Coach Owens on the Game vs The Hawks
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens notes that Rockwall-Heath is #8 in the state in class 5A in one poll for a reason. He says they are really good. They have an offensive tackle headed for Texas A&M and a safety going to Texas. On offense Coach Owens says the Hawks play smash mouth power football and they like to run the ball. Their offensive line and defensive secondary are strengths. He adds they ought to help the Wildcats get...
Tom Sellers Takes the Bucket Challenge
Alliance Bank President Tom Sellers had water and ice poured on his head Monday afternoon to raise funds and awareness for ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly called Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Sellers accepted the ice bucket challenge from Brian Tolliver and Brian Tolliver Ford. Sellers also challenged Guaranty Bond Bank President Craig Roberts, City National Bank’s Ricky Reynolds, former Wildcats Football Coach Dwayne McMeans and...
Coach Owens On Last Friday’s Scrimmage
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens admits to sometimes walking off the practice field disgruntled about the way things are going. His Offensive Coordinator Matt Young has found a way to get Coach Owens to feel better. Coach Young tells him all the players walked off the field. There were no injuries. That was the case in the scrimmage Friday night at Liberty-Eylau. Another positive was the video shot at the scrimmage. Coach Owens says...
Coach Owens Summarizes 1st Week of Practice
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens says after one week of practice his team is nowhere near where they need to be and they know it. He says coaches are throwing a lot at players and the athletes’ retention levels are very good. Still Coach Owens says the first day of pads Friday featured sloppy mechanics and technique. The team has one more week of practice before their first scrimmage action next Friday in Liberty-Eylau. A first...
Wildcat Season Ticket Update
Wildcats Football Season Tickets went on sale to the general public Thursday. One woman waiting when the doors opened at the High School Media Center got a good set of tickets according to Season Tickets Coordinator Lynette King. By mid-morning Thursday, Ms. King said there were just less than 50 season tickets left. Except for scattered single seats, she said most were on the first or second row. What’s left go on sale Friday from...
Remaining Season Tickets On Sale
[sc_embed_player fileurl=”http://www.ksstradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Season-Tickets.mp3″] All Wildcats Football season tickets were renewed Monday and Tuesday except for 14 or 15 sets according to coordinator Lynette King. That left about 100 tickets for those seeking upgrades Wednesday and Ms. King said the first people in line Wednesday got good seats. She said higher up seats are gone with those left in the...
Wildcat Season Tickets On Sale Monday
This is Season Tickets Week for Wildcats Football Fans. It will take place in the High School Media Center. Monday and Tuesday are for renewals for current ticket holders. Those that renew can request upgrades on Wednesday. Tickets that are left go on sale Thursday and Friday. Media Center hours daily are 8:45 a.m. until noon and 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. By Don Julian, KSST News and Sports Director
Wildcat Teams Begin Workouts Monday
The Wildcats Football Team and Lady Cats Volleyball Team begin workouts Monday on campus. The Football Team will begin to work toward its first scrimmage at Liberty-Eylau on August 15. Volleyball has scrimmages by the weekend. The Wildcats Tennis Team will also get underway Monday. By Don Julian, KSST News and Sports Director
“Doc” Dr. I.L Balkcom IV
Funeral service for “Doc” Dr. I.L. Balkcom, IV, age, 73, of Tyler, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 18, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Rev. C.J. Duffey officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Dr. Balkcom passed away at his home in Tyler on Thursday,...
Blue Blaze Booster Club Buddy Camp Coming Soon
June 24, 2025 – Where: Sulphur Springs High School Gym Campers will meet at the Cafeteria entrance (Houston Street side) for registration and check in. When: July 30- Aug 1st Who: Students going in grades K-8 Time: 8:00am-12:00pm Cost: $65 per camper $45 each additional camper Blue Blaze Officers visited the KSST Studios What’s Included: 3 Camp Clinic days filled with dance choreography, technique, and relationship...
