SSHS Tennis Complex Grand Opening
A Grand Opening ceremony for the new Sulphur Springs High School Tennis Complex took place Saturday morning. Athletic Director Greg Owens welcomed everyone and Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez had praise for the new facility. Coach Martinez also recognized this year’s Wildcats Tennis seniors, Morgan Sutton, Johnathan Philo and Grace Horton. The Wildcats then played a dual match with Mt. Pleasant....
SSHS Tennis Open New Courts April 25
The Wildcats’ tennis team is inviting the community to join them for a grand opening for the new High School Tennis Complex on Saturday, April 25 at 10 a.m. Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez said the day would also be Senior Day. There will be free hamburgers. Mt. Pleasant will take on the Wildcats in a dual match on the new courts. Coach Martinez said the courts just lack some windscreens and bleachers right now. The...
Wildcats Co-ed Tennis Team Starts With a Solid Win
The Wildcats co-ed Tennis Team got the Spring season off on the right foot with a solid win in a dual match against Mt. Pleasant on the road last Friday. Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez says he saw lots of improvement especially from players that took part in extra tournaments recently. The Wildcats will face some tough competition in a Hallsville tournament taking place this Friday.
Wildcats’ Co-ed Tennis Team got off to a Good Start
Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez lets us know that his team began their season last Friday with a win in a dual meet at Mt. Pleasant. The Wildcats co-ed team plays in a Hallsville tournament on Friday. The Wildcats’ co-ed tennis team got off to a good start last Friday with a dual match win over Mt. Pleasant on the road. They play in a Hallsville tournament on Friday. I talked with Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez Tuesday...
Tennis Team Update
The Wildcats’ tennis team gets their season underway with a dual match at Mt. Pleasant Friday at 3:30 p.m. We get a preview of the tennis team and get an update on the new tennis complex project from Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez.
Tennis Team Loses Playoff Chance
The Wildcats’ team tennis squad finished out of the playoffs after losing to Greenville, 15-4 Tuesday at home. Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez called it a tough evening. He added the team seemed to lack intensity early. The Wildcats ended up 3-4 in district play and 3-8 for the season. Coach Martinez said he wanted to begin private lessons with team members to break down their strokes. He expects vast improvement.
Wildcats Win at Mt. Pleasant, Greenville Next
After defeating Mt. Pleasant, 16-3 Tuesday on the road, the Wildcats’ team tennis squad now faces a must win situation against Greenville next Tuesday at home to qualify for the playoffs. Last year the Wildcats eked out a 10-9 non-district win at Greenville. Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez is confident his team will be ready for what he expects to be a battle on Tuesday with both teams stepping up.
Wildcats Team Tennis Squad Hopeful
The Wildcats Team Tennis Squad was defeated 19-0 by #4 rated Texas High Tuesday in Sulphur Springs. Nevertheless Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez was glad to hear many of the players say the played their best tennis yet against the Tigers. At 0-3 in district with losses also to Longview and Hallsville, the road should get a little easier Saturday as the Wildcats travel to Longview to play Pine Tree in the morning and Marshall in...
Wildcats’ Tennis Squad Loses Their District Opener to Longview
The Wildcats’ team tennis squad lost their district opener to Longview Tuesday in Sulphur Springs, 19-0. Despite the loss, Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez said his team competed. He was also impressed with their resilience, getting up after being knocked down. The Wildcats will play Jacksonville in a non-district match Saturday in Lindale. A schedule Saturday afternoon match in Van is expected to be postponed for one week. In...
Wildcats co-ed Team Tennis Squad Had a Tough Match
The Wildcats co-ed Team Tennis Squad had a tough time against Wills Point in a non-district match at Wills Point Thursday losing 19-0. The Wildcats are now 0-2 for the season. Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez praised his team for their focus and positive attitude. Martinez added the team is still heading in the right direction. Next the Wildcats open district play at home against Longview next Tuesday afternoon. By Don Julian, KSST...
