Wildcat Benitez Qualifies for Regional Tennis Tourney
Wildcats’ boys singles player Alex Benitez has done something that hasn’t been done in Sulphur Springs in over a decade. Benitez has qualified to go to the Regional Tennis Tournament in two weeks. Benitez is assured of either a first or second place finish in boys’ singles at the district tournament after he made the final Wednesday. Benitez will play in the final match Thursday in Texarkana. Wildcats Tennis Coach...
District Game Day: Track, Tennis
District competition gets underway on this Tuesday (April 4) for Wildcats and Lady Cats’ track athletes and for Wildcats’ tennis players. District track is taking place Wednesday and Thursday at Pine Tree while district tennis is going on in Wednesday and Thursday in Texarkana. Track athletes will be hoping for good enough performances to qualify for the Area tournament on April 19 again at Pine Tree. Wildcats Track Coach...
Wildcat Tennis District Tournament Wednesday and Thursday
Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez scheduled seven tournaments to get his team ready for the district tournament that takes place Wednesday and Thursday in Texarkana. Several weeks ago, Coach Martinez had to make an adjustment when a member of his top boys doubles team, Jonah Kirkpatrick, suffered an injury. His doubles partner, Alex Benitez, has been focusing on singles matches during the past few tournaments and he has had some...
Wildcat Tennis Results at Longview Tourney Thursday
Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez said his team did well in some key matches at a Longview tournament Thursday (March 8). He said there were 22 teams in the tournament including some solid tennis programs like Whitehouse, All Saints of Tyler, Nacogdoches, Corsicana, Mesquite and Kilgore. Coach Martinez said it was a tough tournament. He was especially pleased with his number one boys doubles team of Alex Benitez and Jonah...
Wildcats Tennis Successful at Tyler Tournament; Host Varsity Invitational Friday
The Wildcats’ tennis team dodged the rain Tuesday and were able to play in their third tournament of the season at John Tyler. The key to success was an early start and early finish just before rains came. Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez said each of his players got to play 3 or 4 matches. Among the highlights for the Wildcats was the play of the boys doubles team of Alex Benitez and Jonah Kirkpatrick who made it all the way...
Wildcat Tennis Focusing on Conditioning
The Wildcats’ tennis team played in their second tournament of the season last Friday at Kilgore. Tennis Coach Tony Martinez said it was a tough tournament featuring good teams such as Nacogdoches, All Saints and Whitehouse. He said the boys doubles team of Alex Benitez and Jonah Kirkpatrick finished in sixth place in A Division play. Another boys doubles team of Jordan Gonzales and Logan Shumacher finished in fifth place in B...
Weather Plays Havoc with Wildcat Tennis Schedule
The cold weather has played havoc with Wildcats’ tennis so far this season. A dual match at Sherman has been postponed twice. The Wildcats’ varsity was able to play in their first and only tournament of the season so far last Friday(January 26) at Hallsville. Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez said it was a tough day for the Wildcats. He added they played well despite making a lot of mistakes. Coach Martinez said they...
Wildcat Tennis Opens Season in Sherman Thursday
Weather permitting, the Wildcats’ co-ed tennis team will open their winter and spring season with a dual match at Sherman on Thursday at 3 p.m. As of Wednesday morning, Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez said the match was still on. He said his team has had good practices, even around Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Coach Martinez said the Wildcats are ready to play. He called Sherman a good team and he added the...
Can Help Sponsors Annual Coat and Blanket Drive For Those in Need
The winter months can be a tough time for everyone, especially those already struggling to get by. Thankfully, for those in Hopkins County, help is available. Please join CANHelp by participating the annual FALL COAT & BLANKET DRIVE to ensure everyone in Hopkins County stays warm this winter. CANHelp and its partners are now accepting new and gently used coats and blankets of all sizes from now through the beginning of the year....
Team Tennis Ends but Preparation for Spring Tennis Begins; Tennis Complex Site for CANHelp Coat Drive
Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez was on KSST and cable Channel 18 TV’s Saturday Morning Coaches Show this past Saturday. The Wildcats’ team tennis season just recently wrapped up. Spring will bring more tennis but it will focused on individual performance. Coach Martinez said players have to choose whether to play singles or doubles. Spring tennis begins in January and Coach Martinez said all of his team tennis players...
