Wildcats Win on the Road in Wills Point
The Wildcats’ basketball team improved their early season record to 2-0 with a 51-43 victory on the road at Wills Point Tuesday night. Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said the Wildcats won despite only hitting 2 of 23 from behind the 3-point line. Coach Cipoletta said his team played strong defense and limited their turnovers. The Wildcats trailed by three points at the half before rallying in the second half for the...
Wildcats Win Season Opener; Scoring Led by Freshman
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said the Wildcats good defense allowed them to defeat Liberty-Eylau on the road Tuesday night, 63-51. Freshman Keaston Willis scored 20 points, Garrett Jones added 14 points and Ke’Ontae Dunn 11. The Wildcats, 1-0 for the season, travel to Wills Point next Tuesday night
Wildcat and Lady Cat Basketball Begin Scrimmage Play Saturday
The Lady Cats’ basketball team, minus several players still playing volleyball, will have their opening scrimmage of the season Saturday at 10 a.m. in Wildcats Gym against Kaufman. Lady Cats’ Coach Jeff Chapman said the team is picking up on things that have been done in previous seasons. Practices have been altered by a free-throw competition at the end of practice. He would like additional levels for teams but, with...
Game Day Follow Up
WILDCATS SOCCER The Wildcats’ soccer team lost another close district game Friday night as Texas High got a late goal in a second overtime period to defeat the Wildcats, 2-1 at Prim Stadium. I talked with Wildcats Soccer Coach Andy Holt after the game. LADY CATS BASKETBALL The Lady Cats’ basketball team meets John Tyler in a bi-district game at Lindale Monday night at 7 p.m. The Lady Cats won three games in a row to close...
Wildcat Basketball
WILDCATS BASKETBALL The Wildcats’ basketball team lost in Greenville 73-57 Tuesday night. The Wildcats are now 3-7 in district play. They’ll travel to Hallsville Friday. I talked about the Greenville game with Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta. LADY CATS BASKETBALL The Lady Cats’ basketball team defeated the Greenville Lady Lions, 50-36 Tuesday night in Wildcats Gym. The win improved the Lady Cats district mark to 5-7,...
Wildcats Stun Texas High
With the Wildcats’ basketball team clinging to a two point lead and Texas High with the ball, Bubba Hall made a big steal and a basket as the Wildcats shocked the Tigers on the road, 53-49 Tuesday night. The Wildcats rallied to win after trailing by six points midway through the fourth quarter. The Wildcats are now 3-5 in district play and 8-17 overall. They host Texas High Friday night. I talked with a very happy Wildcats Basketball...
Wildcats Lose After Leading Three Quarters
For three quarters, the Wildcats’ basketball team played some of their finest ball in one of the closest games of the season. They saw exceptional athleticism from Cain Cody with 24 points total and taking five charges throughout the game. They led Longview 46-40 after three quarters at Wildcats Gym Tuesday night. The fourth quarter was a different story as the Lobos outscored the Wildcats 32-12. The Lobos scored many of their shots...
Wildcats Pick Up First District Win
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said his team played hard and played together to defeat Greenville Friday night. He said the emphasis on defense paid off in the 45-33 win. The Wildcats are now 1-2 in district and 6-14 overall. This week the Wildcats play host to Hallsville Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. and then will travel to Pine Tree Friday night at 7:30 p.m.
Wildcats’ Basketball Team Breaks into the Win Column in District Play
The Wildcats’ basketball team broke into the win column in district play with a 45-33 win at home against Greenville. It was the first district win for Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta. Senior Jaylon Dugan had a huge game for the Wildcats scoring 25 points. The Wildcats, 1-2 in district and 6-14 overall host Hallsville next Tuesday.
Wildcats Lose Their District Opener
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta says his team played real well in the first half against Texas High at home last Friday as the Wildcats led 26-20. The second half was different story. Coach Cipoletta says the Wildcats collapsed mentally. He adds the Texas High press bothered his team. The Wildcats, 0-1 in district play and 5-13 overall play at Mt. Pleasant Tuesday night. Coach Cipoletta says the Tigers don’t press like they...
