Lady Cats Softball Holds on For Huge 4-3 Victory in Hallsville
Sulphur Springs softball found themselves trailing in a game for only the second time in their district season. Coach David Carillo’s team rallied down from 1-0, pulling ahead by three before holding on for a 4-3 on Friday in Hallsville. While scoreless through two and a half innings, Hallsville scored the first run of the game in their third at-bat to take a 1-0 advantage. Another scoreless inning later and the Lady Cats scored...
Baseball and Softball in Hallsville for Friday Gameday
Both baseball and softball hit the road Friday, Apr. 1 to take on Hallsville. Lady Cats softball begins their second half of the district season looking to win the season series with Hallsville. Coach David Carrillo’s team had a bye Tuesday but enter Friday’s rematch in Hallsville still undefeated at 6-0. Hallsville remains just a game behind Sulphur Springs in 2nd (5-1 district). The Lady Cats look to make it three...
Wildcat Korderian “Bull” Turner Signs Letter to Play at East Texas Baptist University
On Wednesday, Mar. 30 athlete Korderrian “Bull” Turner signed his letter of intent to play on at East Texas Baptist University in Marshall. The senior played football, basketball and track in his time in Sulphur Springs. Turner is the son of Stacey Cork and stepson of Kenneth Cork. The senior had already technically signed before the event, so Wednesday’s signing event at the Multi Purpose Building was more as a...
Four Wildcats Finish In Top-30 at State Powerlifting Meet
Wildcats powerlifting wrapped up their season last weekend in Abilene at the powerlifting state meet. One athlete finished 5th, with two more finishing in the top-20. The final two powerlifters from Sulphur Springs finished top-30 as well. Juan Hernandez of the 132 weight class placed the highest of any Sulphur Springs athlete. Hernandez, squatting 475, bench pressing 225 and dead lifting 480 got the Wildcat a 5th place finish....
That Silk Weaving On Your Favorite Tree Is A Bagworm Infestation, Not Ornamentation
The small, silk weaving that resembles a Christmas tree ornament on your favorite tree or shrub is not decoration but an insect infestation on the trees. These bags protect the caterpillars, or larvae, pupae, female adults and eggs of bagworms (Order Lepidoptera Family Psychidae). Bagworms attack trees and shrubs including evergreens such as arborvitae, cedars, cypress, junipers, pines and spruce and broadleaved plants such as apple,...
Stress Awareness Month
Johanna Hicks By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] April is Stress Awareness Month. You may be thinking, “I’m totally aware of stress!” These are tough days. Everyone from young children to older adults experience stress at some point. Stress can result from issues with work, school, family, or finances. Not only does it affect our mood, but our...
Lady Cats Softball Remains Undefeated Through First Half of District Play
Softball won their sixth straight district contest, securing a perfect 6-0 record after the first half of their district season. Scoring came at a premium for both teams, as neither school could find answers on offense. It wasn’t until the 4th inning that Sulphur Springs got the first run for either team. Errors proved costly for the visiting Lady Pirates, as Pine Tree coughed up three errors, two of which either helped a Lady Cat...
Friday Gameday Has Five Teams On Deck
Friday, Mar. 25 is a busy one with five different squads all in action. Two teams play in tourneys with three more on deck. Team tennis plays in day two of their Galveston tournament. Coach Tony Martinez and his squad battle it out with schools across Texas through today until tomorrow, Saturday, Mar. 26. Sulphur Springs has a quick turnaround after the conclusion of their three-day tourney, and take part in the District 15-5A...
Both Lady Cats Finish Top-5 at State Powerlifting Meet in Corpus Christi
Lady Cats powerlifting had themselves a solid day at 5A Division I State Powerlifting Meet held in Corpus Christi. The three day state meet held Thursday through Saturday, Mar. 17-19 saw both athletes finish in the top-5, with one getting 4th in Corpus Christi. Haylee Schultz squatted 195, bench pressed 105 pounds and deadlifted 260 pounds for a total of 560. The sophomore’s efforts were good enough for a 5th place...
Thursday Gameday Has Three Teams in Action
Thursday, Mar. 24 brings track & field, team tennis and Wildcats golf in action. Team tennis are back on the road but taking the trip to Galveston for an Invitational tournament. Coach Tony Martinez & Co. look for an exciting yet intense trip as they take on talent from all over the state of Texas, the likes of which team tennis would not normally face throughout the year. The Galveston invitational runs for three days,...
