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...
Jaquan Jones Signs Letter of Intent with Clarke University
Senior Jaquan Jones, a player for both Wildcats football and basketball, signed a letter of intent Wednesday, Mar. 9 to play on at the next level at Clarke University. Jones is the son of Melissa Pryor. The Wildcats senior has yet to make his official visit to campus, but says he will do so after Spring Break.* Jones met the coaching staff over Zoom call a few weeks ago. The senior said he thought Clarke has a solid coaching staff and...
SSMS Lady Cats Basketball Have a Shot Monday to Complete Undefeated Season
Eighth grade Lady Cats basketball have the opportunity to wrap up an undefeated season Monday, Jan. 31 at home. Coach Nickie Pannell’s eighth grade A and B teams have already clenched the district as champions, but her squads also have the shot at completing an undefeated season. The middle school coach hopes everyone can pack the SSMS gym Monday afternoon in the hopes of witnessing the second middle school squad this season to...
Lady Cats Softball Spring 2022 Schedule Released
On Monday, Jan. 10 Wildcats football head coach and athletic director Greg Owens released the spring 2022 season schedule for softball. Coach David Carrillo and his Lady Cats begin their spring season on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at home versus Gilmer at 5:30 P.M. Softball has two more scrimmages: Saturday, Feb. 5 at Rockwall (TBA)Friday, Feb. 11 at Sherman — 5 P.M. After hosting their regular-season opener on Tuesday, Feb. 15 versus Paris at 6...
2022 Powerlifting Schedule Released
The 2022 Powerlifiting schedule was released last week by head football coach and AD Greg Owens. The first meet for the team will be on Thursday, January 13 right here in Sulphur Springs. It will be the only such contest at home for Coach Casey Jeter’s squad. The following three matches will be all on the road; Saturday, Jan. 22 the men will compete in Emory at Rains HSSaturday, Jan. 29 both teams will be at Mount PleasantAnd...
Buford Park Awaits Stewstock October 22, 23!
Before Buford Park became a crowded cooking contest site, I stopped for a few photos on Thursday to show some of the changes to the landscape of our familiar Stew grounds. With the 52nd World Championship Hopkins County Stew Contest, a home football game for the Sulphur Springs Wildcats and a Carnival midway on site, it’s going to be a beehive of activity and fun! Get out and enjoy the 2021 Stew season October 22 and...
Inductees For Friday’s 2021 Hall of Honor Ceremony Revealed
Information courtesy of the Hall of Honor committee Four former Sulphur Springs athletic greats will be inducted into the Sulphur Springs High School Hall of Honor in pre-game ceremonies Friday night, October 22, before the football game against Greenville. A former NFL player, a record-setting girls soccer player, a state medalist distance runner and a defensive standout on the 2008 state championship football team will all be added...
Lady Cats Basketball Season Schedule Finalized
Wildcats football head coach and athletic director of SSISD Greg Owens released the Lady Cats basketball schedule on Wednesday, Oct. 13. It will be the first year under new head coach Erica Delley, who previously coached at Greenville. The season gets underway later this month on Saturday, Oct. 30 when Sulphur Springs participates in a tri-match hosted by Lone Oak. The Lady Cats will host a tri-match of their own before traveling on...
SSHS Wildcat Band Has Great Week Of Competition
the Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat Band have had a great week of competition, scoring well at both the Royse City competition Oct. 9 and UIL Contest on Oct. 11. The band started out on Saturday winning Best In Class 5A and finishing 2nd Overall in the finals at the Royse City Contest against a “stout lineup of great bands.” According to school staff, “these students have proven that hard work pays off.”...
Friday Game Day Brings Lady Cats Volleyball At Home Versus Longview
The Lady Cats volleyball team are all too ready to be back on their home court. Coach Bailey Dorner’s squad is the only team in action on this game day Friday, and with the team back in Sulphur Springs after a two-game road stretch that included a bye last Friday, Sept. 24, it marks the first time the Lady Cats will be playing in the Main Gym since their Sept. 17 four-set win versus Marshall. Add in the fact that the second...
