agreement with Powell, Youngblood & Taylor LLP to to handle annual reporting and maintenance for existing Chapter 313 agreements.
Carmen Hammack and Karen Phillips, curriculum specialists, are slated to present highlights of math and science programs at the meeting, which begin at 12 p.m. March 6, in the board room at SSISD Administration Building, 631 Connally St.
Wildcats Jesse Carrillo and George Greenway Qualify For State Powerlifting Meet
Wildcats’ powerlifters Jesse Carrillo and George Greenway qualfied for the State Powerlifting Meet in Abilene on March 28 at the Regional Meet held Wednesday (March 4) in Pine Tree. Carrillo, competing in the 148 pound weight class finished in second place Wednesday. Wildcats Powerlifting Coach Casey Jeter said Carrillo had personal bests in squat and bench press and had to lift 460 pounds in dead lift to reach the 1200 pound state qualifying total. So Carrillo made the State Meet in two ways, since top two Regional finishers also qualify. Greenway, a senior, lifted in the 198 pound weight class and finished third. However Greenway lifted enough weight, 1535 pounds, to qualify 135 pounds over the state qualifying total of 1400 pounds. Showing the toughness of the region, Greenway finished third in the region but he is also #3 in the state. Coach Jeter said tough regional judges required lifters to get down exceptionally low on squats. Greenway, at previous meets had squatted 700 pounds. Wednesday he got 620 pounds. A 700 pound squat at the regional meet would have tied the state record. Coach Jeter took nine lifters to the Regonal Meet Wednesday. Austin McCain, in the 114 pound weight class, matched his top totals done at other meets. Sophomore Juan Hernandez, in the 148-pound weight class, finished eighth and had personal bests in all three lifts. Freshman Matthew Mitchell, in the 181 pound weight class, finished tenth in the region and had personal bests in all three lifts. Junior Ryan Carrillo, in the 181-pound weight class, finished third. He needed a 520 pound dead lift to achieve the state qualifying total. Coach Jeter said he just missed making the lift. In the 220-pound weight class, sophomore Chad Menard finished eighth in the region.
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Busy Game Day Thursday Includes Baseball, Softball, Track, Powerlifting and Golf
There is baseball, softball, track, golf and power lifting on this busy Thursday (March 5) game day.
The Wildcats Baseball Team played an early game in the 2020 Raider Classic at Wylie East High School on Thursday. The Wildcats and Frisco Liberty got underway at 11 a.m. The pitching continues to remains ahead of the hitting for the Wildcats and their opponents. The Wildcats and Frisco Liberty played to a 0-0 tie. The game was declared over after seven scoreless innings to keep the tournament schedule on time. Liberty had only 2 hits and the Wildcats three. The tie gave the Wildcats a season record of 4-2-1. The Wildcats are also playing Dallas Lake Highlands. That game started at 1 p.m. These two games are pool play games for the Wildcats that will determine who they will face on Friday and Saturday in the tournament.
The Lady Cats Softball Team is also in a three-day tournament at Wylie High School. On Thursday, the Lady Cats play McKinney Boyd at 3 p.m. and then take on Allen at 5 p.m. Both games are at Wylie High School. The Lady Cats come into the tournament with a 4-6 season record.
The Wildcats and Lady Cats Track Teams will also be competing on this Thursday game day. Both teams are at a Royse City track meet. Field events get underway at 4 p.m.
Lady Cats Powerlifters’ Addison Lamb and Sable Erdmier are competing in the Regional Powerlifting Meet Thursday in Pine Tree. The top two lifters in each weight class advance to the State Meet on March 21 in Waco.
The Lady Cats Golf Team is in a tournament on this game day Thursday. Originally planned for Tuesday, the tournament was moved back two days due to rainy weather Tuesday. The Lady Cats are playing at Tempest Golf Club in Gladewater. Hallsville is the host school for the tournament. Lady Cats Golf Coach Whitney Spigener said the tournament is expected to include a lot of the Lady Cats current district opponents as well as some teams that will be their district opponents next season.
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Hopkins County Rodeo Association Brings Spring UPRA to Town April 17, 18
According to Oscar Aguilar, President of the Hopkins County Rodeo Association, the 2020 Spring Rodeo will bring some major specialty talent to the Hopkins County Civic Center, for both performances set for Friday April 17 and Saturday April 18. Entertainer and World Champion Trick Roper Trevor Dreher will be part of the entertainment. In much demand, you’ll want to see Dreher who appeared last year at the following events as posted on his website as career highlights.
In 2019, Trevor performed at…
- A fundraiser for President Trump and his family at the prestigious Mar-A-Lago Resort in Palm Beach, Florida.
- The House of Blues Orlando at Walt Disney World’s, Disney Springs.
- The ProRodeo Hall of Fame 40th Anniversary Celebration in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
- Gary Allan at the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo in Castle Rock, Colorado.
- Xtreme Bulls at the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo in Castle Rock, Colorado.
- Suhl’s Rodeo on Friday nights in Kissimmee, Florida.
- Westgate River Ranch Rodeo on Saturday nights in Lake Wales, Florida.
- Grand openings of 2 new Cavender’s locations, Orlando, Florida & Spanish Fort, Alabama.
- Equine Affaire at The Big E in Springfield, Massachusetts with The Texas Trick Riders.
- Wrangler Gold Buckle Gala, honoring rodeo legend, Cotton Rosser at South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada
Large 4-H Member Participation at 2020 NETLA
Increased 4-H participation at NETLA show reaps benefits
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX- The last week of February in Hopkins County is always a big deal. Every year the Northeast Texas Livestock Association facilitates a huge livestock show that allows FFA and 4-H kids residing in Hopkins County to bring their livestock projects consisting of Beef Steers or Heifers, Swine, Goats, Lambs, and Poultry projects. This gives the kids the opportunity to show the animals and show the public their hard work and dedication to agriculture.
Hopkins County 4-H had 53 participants this year, which in turn resulted in 36 of our kids making the Sale of Champions on Saturday, February 29th. Several of our contestants brought home prestigious awards such as Reserve Grand Champion honors in their species, plus Championship Showmanship awards as well. The 4-Hers that participated in the 2020 NETLA Show are as follows:
Tayden Horton; Isaac Ray; Penelope Deterding; Rolando and Roman Massey; Ethan George; Yuri Avdibegovic; Hannah Bledsoe; Kinsley and Miley McCormack; Kannon and Kollyn Gibson; Anderson and Aiken Grimes; Jackson Lundell; Camerson Endsley; Addilyn Moore; Harper Hodges; Abigail Davis; Jacy Barnett; Valerie Flecker; Ayden Fhylabn Ortiz; Alexa Mendez; Cross Phillips; Aspen Mayhew; Destiny Lackey; Anndi Jones; Jadi Jones; Kate Monk; Maggie and Micah Flemens; McKenna Post; Maddox Potts; Rhye Caudle; Kaden Mabe; Emma Eddins; Madeline DonJuan; Adrian DonJuan; Maddi Skaggs; Dodge Chamness; Brooks Burgin; Chloe and Cole Willis; Madison Kellogg; Reese, Ramsey, and Ryan Ragan; Rayne Stovall; Mika Gray; Bayler and Brett Boatman; Seth Johns; and Samantha Smith.
The staff at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office would like to say congratulations to all our contestants, and we want to say how proud we are of all your hard work and dedication to your projects! If anyone has any questions about joining our Hopkins County 4-H please feel free to contact the office at 903-885-3443.
Jessica Taylor
Assistant County Extension Agent- Hopkins Co.
Paddle Boat, Canoes Other Options Could Be Available At Coleman Lake Soon
Visitors to Coleman Lake could in the near future have more recreational options available to them on site. Sulphur Springs City Council during their March meeting this week agreed to allow a “non-motorized sports concession” at the lake, according to Sulphur Springs Community Development Director Tory Niewiadomski.
City officials were approached by John Ilaoa about offering the additional recreational services at the park. The non-motorized water rides may be hauled in each day they are offered on a trailer to the site on the bigger section of the lake and made available for rental from about 10 a.m. until 1 hour prior to sunset daily, with the exception of Sundays, according to Niewiadomski.
Sulphur Springs City Council also during the March 3 meeting approved four proposed ordinances. Ordinances receiving council approve on second and final readings were:
- Annexation only the city-owned portion of the former Luminant/Thermo mine properties into the city limits;
- Authorization for issuance and sale of combined tax and revenue certificates and related documents to fund improvements at Pacific Park and a new Senior Citizens Center, with interest rates reported to be at 1.79 percent; and
- A 20-year franchise agreement with Atmos Energy Corporation which allows the business to offer its services in Sulphur Springs and requires the Atmos to pay annually, “a sum of money which shall be equivalent to five percent (5%) of the Gross Revenues.”
The fourth ordinance regarding youth curfews drew the most discussion, but ultimately received the council’s approval on first reading at Tuesday’s meeting, according to Niewiadomski.
A few community members addressed the council and police also were asked to speak about the matter, according the community development director.
The curfew would only affect unaccompanied youth ages 15 years and younger, and would be from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday-Thursday and form 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday-Saturday. The ordinance as proposed includes a sunset provision, which would allow the council to review the ordinance in April of 2022 to determine whether any changes are needed. Otherwise, it would remain in effect, city staff reported.
The council held an executive session prior to the start of the regular meeting to discuss matters related to the city secretary. The council in open session agreed to give City Secretary Gale Roberts, who recently earned Texas Registered Municipal Clerk Certification, a pay raise.
Niewiadomski gave a presentation regarding urban sprawl and possible antidotes for the issue of cities funding the infrastructure needs resulting from urban sprawl. He reportedly presented the videos on the topic and discussed individual property values and the affects of lot frontage analysis on city budgets.
The council approved the independent audit for fiscal year 2018-2019.
The General Election for Places 6 and 7 on the council was canceled, Doug Moore was unopposed for Place 6 and Mayor John Sellers was unopposed for Place 7. Those names will not appear on the May 2 ballot.
Harold Nash is also unopposed for Place 2 and Oscar Aguilar is unopposed for Place 3 on the May 2 Special Election. Their names will appear on the ballot, as will the four candidates (Jay W. Julian, Mark Bradley, Vanessa Diosdado and Justin M. Brown) for Place 1 and two candidates (Ricardo Chavarria and Gary Spraggins) for Place 5.
Places 6 and 7 are for full terms on the council. Places 1-3 and 5 are for unexpired terms of council member who resigned in December.
