Game Day Friday Features Basketball And Soccer
The Sulphur Springs Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball Teams continue district play on this game day Friday, January 24, in Texarkana against Texas High. The Lady Cats play the Lady Tigers at 6:15 p.m. The Wildcats meet the Tigers at 7:30 p.m. It’s the third district game for the Wildcats. They are ranked #9 in Class 5A in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Poll. The Wildcats are 1-1 in district play after a victory over...
Wildcats Soccer Team Dominates Action But Has to Settle for 0-0 Tie at The Prim Tuesday Night
Soccer can be a frustrating sport. Case in point was Tuesday (January 21) night’s Wildcats game against Pittsburg at Gerald Prim Stadium that ended in a 0-0 tie. Wildcats Coach Alexi Upton said the Wildcats dominated play and had 21 shots on goal while the Pirates managed only 2 chances. Coach Upton said the Pirates’ goalkeeper “stood on his head” making 16 saves. He said he couldn’t have asked for more from his team...
After Good Play in Terrell Tournament, Wildcats Soccer Team Hosts Pittsburg Tuesday Night
The Wildcats Soccer Team played well in the Terrell Tiger Winter Classic this past weekend (January 16-18). The Wildcats tied Kilgore and defeated Hallsville and Seagoville. Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton said the Wildcats just came up short for point needed to qualify for the tournament’s championship game. Coach Upton said the Wildcats defeated Hallsville, 2-0 but could well have scored several more goals. Tuesday night the...
Wildcats Soccer Pull Out Win
Wildcats End Play In Terrell Soccer Tournament With Saturday Win Over Seagoville The Wildcats Soccer Team wrapped up play in the Terrell Winter Classic Saturday with a 2-1 win over Seagoville. Over three days, the Wildcats won two games and tied one. The Wildcats tied Kilgore, 1-1 and defeated Hallsville, 2-0. Saturday the Wildcats got goals from Kevin Yanez and from Nabian Ramirez, both assisted by Ricardo Torres. Wildcats Coach...
SSHS Soccer: Lady Cats Win Big, Wildcats Shut Out Foe
Wildcats Soccer Team Shuts Out Former District Foe Hallsville, 2-0 Friday in Terrell Tourney After each of his two games in the Terrell Tiger Winter Classic, Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton has said each result keeps the Wildcats where they need to be to win the tournament. Thursday in bad weather, the Wildcats tied Kilgore, 1-1 and then on Friday January 17), the Wildcats shut out former district opponent Hallsville, 2-0. Nabian...
Wildcats Soccer End In Tie
Wildcats Soccer Battles Weather and Kilgore, Terrell Tourney Game Ends in 1-1 Tie Thursday The Wildcats Soccer Team opened play in the Terrell Tiger Winter Class tournament Thursday morning (January 16) with a 1-1 tie with Kilgore. Wildcats Coach Alexi Upton said the game featured nasty weather with rainy, wet and windy conditions. He said it was hard for players to read the ball or judge much. Coach Upton said Kilgore is a good team...
Wildcats Soccer Team Earns 2-2 Tie With Good West Mesquite Team On The Road Tuesday Night
The Wildcats Soccer Team battled a good West Mesquite team to a 2-2 tie Tuesday night, January 14, on the road. The Wranglers came into the contest with a 4-1-1 record. Omar Hernandez scored both Wildcats’ goals, the first on a penalty kick and the second assisted by Kevin Yanez. Wildcats Coach Alexi Upton said West Mesquite is a really good team that will win their district. He added they are as good as any team the Wildcats...
Wildcats Soccer Team Wins One And Loses One Against Good Teams In Longview Tourney Saturday
By Don Julian The Wildcats Soccer Team managed a split of two games against good competition on Saturday, January 11, in the 2020 Lobo Invitational in Longview. In a game made up from a Friday postponement, the Wildcats got by Jacksonville, 1-0 early Saturday. The Indians were called for a penalty during the final 12 minutes of the game and Wildcat Omar Hernandez scored a goal on the penalty kick. The game was a rematch of last...
Wildcats, Lady Cats Tournament Soccer Games on Friday are Canceled
Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ soccer tournament games scheduled for Friday (January 10) have been canceled. The Wildcats are playing in the 2020 Lobo Invitational in Longview. They were scheduled to play Jacksonville Friday but again that game has been canceled. The Wildcats are also scheduled to play Forney Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at the Grass Soccer Field at Longview. Thursday the Wildcats lost a close game against Lufkin,...
Wildcats Soccer Suffers Narrow Loss
Wildcats Soccer Coach Proud of Team After Narrow Loss to Quality Opponent Sometime a loss can feel like anything but that. That’s the way Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton was feeling after his team lost a squeaker to Lufkin, 4-3 in the 2020 Lobo Invitational Varsity Tournament Thursday afternoon. Coach Upton said it was a great game and high flying with a playoff-like atmosphere. He said he was so proud of the competitiveness...
