Game Day: Wildcats, Lady Cats Soccer Faces Texas High
The Wildcats and Lady Cats’ soccer teams are playing on this Friday game day. The Lady Cats’ soccer team will be at home against the Texas High Lady Tigers. There will be a JV contest at 5:30 p.m. with a varsity game to follow at around 7:15 p.m. The games will be played on the field at the SSHS Track and Soccer Complex. Both the Lady Cats and Texas High have big wins over Marshall. The Lady Cats beat the Lady Mavs in...
Wildcats Basketball Wins Fifth in a Row
The Wildcats’ basketball team build a lead over three quarters against Texas High and then traded baskets in the fourth quarter on the way to a 61-49 win in Wildcats Gym Tuesday night. After leading the Tigers 12-10 after one quarter, the Wildcats increased their lead to 26-16 at the half. The Wildcats upped their advantage to 45-32 after three quarters. Post Victor Iwuakor was a tough match up for Texas High and he scored a...
Game Day: Basketball, Soccer
Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ basketball teams face big challenges against Texas High on this Tuesday game day. The Wildcats will play the Tigers from Texarkana in Wildcats Gym. The freshman game is at 5 p.m., the JV game is at around 6:15 p.m. with the varsity game starting at around 7:30 p.m. The Wildcats varsity is 7-1 in district play and 22-5 for the season. The Wildcats are in second place just a game behind Mt....
Basketball Coaches Review Game Strategy, Ready for Tuesday Night Games
Cipoletta on Wildcats Marshall Win Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said Marshall tried to use a slow down strategy against the Wildcats Friday night in Marshall. It seemed to work in the first half as the Wildcats held only a 2 point lead, 28-26, at the break. Coach Cipoletta said the Mavericks also went small during the game utilizing their guards. He said the Wildcats defense in the third and fourth quarter was a key to...
Wildcats Basketball Picks Up Big Road Win; Remain in Second Place in District
The Wildcats’ basketball team picked up a big road win in district play Friday night defeating Marshall, 55-37. The win kept the Wildcats one game back of Mt. Pleasant as the Tigers topped Pine Tree. The Wildcats leading scorer Friday night was Keaston Willis with 20 points and Victor Iwuakor chipped in 12 points. Five other Wildcats contributed points: Michael Jefferson 8 points, Bryson Lynn 6 points, Ke-Ontae Dunn 5 points and...
Game Day: SSHS Soccer, Basketball, and Tennis
The Lady Cats are at home and the Wildcats are on the road this Friday game day. The #18 state ranked Lady Cats’ basketball team will host Marshall in Wildcats Gym Friday night. A freshman team game is at 5 p.m., the JV contest is at around 6:15 p.m. and the varsity game should start at around 7:30 p.m. The Lady Cats are in first place and are 9-0 in district play. They are 23-3 for the season and they have won 16 games in a...
Injured Iwuakor Returns to Game to Propel Wildcats to Overtime Win
The Wildcats’ basketball team was finally able to pull away from the pesky Pine Tree Pirates in double overtime winning 66-56 in Wildcats Gym Tuesday night. The Wildcats were cruising along in the game until sophomore center Victor Iwuakor fell to the floor hard apparently bruising some ribs early in the third quarter. He courageously returned late in the fourth quarter and propelled the Wildcats to victor in overtime and double...
Basketball Coaches Comment On Recent Games
Cipoletta on Wildcats Win Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta commented on his team’s 63-51 win at home against Hallsville Friday night on KSST Radio and Channel 18 TV’s Saturday Morning Coaches Show. The Wildcats improved to 5-1 in district play after the first half of play. They also won their 20th win as they are 20-5. The Wildcats build a 20 point lead, 46-26 after three quarters. Hallsville made a run but were...
Wildcats Hold Off Hallsville Fourth Quarter Attack to Win
The Wildcats’ basketball team built a 20-point lead through three quarters and then withstood a fierce fourth quarter comeback by Hallsville to claim a 63-51 victory Friday night in Wildcats Gym. Hallsville just about doubled their point total in the fourth quarter alone with 25 points but the Wildcats scored 17 points of their own to get the win. The lead never dipped under 10 points in the fourth quarter. Keaston Willis led...
Game Day Basketball: Wildcats at Home; Lady Cats in Hallsville
The Wildcats and Lady Cats’ basketball teams take on Hallsville Friday night. The Wildcats play the Bobcats in Wildcats Gym with a freshman game at 5 p.m., a JV contest at around 6:15 p.m. and a varsity game at around 7:30 p.m. The Wildcats varsity is currently 4-1 in district play and in second place. They are 19-5 for the season. The match up with Hallsville is a good one. The Bobcats are 3-2 in district play and their season...
