Wildcats, Lady Cats Return to Hardwood Monday
After the Wildcats’ basketball team plays in a Kaufman tournament Monday and Tuesday, they will open district play at Texas High Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Meanwhile, the Lady Cats’ basketball team’s only action this week will be on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in an Idabel, Oklahoma tournament. Lady Cats Coach Jeff Chapman came to Sulphur Springs from Idabel
Lady Cats Strong Fourth Quarter Overcomes Texas High
After battling Texas High for three quarters, the Lady Cats’ basketball team outscored the Lady Tigers 20-8 in the fourth quarter to clinch a 48-37 win in Wildcats Gym Monday afternoon. The Lady Cats led at the end of the first quarter 11-5 but the Lady Tigers roared back in the second quarter to lead 22-17 at the half. Texas High held a one point lead at the end of the third, 29-28. Lady Cats are now 2-1 in district play....
Lady Cats Overwhelm Marshall 50-13
The Lady Cats’ basketball team jumped out to a 17-3 first quarter lead and then outscored Marshall 15-0 in the second quarter to take a 32-3 halftime lead on the way to a 50-13 victory Friday night in Wildcats Gym. A tenacious defense by the Lady Cats stifled the Lady Mavs’ offense. Kaylee Jefferson led the Lady Cats with 16 points and Sadavia Porter and Lexie Moore added 9 points each. The Lady Cats evened their...
Tuesday Night: Lady Cats Open Season; Wildcats Host Paris
The Lady Cats’ basketball team lost in the championship game against Dallas Christian 46-37 Saturday evening at an Edgewood tournament. They Lady Cats were outscored 15-8 in the fourth quarter. Kaylee Jefferson led the Lady Cats with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Earlier in the tournament, the Lady Cats defeated Scurry-Rosser, Edgewood and North Forney. The Lady Cats are now 11-3 as they open district play at Longview Tuesday night...
Wildcats, Lady Cats Return to Action Following Thanksgiving Break
The Wildcats’ basketball team is back in action this week with a road game and a tournament. The Wildcats play at North Lamar Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. Then they play in a Royse City tournament Thursday through Saturday where they’ll open against former Wildcat Coach Jeremy Josey’s McKinney Boyd team. The Lady Cats’ basketball team will resume play after the Thanksgiving break in the Winnsboro Hoop Fest that...
“Game Day” Lady Cats’ Basketball Team Earned a Playoff Spot
On the strength of a three game winning streak including a victory at Pine Tree Tuesday, the Lady Cats’ basketball team made the playoffs. Their district mark is 7-7. Lady Cats Basketball Coach Jeff Chapman believes the light bulb came on for the Lady Cats as they fought for a overtime win over Hallsville last Friday. The Lady Cats meet John Tyler Monday at 7 p.m. in Lindale for a b-district game I talked with Lady Cats...
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,...
Lady Cats Start Slow, Never Recover
The Lady Cats’ basketball team got off to a slow start against Texas High Tuesday night at home and was never able to recover. The Lady Cats were down 17-4 after the first quarter and the Lady Tigers ended up with a 54-34 win. Daieyshia Pruitt led the Lady Cats with 17 points. The Lady Cats are now 4-6 in district play and 13-12 overall. The Lady Cats travel to Mt. Pleasant Friday night.
Lady Cats Rally and Beat Marshall
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Jeff Chapman’s halftime advice to his team seemed to work as the Lady Cats rallied from 8 points down to take a 38-28 win over Marshall Friday. He told them to just relax and play. Coach Chapman felt his team was feeling pressure to succeed. The Lady Cats, 4-5 in district, host Texas High Tuesday.
Ladycats Lose Against Lobos Tuesday
The Lady Cats’ basketball team had a tough night on the road Tuesday night at Longview as the Lady Lobos won 64-35. Daieyshia Pruitt led the Lady Cats with 15 points, including two-three pointers. The Lady Cats are now 3-5 in district play. The Ladycats will practice against the Wildcats boys on Thursday to better prepare themselves for Friday against Marshall here at Sulphur Springs Stadium. I talked with Lady Cats Basketball...
