Wildcats power passed Athens, play Palestine in Area Round
Coach Alexi Upton and his team won a Bi-District championship Thursday, Mar. 23, dispatching Athens 2-0. Sulphur Springs knew exactly what they needed to do to win Thursday if they wished to move on. The men’s soccer coach said Thursday morning that the Hornets are an aggressive, high scoring team, so if the Wildcats could come in and disrupt their flow, getting them off their game, Sulphur Springs stood a good chance. That they...
Lady Cats win big in Anna, plays in playoff soccer double-header Thursday
Coach Adriana Brena and her squad scored early and often in their tune-up game in Anna. Lady Cats soccer scored three goals in 60 minutes of play time, taking care of the Lady Coyotes on their home field 3-0. Rowan Faircloth put on a show in Anna. The sophomore on Monday scored all three goals in the win, finishing with a hat trick. Faircloth’s third and final goal came in the closing minutes with the game already well out of...
Lady Cats Soccer Wins First District Championship in Program History
Coach Adriana Brena and Lady Cats soccer have won their first district championship in program history. Sulphur Springs did so going a perfect 8-0 over the course of 15-4A play. They wrapped up their district season Tuesday, in Paris at North Lamar. The Lady Cats once again won big over the Pantherettes, this time 10-1. Sweeping North Lamar with their Tuesday win in Paris, Sulphur Springs soundly beat North Lamar in their two games,...
Lady Cats Softball Goes 3-1 Over Four Days
Lady Cats softball pitcher Crimson Bryant in the circle. The senior pitcher over the weekend willed her team to two shutout victories thanks to her efforts in the circle. Coach David Carrillo’s team had a very successful four days, going 3-1. First, in Royse City at their final tournament, Sulphur Springs went a stellar 2-1 over two days and three games. Friday, playing in two contests, Lady Cats softball first had a rematch...
Wildcats Soccer Falls in PKs at Paris
Coach Alexi Upton and his squad did not have the outing they were hoping for, falling in PKs at Paris. Friday’s loss at Wildcat Stadium is the first for the men’s soccer program since non-district play wrapped up in late-January. In Paris Friday, Mar. 3, Sulphur Springs looked to complete the season sweep over the other Wildcats, in doing so winning the District 15-4A title. Unfortunately for Coach Upton and his squad,...
Wildcats Basketball Falls Shy of Upset in Regional Semifinals
March 5, 2023 – Coach Brandon Shaver’s team gave it their all, but came excruciatingly short to upsetting Faith Family Academy in the Regional tournament. Sulphur Springs fell to the Eagles, 62-48. Falling behind early, the men’s basketball team played from behind the entire game. Each time the Wildcats made big shots, FFA came right back with some impressive shots of their own. Sulphur Springs kept it tight,...
Wildcats Basketball Ekes by Lindale for Bi-District Championship
Sulphur Springs got just about all they could handle Tuesday, Feb. 21 in their opening round playoff game. In Forney for their Bi-District game, the Wildcats squeaked by Lindale 54-53. Coach Brandon Shaver’s squad jumped out to leads at points, but the Eagles kept firm and played on. Each time Sulphur Springs secured a bit of momentum, only to see Lindale consistency strike back. The Wildcats found themselves with up to an eight...
Lady Cats Softball Goes Perfect 7-0 to Start Season
Coach David Carrillo and his squad are thrilled with this past weekendâs performance. At home, in the friendly confines of Lady Cat Park, Sulphur Springs went a perfect 6-0 to start off their season. A three day tournament, starting Thursday, the softball team got things started with Ursuline Academy. The Lady Cats easily took care of UA, 7-0. Sulphur Springs, led in the circle by Crimson Bryant and Anna Goldsmith gave up...
Wildcats Soccer One Game Away From Perfect First Half of District Play
Wildcats basketball isn’t the only team celebrating perfection. Coach Alexi Upton and his team are one road contest away from a perfect first half of district play. Sulphur Springs is 5-0 heading into their round-one finale at North Lamar. The soccer squad won yet another district match-up Tuesday at home, dispatching Pittsburg 2-1. It took until the second period for the Wildcats to score on the Pirates, but Edgar Salazar made...
Lady Cats Basketball Team Hits First-Round Roadblock in Bi-District Loss to Van
Coach Bryan Jones and his team faced intense pressure all day long in their Bi-District game, falling to Van 71-35 on Monday, Feb. 13. Coach Bryan Jones and his team trailed marginally 11-8 heading into the second quarter, but things changed in a big way when the Lady Vandals started to heat up. From that three point deficit for the Lady Cats basketball team, Van went on to outscore Sulphur Springs 60-27 en route to a big...
