Wildcats Win 2, Lose 2, Even Their Record at 3 -3
The Wildcats’ basketball team went 2-2 in a Royse City tournament this past weekend. Included was a forfeit win over Mt. Pleasant. Apparently the Tigers coach did not want to play the Wildcats in a non-district game. The Wildcats lost games to Royse City and Wylie East but defeated Frisco Independence. The Wildcats are 3-3. The Wildcats will have a rematch with Royse City Tuesday night, this one in Wildcats Gym. I talked with...
Wildcats Lose in Opening Round
The Wildcats’ basketball team lost to Royse City, 67-34 in their opening game of a Royse City tournament Thursday. Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta said his team came out with a lack of intensity and shot poorly. The Wildcats were 0-15 from 3-point range and only 7 of 15 from the foul line. Cain Cody led the Wildcats with 16 points. The tournament concludes Saturday.
Wildcats Lose to North Lamar Are Now 1-1 for the season, Tournament Thursday
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said he felt good only trailing North Lamar by two points at the half Tuesday night in Wildcats Gym. Then in the third quarter he said his team broke down mentally and lost focus. North Lamar outscored the Wildcats, 19-4 in the third quarter on the way to a 64-44 win. The Wildcats are now 1-1 for the season. They’ll open a Royse City tournament with a game against the hosts at 11 a.m....
Wildcats Host North Lamar Tuesday Night
The Wildcats’ basketball team returns from the Thanksgiving break with a home game and a tournament this week. The Wildcats, who are 1-0 so far this season, host North Lamar Tuesday night. They’ll continue play this week in a Royse City tournament this Thursday through Saturday.
“Updated” Wildcats Win Home Opener
New Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said the final minute of the Wildcats season opener against Wills Point was the longest minute of his life. He added it left him exhausted. At the end the Wildcats squeezed by the Tigers, 48-47. Coach Cipoletta, who got his first win as Wildcats coach, said his team played hard but also was sloppy at times. He called it a typical first game. A long Wills Point shot at the buzzer sailed...
Wildcat Basketball Begins
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta expected eight football players to tryout for the basketball team Monday. Included are standouts from last year, Cain Cody and Jaylon Dugan. Dillon Carpenter was also on the varsity last year. Coach Cipoletta will have just over a week to mix in the football players with his current basketball players who have had two scrimmages. The Wildcats open the season November 25 at home against Wills...
Lady Cats BB Team Holds 2nd and Final Scrimmage
The Lady Cats’ basketball team will have their second and final scrimmage this week and then will open the regular season. Mineola will scrimmage the Lady Cats on Tuesday in Wildcats Gym. The Varsity scrimmage is set to get underway at 7 p.m. Right now the schedule calls for the Lady Cats to open the regular season Friday night at 6:30 p.m. at home against Clarksville.
Weather a Concern on Friday Sports Game Day
It’s another big game day Friday with coaches keeping an eye on the weather. The Lady Cats open the playoffs Friday (February 12) evening with a bi-district game against Nacogdoches at Athens beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Lady Cats won a warm up game Monday at Caddo Mills, 50-49 in overtime and come into the playoff contest with a season record of 16-7. The Lady Cats are the #1 playoff seed in District 15-5A. The Lady Cats are...
Don Julian's List of Top SSHS Sports Stories for 2019
Don Julian’s cap and cup Below is a recap of Don Julian’s list of Top 16 SSHS Sports Stories for 2019. Click on each link to find out why Don Julian selected these as his top stories for 2019. #16 Lady Cats Soccer makes the playoffs. #15 Wildcats Team Tennis makes the playoffs. #14 Lady Cats Basketball makes the playoffs. #13 Wildcats Soccer makes the playoffs and gives Jacksonville a scare in bi-district. #12 Lady Cats...
Don Julian's Top 16 SSHS Sports Stories For 2019 Continues With #1-2
Don Julian’s cap and cup By Don Julian A review of the sports files recently produced a list of 16 top stories involving Wildcats and Lady Cats teams during 2019. The list began running Monday, Dec. 23, and will continue through the first day of the New Year, with additional . On Jan. 2, a story will provide the entire list of 16. #2 SSHS Sports Story: Lady Cats Track Star SaDavia Porter Qualifies For State Meet in 100-Meter...
