Saltillo Lions Basketball Team Rolls Over Union Hill Tuesday
The Saltillo Lions Basketball Team overwhelmed Union Hill in a district game, 84-27 Tuesday, January 12. The Lions got off to a fast start leading Union Hill, 24-8 after one quarter and 48-11 at the half. The Lions got big games from Chris Boekhorst and David Whitworth who scored 19 points each. Coy Collins added 16 points. Andrew Redburn had 12 points. Gunner Tarver scored 11 points. Colby McCoy had 4 points. Ridge Johnson scored 3...
Saltillo Lions Remain Unbeaten In District Play With Home Win Over Avinger Friday
The Saltillo Lions came out ready to play in their home district game against Avinger Friday, January 8. The Lions roared out to a 25-2 first quarter lead and led 47-10 at halftime on their way to a 74-35 win. The Lions had a phenomenal night at the free throw line canning 19 of 23 shots. The win improved the Lions’ district mark to 3-0 and they are now 8-8 for the season. For the Lions, Chris Boekhorst led the way with 25...
Saltillo Lions Basketball Team Comes Up Just Short At Hooks, 53-50 on Saturday
The Saltillo Lions Basketball Team was on the short end of the scoreboard Saturday, January 2, as home-standing Hooks outpointed the Lions, 53-50 in a non-district game. The game was close after three quarters with Saltillo up 45-43. Hooks outscored the Lions 10-5 in the fourth quarter to get the win. Andrew Redburn led the Lions with 17 points. Chris Boekhorst had 12 points. David Whitworth added 9 points. Coy Collins scored 3...
Saltillo Lions Basketball Team Drops A Game To McLeod Saturday
The Saltillo Lions Basketball Team took a loss against McLeod on Saturday, December 19. The Lions had the lead after one quarter but McLeod rallied over the next three periods to take a 57-40 win. Chris Boekhorst led the Lions with 19 points. David Whitworth scored 8 points. Andrew Redburn added 6 points. Coy Collins had 4 points. Colton McGill scored 3 points. The Lions record for the season is now 3-6. The Lions play Savoy Monday...
Hoop Dreams Basketball Suspends 2021 Season
Pilot Club Hoop Dreams Special Needs Basketball Season 2021 From a press release from President Beverly Owens: The membership of Sulphur Springs Pilot Club had hoped to wait till after the first of the year to make this difficult decision, but have received many calls asking about Hoop Dreams basketball. As you may know, Hoop Dreams Basketball involves many individuals, including Pilot Club members, Lions Club members, Teen Court...
Commissioners Court To Recognize Cross Country Athletes, Consider Taking In SH 11 Spur
Hopkins County Commissioners Court is slated to Monday morning to recognize cross country athletes from two schools in addition to regular agenda items, including considering taking in the State Highway 11 Spur. Proclamations are to be given in honor of Miller Grove ISD and Saltillo ISD athletes’ accomplishments at the most recent state cross country event. The Commissioners Court too at the 9 a.m. meeting Feb. 14, 2022, will be...
Public Hearing Notices: Como-Pickton, Miller Grove, Saltillo, Sulphur Bluff ISDs’ FIRST Ratings
Miller Grove ISD will conduct a public meeting on Monday, December 13, 2021, at 6 p.m. in the High School Library to review and discuss the 2021 School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) rating. This year’s rating of Above Standard is based on the 2019-2020 fiscal year.Saltillo ISD will conduct a public meeting on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 6 p.m. in the Superintendent’s office to review and discuss the...
End of July Also Marks End of Off-Season Activities for Sulphur Springs Sports Teams
It has been a busy summer for Sulphur Springs athletics. With the conclusion of Wildcats basketball Edge yesterday, July 29, the summer strength and conditioning program for SSISD teams officially came to a close. The men’s basketball program was originally slated to end July 22, after beginning June 14, but coach Brandon Shaver and his squad were forced to push back the end date of the Edge one week as campus-wide gym...
SSHS Students Receive More Than $3.1 Million In Scholarships, Awards
Sulphur Springs High School seniors have received more than $3.1 million in scholarships and financial awards, which were announced during Thursday afternoon’s Senior Awards Ceremony. The 27 SSHS 12th graders ranked in the top 10 percent of the graduating seniors were also all recognized as UIL scholars. Nearly half of the amount announced Thursday, an estimated $1.5 million, went to students planning to enter the military....
Morgan, Busby Named Top Seniors At Como-Pickton High
Como-Pickton High School recently announced it’s top seniors. Kaitlyn Morgan is the the valedictorian and Lexi Busby as salutatorian of the 2021 CPHS Senior Class, which includes 47 students. Both achieved a 4.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Valedictorian Kaitlyn Morgan, daughter of Randy and Amanda Morgan of Como, has attended Como-Pickton CISD all 14 years of her formative education. Como-Pickton High School Senior Class...
