Youth Soccer Camp Continuously Attracts More Attendees Under Coach Upton
The last week of July is, comparatively, one of the slower weeks of the summer in terms of the number of activities. This week here in Sulphur Springs, the only sports activities transpiring are the youth soccer camp, boys basketball Edge (which was extended one week due to gym renovations), and team tennis practices in preparation for their first meet next Tuesday. The youth soccer skills camp, helmed by Wildcats head soccer coach...
Summer Sports Activities Winding Down as July Progresses
It has been a busy few weeks here in Sulphur Springs for Wildcats and Lady Cats sports. Several teams have already had their youth camps; volleyball, girls basketball, softball, baseball, tennis and boys basketball, which took place last week at the SSHS Main Gym. Not only that, but several programs finished the Edge last week. Football, cross country, and both boys and girls soccer concluded their final week of the summer strength...
Lots of Activity This Week as Several Teams Concluded the Edge Yesterday
It has been a busy few weeks here in Sulphur Springs for Wildcats and Lady Cats sports. Several teams have already had their youth camps; volleyball, girls basketball, softball, baseball, tennis and boys basketball, which took place this week at the SSHS Main Gym. Not only that, but several programs will be finishing the Edge this week. Football, cross country, and both boys and girls soccer began their final week of the summer...
Don Julian Retiring After 41 Years In Broadcasting
Community Invited To Join Julian’s KSST Family and Friends On Monday As They Celebrate The Sports Director Don Julian has turned in his microphone and press pass to enjoy life and games on his own schedule after more than 40 years in broadcasting, the last 15 of which have been as news and sports broadcaster for KSST/Channel 18. While he won’t be gracing the airwaves, retirement doesn’t mean Julian is giving up sports for good....
A Large Number of Campers Are Attending Sulphur Springs Softball Camp
Perhaps it is due to the pandemic that caused the cancellation of all Sulphur Springs ISD sports camps last summer but this year’s early camps this week are drawing some good numbers. Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo was greeted by a large number of softball campers Tuesday afternoon (June 1), especially among older girls entering the 6th through the 9th grades. 48 girls showed up for the camp’s second session. The...
Sulphur Springs School Boards Approves Coaches Changes Submitted by AD Greg Owens
Meeting Monday night (May 10), the Sulphur Springs School Board approved several coaching changes submitted by Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Greg Owens. Current Middle School PE Teacher and Coach Easton Silman is moving over to the High School to be a Social Studies Teacher and Assistant Football Coach. The board accepted the resignations of two current coaches. Leaving are Varsity Football Cornerbacks Coach and Assistant...
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...
Weather Conditions Thursday Cause Sports Cancellations and Changes
The Wildcats Powerlifting Team was scheduled to compete at a Greenville meet Thursday (February 11) but the meet has been canceled due to the weather. Unless the Greenville meet is rescheduled, the next competition for the Wildcats is scheduled to take place next week on Friday in Commerce. The Lady Cats Powerlifting Team’s next meet is also scheduled to be in Commerce next Thursday. Wildcats Athletic Director Coach Owens has...
SSISD Board Presents Memorial Resolution Honoring Coach Jeff Chapman
Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Michael Lamb Monday evening presented to Karen Chapman, a memorial resolution in memory of her late husband, honoring Coach Jeff Chapman for his lasting impact on Sulphur Springs ISD and community. The former Sulphur Springs High School head girls basketball coach died Dec. 26, 2020, in Paris. Superintendent Mike Lamb presents Karen Chapman a framed resolution honoring the...
Sulphur Springs Cross Country Coach Feels The Edge Is Beneficial For His Teams This Summer
Sulphur Springs Cross Country is another sport that became part of The Edge this summer. Cross Country Coach Wildcats and Lady Cats Head Coach Ross Hicks is beginning his 5th year in Sulphur Springs. In past summers, Coach Hicks would encourage runners to do some work during the summer on their own. Coach Hicks says The Edge has been an enhancement for his program. After months of staying home, Coach Hicks says, The Edge has given his...
